Where to be this Fourth of July

Fireworks, parades and music galore will help you commemorate Independence Day. Here are the places to be to really make the most of the day.

Friday, July 3

All-American July 4th Weekend
8:45 a.m.
Cedar Point, Sandusky
8:45-a.m. - The world-famous Singing Angels will perform the National Anthem and other patriotic songs at the Main Entrance
4:30 p.m. - The Backyard BBQ will be served in the Coral Courtyard
All Day - The Point Patrol will stop by various live entertainment venues to give away prizes.

Saturday, July 4

All-American July 4th Weekend
8:45 a.m.
Cedar Point, Sandusky
8:45 a.m. - The 122nd Ohio Army National Guard Band performs at the Main Entrance
9:00 a.m. - The Ohio Army National Guard Band performs the National Anthem
1:30 p.m. - The Ohio Army National Guard Band performs patriotic songs throughout the park
4:30 p.m. - The Backyard BBQ will be served in the Coral Courtyard
6:00 p.m. - The Ohio Army National Guard Band performs in front of the Hot Summer Lights screen
10:00 p.m. - The Cedar Point 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza
11:00 p.m. - Hot Summer Lights on the Iron Dragon Midway (special time today only)
All Day - The Point Patrol will stop by various live entertainment venues to give away prizes.

Washington Park Fourth of July Gazebo Concert
10 a.m.
Washington Park
200 Washington St., Sandusky
Come join us at any time for live music all day!
10 a.m. - Vacationland Band
11 a.m. - Jackson Junior High School Band
12 Noon - Sandusky High School Band - PARADE
12:30 p.m. - Erie County OSU Alumni Band
1:30 p.m. - Wayne Golob Polka Ban

Lakeside Association Fourth of July Celebration
10 a.m.
Various Locations, Lakeside
Start the day off at 10 a.m. with the Children's Bike Parade followed by a full parade (approximately 10:30 a.m.).  From 6-8 p.m. enjoy the Bandstand Show at the Steele Memorial Bandstand. Close out your Saturday with a bang while watching the fireworks starting at 9:45 p.m.

Independence Day Concert
2 p.m.
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont
Be part of a red, white and BOOM celebration. Civil War re-enactors join the gifted musicians of the Toledo Symphony Concert Band to perform a rousing concert of patriotic tunes and foot-tapping favorites. Cover your ears and hold onto your chair for the "1812 Overture" featuring cannon-fire accompaniment.

4th of July Party
5 p.m.
Lyman Harbor, Sandusky
Two bands (Custom Metaphor and Generation Gap) plus wings, fireworks and more!

Red, White, & Blues Bang - Boppin on the Basin
6-11 p.m.
Huron Boat Basin & Amphitheater, Corner of Main St. & Cleveland Road. Featuring top blues artists.  Fireworks will conclude the evening at 10:15 p.m.

Summer Dance
7-10 p.m.
East Harbor State Park
2188 N Buck Road, Marblehead
Join us for a summer dance party on Saturday night as we celebrate this holiday on the beach.

Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra Freedom Concert
7 p.m.
Perry's Victory Visitor Center, Put-in-Bay
The Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra returns in 2009 for the annual Freedom Concert. The free concert is provided through the generosity of Put-in-Bay residents and businesses and is organized by the Put-in-Bay Arts Council. 

4th of July Cruise
8 p.m.
Goodtime I, Jackson St. Pier, Sandusky
Cash bar and fun for the whole family! Reserve tickets at 419-625-9692.

Fireworks Cruise
8:30 p.m.
Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron
Cruise to Cedar Point aboard the Sawmill Exlorer and watch the exciting fireworks display! Reservations required at 419-433-3800.

FIREWORKS!
10 p.m.
Downtown Sandusky
Fireworks courtesy of Cedar Point. Live simulcast by BAS Broadcasting! Various viewing sites along the waterfront.

Fourth Of July Fireworks
10 p.m.
Downtown Put-in-Bay
The island business owners and friends of the Bay will sponsor a fireworks program at dark. Fireworks will be over the downtown harbor. Great view from the memorial and surrounding lawn. Bring a chair or a blanket.

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sandusky

Submitted by angelcloudnine on July 5, 2009 - 10:36pm.

had not been back to sandusky in over 30 yrs has changed so much

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