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Upcoming 4th of July Celebrations in Orrville and Wooster

"Fireworks, live music, and family fun await at Orrville and Wooster's 4th of July festivities - don't miss out on the ultimate Independence Day celebration!"
Seth Scrimo

Seth Scrimo

Jun 24, 2026

50 Comments

Orrville 4th of July Celebration

 

Orrville’s 4th of July festivities kick off with the annual parade on Tuesday, June 30th at 7:00 PM.

 

Right after the parade, the Annual Carnival & Midway will open and continue running through July 4th. Families can enjoy food, rides, games, softball, fireworks, and hometown traditions throughout the week.

 

Orrville Schedule:

 

Orrville 4th of July Parade
Tuesday, June 30th at 7:00 PM

Annual Carnival & Midway
Opens after the parade on June 30th and runs through July 4th

Fire In The Sky 14U Girls ASA Tournament
Wednesday, July 1st through Saturday, July 4th

Fireworks Show
Saturday, July 4th at 10:15 PM


Fireworks will begin at 10:15 PM or immediately following the Championship Game if extra innings occur.

 

Wooster 4th of July Fireworks 

 

Wooster will celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with the 2026 Fireworks and Fireball Festival on Saturday, July 4th at the Burbank/Oldman Road soccer fields.

The celebration begins at 5:00 PM with food, fun, and family entertainment. Fireworks are scheduled for 10:00 PM.

 

Wooster Schedule:

 

2026 4th of July Fireworks and Fireball
America’s 250th Birthday Festival and Celebration
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Burbank/Oldman Road Soccer Fields

Event starts: 5:00 PM
Fireworks: 10:00 PM

 

This event is sponsored by the Wooster Fireworks Foundation in cooperation with the City of Wooster. Fireworks are displayed by Northeast Ohio Pyrotechnics Group and made possible through donations from the City of Wooster, Wooster Rotary, Wooster Exchange Club, and the public.

 

Community Picnic in Downtown Wooster

 

The celebration continues on Sunday, July 5th with a Community Picnic in Downtown Wooster as the community continues to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary.

 

Whether you are heading to Orrville, Wooster, or both, it is shaping up to be a great week of food, fireworks, family fun, and hometown tradition.

 

-Seth 

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  • MG
    Megan Gillis· Jul 27, 10:43 AM

    Excited but wish there were more activities for teenagers.

  • MP
    Madison Pierce· Jul 27, 10:43 AM

    Softball AND fireworks in one night? Perfect July 4th.

  • RK
    Ryan K.· Jul 26, 2:37 AM

    Hoping for some good funnel cake at the carnival!

  • LB
    Levi B.· Jul 26, 2:36 AM

    Good to see so many community sponsors for the fireworks.

  • J
    Janet_63· Jul 24, 6:30 PM

    Does anyone know if pets are allowed at the picnic?

  • AS
    Angela S.· Jul 24, 6:30 PM

    Never been to the Wooster picnic before—worth checking out?

  • KG
    Kevin Griffith· Jul 23, 10:24 AM

    Thanks, Seth, for sharing this!

  • PF
    Pat Frazier· Jul 23, 10:23 AM

    Anyone know what food trucks will be at the Wooster event?

  • LW
    Lisa W.· Jul 22, 2:17 AM

    Appreciate the info! Planning our week out now.

  • SH
    Sammy Hart· Jul 22, 2:17 AM

    Hope the weather holds up for all these outdoor things!

  • B
    BenF· Jul 20, 6:10 PM

    Is it just me or does the 2026 thing seem a bit early?

  • L
    Lucas79· Jul 20, 6:10 PM

    Softball tournament in between—nice touch. Go girls!

  • TL
    Tracey Long· Jul 19, 10:04 AM

    I miss the days when the fireworks were on July 3rd, but this still sounds fun.

  • TL
    Terry Lin· Jul 19, 10:03 AM

    Really miss when Orrville had horse-drawn carriages in the parade.

  • GR
    George Ramsey· Jul 18, 1:57 AM

    Love that our town keeps these traditions alive.

  • DB
    Donna Beal· Jul 18, 1:57 AM

    Glad to see Rotary and Exchange Club pitching in for fireworks.

  • ES
    E. Stinson· Jul 16, 5:51 PM

    Fire in the Sky tournament always draws a crowd. Go girls!

  • ZO
    Zack O.· Jul 16, 5:50 PM

    Will there be parking shuttles again for fireworks night? Traffic last year was nuts.

  • SD
    Sandy D.· Jul 15, 9:44 AM

    Hope the extra innings don't delay the fireworks too much!

  • KK
    Kara Kleist· Jul 15, 9:44 AM

    Our church always does a float for Orrville. Already planning this year!

  • JH
    Jake H.· Jul 14, 1:38 AM

    Thankful for everyone who donates to make the Wooster show happen.

  • MF
    Marti F.· Jul 14, 1:37 AM

    Totally forgot America’s 250th is coming up. Wooster’s making it big!

  • OS
    Olivia Swartz· Jul 12, 5:31 PM

    Looking forward to seeing my daughter in the 14U tournament!

  • EJ
    Ellis J.· Jul 12, 5:31 PM

    Fireworks at 10:15 is kinda late for families with little ones.

  • NZ
    Nick Z.· Jul 11, 9:25 AM

    We're new to Orrville—should we go to parade or fireworks if we can only pick one?

  • BP
    Brian P.· Jul 11, 9:24 AM

    Hope there’s still a pie eating contest at the carnival!

  • ML
    Monica Lee· Jul 10, 1:18 AM

    Glad it’s spread out over several days, gives us more options.

  • T
    Tina.M· Jul 10, 1:18 AM

    Who’s running the carnival this year? Rides were better last time.

  • BV
    Brad Voss· Jul 8, 5:12 PM

    Wish they’d have more info about food vendors.

  • JN
    Jen N.· Jul 8, 5:11 PM

    Wish the parade was on the 4th itself, but glad there’s a full week.

  • PJ
    Paula J.· Jul 7, 9:05 AM

    Thank you for the details. Brings back memories of going as a kid.

  • LD
    Layne D.· Jul 7, 9:05 AM

    Wooster fireworks at the soccer fields are always packed, get there early!

  • C
    chris_ohio· Jul 6, 12:58 AM

    Does anyone know if the rides at the carnival are cash only?

  • S
    SarahWoods· Jul 6, 12:58 AM

    Any idea if the Wooster festival will have live music?

  • AT
    Andy T.· Jul 4, 4:52 PM

    Excited for the community picnic downtown!

  • GH
    Greg Hanson· Jul 4, 4:52 PM

    Thanks for posting the start times. I always forget.

  • KA
    Kelly Ann· Jul 3, 8:45 AM

    Will there be enough parking at the soccer fields?

  • MB
    Monica B.· Jul 3, 8:45 AM

    Grew up going to the Orrville parade. Still my favorite!

  • WS
    Walt S.· Jul 2, 12:39 AM

    Wooster's fireworks have always been great.

  • CR
    Cody R.· Jul 2, 12:39 AM

    Didn't know Wooster did a picnic on the 5th. Cool!

  • RM
    Ruthie Miller· Jun 30, 4:32 PM

    Glad Orrville is still doing the softball tournament.

  • JL
    Josh L.· Jun 30, 4:32 PM

    Wow, a girls softball tournament too? Nice!

  • JB
    J. Browne· Jun 29, 8:26 AM

    Hope the weather holds up for the fireworks.

  • RP
    Renee Phillips· Jun 29, 8:26 AM

    So excited for the fireworks!

  • M
    mike29· Jun 28, 12:19 AM

    Can't wait for the parade on Tuesday!

  • DS
    Dana S.· Jun 28, 12:19 AM

    Orrville parade is always a highlight for my kids.

  • LP
    Linda P.· Jun 26, 4:13 PM

    Oh cool, I didn't realize the carnival was the whole week.

  • M
    mike_w· Jun 26, 4:13 PM

    Hope the carnival has funnel cakes again.

  • SK
    Sam K.· Jun 25, 8:06 AM

    Thanks for posting the schedule!

  • ET
    Emily T.· Jun 25, 8:06 AM

    Love knowing the dates ahead of time!

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