Here's full list of fireworks, parades and other Fourth of July events in Greater Canton

Looking for fireworks, parades or other Fourth of July holiday events? You have plenty of choices.

The night sky across Northeast Ohio will be lit up by the rockets’ red glare practically nightly as communities mark the Fourth of July.

One of the more notable Independence Day events in the area is returning this year: the Rib, White and Blue Festival in downtown Akron. The Fourth of July celebration was canceled last year following the fatal shooting of Jayland Walker by Akron police.

Here's a look at Independence Day celebrations happening in the area:

Akron

The Rib, White and Blue Festival runs June 30 to July 4. Free admission in downtown Akron. Events are planned for 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Lock 3 park, and will feature national and local rib vendors competing for best ribs, best sauce and people's choice award. Food includes ribs, pulled pork, chicken, corn and a variety of fair food. No outside food is permitted, except drinks purchased from downtown bars included in the designated outdoor refreshment area.

Fireworks will take place at about 9:45 p.m. July 4 in downtown Akron following the RubberDucks game. There also will be neighborhood displays at 9:45 p.m. at Patterson Park Sports Complex and the Akron Executive Airport.

Alliance

Independence Day festivities, including food trucks and live music, will be at Silver Park, 2930 S. Union Ave., from 5 to 9 p.m. July 4. Fireworks will be at dusk.

Canal Fulton

Olde Canal Days Festival runs 5 to 11 p.m. July 6 and 7; and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 8, with fireworks planned for 10 p.m. July 8.

Canton

Independence Day entertainment and fireworks will be held July 3 at the Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Drive NW.

The monument grounds will open at 7 pm. Entertainment will begin at about 7:30 p.m. and includes music by En-Rich-Ment of Stark County followed by Jimmy and the Soul Blazers. Several food trucks/vendors will be on site. The fireworks display will begin at about 9:50 pm., with the fireworks staging area adjacent to the McKinley monument. There is no rain date.

Canton Township

Canton Township Community Day is 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Faircrest Park, 1001 Faircrest St. SW, with fireworks at dusk Saturday.

Fredericksbug

The 31st anniversary Independence Day Parade lineup begins at North Hill at 9 a.m. Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Sports teams, bands, choirs, classic and sports cars, tractors, wagons and horse groups invited to participate.

Green

FreedomFest is noon to 11 p.m. Saturday at Boettler Park, 5300 Massillon Road. Free admission and parking available at Boettler Park and at various parking lots along International Parkway. Handicap parking will be available at Boettler Park. Activities and games, food vendors, live music. Fireworks at 10:15 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks show may be postponed. Rain date for fireworks only is Sunday.

Jackson Township

The Jackson Community Celebration runs from 6 to 11 p.m. June 21 and 22; 5 to 11:30 p.m. June 23; and 1 to 11:30 p.m. June 24 at the Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater, 7454 Community Parkway NW, with fireworks at dusk Saturday.

The Lake Cable Community Independence Day Fireworks will be held at dusk July 3 at Lake Cable Beach, 5725 Fulton Road NW.

Massillon

The City of Champions Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks will be July 3 at the Duncan Plaza Amphitheater, 121 Lincoln Way E. Registration for the Li’l Miss Liberty and Li’l Uncle Sam Pageant begins at 5 p.m. at the registration table on City Hall Street. New Wave Nation will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks will be at 9:45 p.m.

North Canton

The Jaycees annual July Fourth Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. July 4. It runs along Seventh Street NE to Main Street to Harmon before ending at North Canton Middle School, 605 Fair Oaks Ave. SW. The Community Celebration and Fireworks will be from 5 to 11 p.m. at 525 Seventh St. NE. There will be food vendors, face painting, 50/50 ticket sales and other children's activities. At 7 p.m., the Recess Band will perform. Parking will be available at Hoover High School. Fireworks will be at dusk.

Orrville

Parade at 4 p.m. July 4. Carnival midway with rides, games and food at Orr Park July 4-8. Fire in the Sky Fast Pitch Softball Tournament, girls 14 or younger, July 6-8. Fireworks about 10:15 p.m. July 8.

Portage Lakes

The annual fireworks will be shot from the state park at 10 p.m. July 8. The rain date is July 9 for fireworks only. The Boat Parade will be held July 8 at 1 p.m.  To sign up or for more information, contact Andy Shriner at 330-400-4470.

Sebring

Sebring will have food and live music at Southside Memorial Park, leading up to the grand finale with fireworks at 10 p.m. July 4. A community breakfast at St. Ann Church, hosted by the Friends of the Sebring Parks, will be 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Opening ceremonies with Mayor James Harp at the Veterans' Memorial will officially kick off the day at 7:45 a.m. Those wishing to participate in the annual 5K Firecracker Run should sign up at the East pavilion across from the pool starting at 7:30 a.m. Race start time is 8:30. The festivities are jointly planned and hosted by the Sebring Parks and Recreation Board and the Friends of the Sebring Parks.

Wadsworth

Fireworks and food trucks will be in downtown Wadsworth from 6 to 10:30 p.m. July 3. Fireworks at dusk, around 10 p.m. Food trucks will be downtown as well as more than 20 downtown restaurants and retailers. This event is free to the public.

Wooster

The Fireworks Festival is 5 to 10:30 p.m. July 4, corner of Burbank Road and Oldman Road. Food and family entertainment prior to the fireworks at 10 p.m. North of the Kinney Building on Burbank Road between Highland and Oldman Road at the soccer complex. The Ohio Light Opera Community Pops Concert, Main Street Wooster, 377 W. Liberty St., will be held 7 to 8 p.m. near the pavilion. Free concert featuring patriotic songs.

If you are aware of an event that should be listed here, email the details to newsroom@cantonrep.com.

This article originally appeared on The Repository: Guide to fireworks, parades and Fourth of July events in Canton region