Downtown Cleveland

Light Up the Lake

4th of July Fireworks and Watch Party

Downtown Cleveland, Inc. is going bigger and brighter for the Fourth of July with this year’s Light Up the Lake celebration. Presented by Minutemen Family of Companies, with additional support from Circle K and the City of Cleveland, downtown’s lakefront will host two watch parties filled with free, family-friendly fun, local food vendors and front-row views of Cleveland’s dazzling fireworks display over Lake Erie – Downtown Cleveland, Inc.’s at Voinovich Park and North Coast Waterfront Development Corporation’s at North Coast Yard.

The annual Independence Day fireworks spectacular will begin at dusk after the sun sets, approximately 10 pm and last for 20 minutes.

In the event of inclement weather, the Light Up the Lake Fireworks Show will be rescheduled to Saturday, July 5. Please check Downtown Cleveland's social media channels for the latest updates and announcements.

Voinovich Park Watch Party

5-10PM

Hosted by Downtown Cleveland

Activities include face painting from Faces and Fun Entertainment, balloon art by Balloon Vibes, make and take crafts by Crafty Fun World Entertainment, stomp rockets by the Women’s International Air and Space Museum, and partying with DJ Smillz!

We will be celebrating the epic return of Warner Bros. SUPERMAN with super-powered photo ops, Superman fuse bead crafts, and a 3-foot Krypto balloon dog! 🦸‍♂️🐶 See the Goodyear Blimp from Voinovich as it flies overhead our watch party with an exclusive Superman message!

A variety of food vendors will be on-site including:

  • Carter’s BBQ

  • The Orginal Steaks & Hoagies

  • Kona Ice Truck

  • Piccolo Authentic Italian Food Truck

  • CLE Cotton Candy

  • City of Cleveland Water Buggy

🚍 See parking and transportation details below.

North Coast Yard Watch Party

5-10PM

Hosted by North Coast Waterfront Development Corporation

Enjoy entertainment from local DJ RED-I and performers from the Crooked River Circus. Get in on the action at the newly poured blacktop with a variety of activations, including 4-Square Pickleball, giant yard games, tricycles, hula hoops, and two gaga ball pits for teens and all ages. Plus, Rollin’ Buckeyez will be hosting a pop-up roller skating rink with free skate rentals for youth and adults.  Local vendors, including the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and NEOstem, will also be there with free giveaways.

Food and drink offerings include:

  • Sundae Skool Bus

  • Franks ‘N Shakes

  • Happy Camper Lemonade

  • Shaved Ice Express

  • On-Site Bar

Parking & Tansporation

We recommend buying an all-day Greater Cleveland RTA pass for $5 to get around downtown.

Parking is available at the free street meter parking, Great Lakes Science Center Garage located at 601 Erieside Ave. for $15, or the Purple and Tan lots located at 101 Erieside Ave. for $20 cash.

You can access Voinovich Park from the Purple and Tan lots and the Great Lakes Science Center Garage via the pedestrian bridge. (see the adjacent map)