The city of Elyria Fireworks Show returns to West Park on July 2 for an evening of family fun, entertainment, food and fireworks.
City officials are urging people to review the fireworks schedule and park instructions.:
• 6 p.m.: West Park open to the public; food vendors and activities open
• 6:30 p.m.: Entertainment begins
• 10 p.m.: National anthem, fireworks to immediately follow
Activities and food vendors
Bounce houses will be on site for youth to enjoy at no cost once West Park opens.
Dining options include: are Gold Star Food Service, traditional carnival fare; 3Chicas, street foods, including hot dogs, Italian sausage, Po’Boys and pastelitos; Hershey’s Ice Cream Cafe, sweet treats and snacks; and Cofield’s Corner BBQ, a variety of BBQ and smoked options available on-site for purchase beginning at 5 p.m.
Before the firework show begins, grab a lawn chair or blanket to hear local acts.
They are:
• 6:30 p.m.: ET King and the Determination, authentic sounds of Motown, R&B, blues, funk and more.
• 8 p.m.: Lydian Jazz Band, bonafide ‘grown folks’ music’ of beloved R&B and jazz standards.
• 9:30 p.m.: Caliber Band, bringing the best in today’s modern country music with some classic country.
Parking and traffic
While the city has worked to create parking for the event, only a limited number of parking spots are available.
As a result, carpooling, walking or bike riding is recommended to get to the event.
For handicap parking, enter the Central West Park Parking Lot via the Foster Avenue entrance.
An official handicap parking identification Tag will be required to gain access for drop-off and parking.
To ensure safety of all residents and attendees, parking has been restricted on the following streets:
• Clemens Avenue – Both sides from state Route 113 to West Park (Oakwood Avenue)
• Oakwood Avenue – Both sides from Clemens Avenue to Penfield Avenue.
• Penfield Avenue – Both sides from Oakwood Avenue to Lowell Street.
• Lowell Street – Both sides from Lake Avenue to Elyria Corporation, west of the railroad track overpass.
• Foster Avenue – Both sides from West Park to Woodland Avenue and the westbound side from Woodland Avenue to Lake Avenue.
• Spruce Street – Both sides from Penfield Avenue to Oakwood School.
Only residential traffic will be permitted on Rockfern and Seneca avenues.
Complete traffic pattern adjustments for the fireworks show will be available at www.cityofelyria.org
The city is urging residents to be mindful posted signage in the area in regards to parking, traffic controllers and Elyria police.
Park rules
People are allowed to bring blankets, beach towels, tarps, lawn chairs, personal-size umbrellas, cameras, cell phones, binoculars, water bottles, food, and/or coolers, baby strollers and wagons, flashlights and bug repellent
All items brought into the park are subject to city inspection.
Fireworks, throwing and/or batting toys, laser pointers, alcohol, illegal drugs and substances, tents, drones and large golf umbrellas and/or flags are prohibited.
Curfew
For safety and security, the city will enforce an 11:45 p.m. city-wide curfew to encourage residents and visitors to leave West Park and its surrounding neighborhood immediately after the fireworks show concludes.
Updates, including any delays, will be provided www.cityofelyria.org, and/or the city’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ElyriaOhio.
For questions, contact Elyria Parks and Recreation at 440-326-1500
, or parks@cityofelyria.org.
