Independence Day celebrations and fireworks shows

What: Star Spangled SpectacularWhen: all day July 4th.Where: Faurot Park, LimaKicks off with a 5K run, and includes games, food and entertainment. The Lima Symphony Orchestra plays at 7 p.m., the British Invasion at 8 p.m., and the Symphony again takes the stage until the 10 p.m. fireworks. At 9 p.m., the event will have a live broadcast online at www.LimaOhio.com as well as radio stations 93.1 FM The Fan, 104.9 FM The Eagle, Lite Rock 107.1 FM, and WCIT 940 AM.What: New Knoxville Independence Day CelebrationWhen: 8 a.m. Saturday through SundayWhere: Community Park, state Route 29, New Knoxville.Kicks off with the Woody Piehl Wooden Bat Softball tournament at 8 a.m., followed by a 5K run at 8:30 a.m. A 4 p.m. parade on Saturday commemorates the 175th anniversary of the town’s founding. Events, rides, entertainment. Fireworks start at 10 p.m. Sunday.What: Pop!Boom!Bang!When: 5 p.m. SundayWhere: Old Millstream Fairgrounds on East Sandusky Street, Findlay.Food and live music. Fireworks begin at dusk.What: Freedom DaysWhen: 4 p.m. Friday through SundayWhere: Lake Shore Park, CelinaFood, shows, entertainment, beer, kiddie games, contests. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Saturday.What: Old Fashioned Farmers’ DaysWhen: Friday through MondayWhere: Van Wert County Fairgrounds, and throughout Van WertAntique tractors and machinery, flea market, demonstrations, art show, bike tour and home tour. Lima Symphony Pops Concert at 7 p.m. Friday in Fountain Park. Fireworks at dusk on July 4 at Smiley Park.What: 61st Annual St. Joe July 4th FestivalWhen: 1 p.m. Sunday and all day Monday.Where: Auglaize County Fair Grounds, Wapakoneta.Poker run, 5K, raffles, tractor pull, Freedom Train at 11 a.m. Monday, food and beer. Fireworks at 10:30 p.m. on July 4th.What: Delphos FireworksWhen: 10 p.m. MondayWhere: Stadium Park, Delphos.What: Beach SpectacularWhen: 11 a.m. SaturdayWhere: Indian Lake State Park Old Field Beach.Games, contests, entertainment, classic cars. Fireworks at 10 p.m.If you have a fireworks display you want listed, call Kim Kincaid at 419-993-2059.