Here are the fireworks and related events we have at this point, but the list will be updated and published again as we receive more information.
Akron
A firecracker 5K event is scheduled for July 3 at Akron Elementary School. Registration is from 7 to 8 a.m. The 5K walk starts at 8 a.m., with the 1-Mile Fun Run starting at 8:15 a.m. and a 5K run starting at 8:30 a.m.
Fireworks will be at 10 p.m. July 4 at Pike Memorial Park.
Chapman Lake
Chapman Lake Conservation Association will hold an Independence Day parade starting at 8 p.m. July 2. Lineup will begin at 7 p.m. at the Chapman Lake Clubhouse.
Chapman Lake will have fireworks from 10 to 11 p.m. July 3. The Fourth of July show begins at dusk.
Etna Green
The Etna Elevator will host fireworks starting at dusk July 3 at Heritage Park.
There will be a parade at 11 a.m., starting at the fire station. Lineup will begin at 10 a.m.
North Manchester
Manchester University, Manchester Community Schools and the town of North Manchester will have the 2021 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display at Manchester High School on July 3.
The rain date is July 4.
The free celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. with the Manchester Civic Band. Families and individuals are encouraged to come early to find a spot. Lawn chairs or blankets will make viewing more comfortable.
Parking is available at Manchester High School, Manchester Administrative Building and Manchester Recreation Association lots.
The North Manchester Fire Department will light up the sky with fireworks over the high school baseball field about 10 p.m.
Silver Lake
Silver Lake Conservation Association will have a pontoon parade at 3 p.m. July 4.
Syracuse
Wawasee Property Owners Association will hold the Wawasee Flotilla at 11:30 a.m. July 3.
WPOA will also have fireworks starting at 10:15 p.m. July 3.
Winona Lake
Winona Lake will hold a Fourth of July parade July 3 at 6 p.m., starting at the Limitless Park. The theme is “Past, Present and Future.” Town Manager Craig Allebach said there will be no kiddie or cutie contests, but everything else should be the same. At 10 p.m. July 3, there will be fireworks.
At 9 a.m. July 3, there will be a myTEAM Triumph 5K at Limitless Park.
The Wagon Wheel Symphony of the Lakes will present a free, full-length patriotic “Salute to America” concert at Tabernacle Field in Winona Lake, across from the Boathouse, at 8 p.m. on July 3, just preceding the town’s fireworks display.
