Fourth of July 2012 events and fireworks

Here’s a look at where to catch fireworks in the area, as well as enjoy other July Fourth activities. All listed events are happening Wednesday, July 4.

Alliance

• Independence Day Celebration — Food vendors, family activities, concessions open at 5 p.m., music by Cold Shot at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk, Silver Park. Rain date is Saturday.

Canton

• The Monumental 4th Celebration, 7:30 p.m., William McKinley Monument. Entertainment by the U.S. Army Concert Band and Chorus and fireworks.

North Canton

• The 35th Annual North Canton July 4th Race — Firecracker Dash for children 6 and younger, 7:45 a.m.; 2-mile course, 8:10 a.m.; 5-mile course, 8:30 a.m. Final individual registrations taken until 7:45 a.m. Fee varies. A portion of the proceeds benefits The North Canton Physically Challenged Program. Details: www.ymcastark.org. Registration:  www.rsracingsystems.com.

• North Canton Jaycees Annual Kids Parade, 10:30 a.m., leaving from North Canton Memorial Stadium on Seventh Street NE, heads west to Main Street, south on Main to Harmon, then west on Harmon, ending at North Canton Middle School.

• North Canton Jaycees and Suarez Corp. Industries Celebration in the Park, 6 p.m., North Canton Memorial Stadium on Seventh Street NE. Electramode performs at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Details: www.NorthCantonJaycees.org.

• “A Star-Spangled Concert” picnic and tailgate party, 7 p.m.; Canton Concert Band performance, 8 p.m.; fireworks, 9:45 p.m.; North Canton Community Christian Church, 210 N. Main St.

Perry Township

• Fireworks, 8:30 p.m., Reedurban Presbyterian Church, 1145 Perry Drive NW. Free water and popcorn will be supplied.

Sherrodsville

• Atwood Lake Park, fireworks at dark  (ignited near Atwood Lodge at 2650 Lodge Road). Rain date is Thursday.