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Following is a list of events scheduled through northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio to observe the Independence Day holiday.
Adams County
Decatur: Pied Piper Parade starts at 6 p.m. Saturday in downtown Decatur. A concert at 7 p.m. on the square will feature the Callanwolde Concert Band. Fireworks will follow the celebration at dark. Event is free.
Allen County
Fort Wayne: Centennial Wireless Fireworks Spectacular begins at noon Saturday at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. The event will feature food vendors and a petting zoo. Music will start at 4 p.m., and country music star Jo Dee Messina will perform about 7 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 10:15 p.m. Event is free. The TinCaps game begins at 7 p.m., with fireworks afterward. A ticket is required to attend the game.
Leo-Cedarville: Fireworks begin at dusk Saturday at Riverside Gardens Park at Schwartz and Leo-Grabill roads. Food, entertainment and children’s games begin at 2 p.m. The event requires $3 for parking.
DeKalb County
Auburn: Fireworks start at dusk Sunday at Kruse Auction Park, off Interstate 69 at County Road 11-A (exit 126). Festivities, including food, performances by local groups and family activities will begin at the park at 5 p.m.
Garrett: Garrett Heritage Days will run today and Saturday at Eastside Park. The event will feature live music, car shows, a pageant and other festivities. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Saturday.
Huntington County
Huntington: Fireworks start at dusk Saturday at Huntington North High School.
Roanoke: Fireworks start at dusk Saturday at Roanoke Park on Seminary Street.
Kosciusko County
North Webster: Fireworks begin at dusk today in the town’s park.
Syracuse: Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. today at Lake Syracuse. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Saturday at Lake Wawasee.
Warsaw/Winona Lake: Fireworks start at 10 p.m. today. On Saturday, several events will be at Winona Lake Park:
11:15 a.m. – Parade lineup, with awards presented at 12:30 p.m.
1 to 5:30 p.m. – Blow-up games, including an obstacle course, giant slide and moonwalk
1 to 2 p.m. – Cutie Contest registration for children ages 4 to 6; followed by private interviews from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and awards presentation at 4:30 p.m.
1:30 to 4 p.m. – Car show registration with awards presented at 5:30 p.m.
2:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Band Moxie will perform
LaGrange County
Topeka: Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Saturday at Topeka East Park. Events will be held throughout town starting at 7 a.m.:
7 a.m. – Dollars for Scholars pancake breakfast at Tiffany’s restaurant, 414 E. Lake St.
8 a.m. – Road Run and Fun Walk, starting at Topeka Auction on Lake Street, 3-on-3 basketball tournament
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Topeka Historical Society Depot Museum will host tours
10 a.m. – Pony pull at Sale Barn, children’s games at Topeka East Park and a garden tractor pull
11 a.m. – Big Wheel Race at Topeka East Park, Lions Club chicken barbecue and pork burgers at Taper Lock parking lot
1 p.m. – Horse pull at Sale Barn, National Pedal Car Race at Topeka East Park
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Inclognita Cloggers perform at Topeka East Park
5:30 p.m. – Fourth of July parade begins
7 to 9 p.m. – Country band Shilo performs in Topeka East Park
Wolcottville: Fireworks begin at dusk today in Taylor Park, following Fourth of July ballgames and other activities in town.
Noble County
Kendallville: Fireworks begin at dusk Saturday at Bixler Lake. Children’s activities and music entertainment will begin at 5 p.m. at the lake.
Rome City: Festivities are Saturday with most events held on Front Street and Gass Park. Fireworks begin at dusk. A parade will start at 12:30 p.m. on Martin Street. Activities include an American Legion Post 381 breakfast and barbecue, hot air balloons and food stands.
Steuben County
Angola: Angola will celebrate Saturday. Events after the parade will all be at Commons Park.
1 p.m. – Parade
3 p.m. – Hot dog giveaway
3:15 p.m. – Pre-jump introduction followed by skydivers landing in the park at 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – Auction to raise money for city family entertainment and events
5 p.m. – Blue Skyway performs
6 p.m. – Performances by Tricia’s School of Dance
7 p.m. – Dog training program
8 p.m. – Romine Brothers Band will perform old-time rock
Dusk – Fireworks
Wabash County
North Manchester: The celebration is Saturday at the Manchester College athletic grounds, off East Street on the northeast edge of town. At 8:30 p.m. the Manchester Civic Band will perform patriotic tunes. After a welcome at 9 p.m., several community members will read patriotic poems and portions of famous speeches between the music. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
Wabash: Fireworks begin at dusk Saturday at Field of Dreams, a sports complex along Indiana 13/Manchester Avenue north of downtown.
Wells County
Bluffton: At 8 p.m. Saturday, Outlaw Cowboys will perform at Bluffton Middle School. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. at the school.
Whitley County
Columbia City: Fireworks will start at dusk today at Morsches Park. Festivities throughout the evening include family entertainment, food and the park’s splash pad.
Defiance County
Defiance: Fireworks begin at dusk today at Pontiac Park. Festivities begin at the park about 4 p.m. From 4 to 9 p.m., the Volunteer Connection of Northwest Ohio will host a concert on Fort Street.
Van Wert County
Van Wert: From 7 to 9 p.m. today, a Lima Symphony pops concert will be held. Events will also be from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, including a parade down Main Street, and music, food and other festivities at the Van Wert County Historical Museum. Fireworks begin at dusk at Van Wert County Regional Airport.
