The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events.

AKRON

• Thursday, July 2, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale
• Friday, July 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale
• Friday, July 3, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Akron Area Arts League Art Show at the Akron Community Center
• Friday, July 3, 6 p.m. Pie and ice cream social at the Akron Community Center
• Friday, July 3, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Carnival Games, blow ups and dunk tank at Pike Memorial Park
• Friday, July 3, 6:30 p.m. Mr. Firecracker and Miss Sparkler at ACC
• Friday, July 3, 6:45 p.m. Cutie Contest at ACC
• Friday, July 3, 7 p.m. Miss Akron Contest at ACC
• Friday, July 3, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Car show registration at Akron Elementary
• Friday, July 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Car show at Akron Elementary
• Friday, July 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Dotson’s perform at ACC
• Friday, July 3, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Banda Principal at Pike Memorial Park
• Saturday, July 4, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fireman’s Breakfast at Henry Township Fire Station
• Saturday, July 4, 9 a.m. Flag raising at fire station
• Saturday, July 4, 9 a.m. Three-on-three basketball tourney at Pike Memorial Park
• Saturday, July 4, 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. 5K walk/run registration opens at Akron Elementary School
• Saturday, July 4, 9 a.m. Parade line-up begins at SR 19 and Front Street
• Saturday, July 4, 11 a.m. parade begins at Pine and Rochester Street
• Saturday, July 4, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Akron Area Arts League Art Show at ACC
• Saturday, July 4, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Petting zoo at Pike Memorial Park
• Saturday, July 4, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Carnival games, blow ups and dunk tank at Pike Memorial Park
• Saturday, July 4, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Book sale at the library
• Saturday, July 4, 1 p.m. Akron All Star Tourney at Pike Memorial Park
• Saturday, July 4, 1 p.m. Volleyball tourney at Pike Memorial Park
• Saturday, July 4, 5 p.m. Akron Area Arts League Talent Show at ACC
• Saturday, July 4, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Carnival games, blow ups and dunk tank at the park
• Saturday, July 4, 7 p.m. Akron Area Arts League reception at ACC
• Saturday, July 4, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Performance by DJ Skorchin’ Skooter and dance party at Pike Memorial Park
• Saturday, July 4, 10 p.m. Fireworks at Pike Memorial Park

CHAPMAN LAKE

• Saturday, July 4, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast
• Saturday, July 4, 1 p.m. Annual Flotilla
• Saturday, July 4, dusk. Fireworks

NAPPANEE

• Saturday, July 4, 8 a.m. Big Cup Golf Tournament at McCormick Creek Golf Course
• Saturday, July 4, 8:30 a.m.  Junior Olympics registration at Stauffer Park
• Saturday, July 4, 9 a.m. Junior Olympics at Stauffer Park
• Saturday, July 4, 9 a.m. Yoga in the Park – bring a mat, towel or blanket for a free community calss with a certified yoga instructor at Stauffer Park
• Saturday, July 4, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bounce house, face painting, food and more at Stauffer Park
• Saturday, July 4, 10:30 a.m. Parade line-up on West Lincoln Street
• Saturday, July 4, 11 a.m. Parade begins from City Hall to Stauffer Park
• Saturday, July 4, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free swimming at the city pool in Stauffer Park
• Saturday, July 4, 1 p.m. Waterball contest at Stauffer Park
• Saturday, July 4, 2 p.m. Tailgate Toss Tournament at Stauffer Park
• Saturday, July 4, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Run the obstacle course for adults and kids. Prizes given for top times. Event in Stauffer Park.
• Saturday, July 4, 2:45 p.m. Fourth Annual Napp Town Hunt Down –a zany digital scavenger hunt. Register by 2:30 p.m. in Stauffer Park.
• Saturday, July 4, 4:30 p.m. Nappanee’s Got Talent — all ages, all talents. Register at stage by 4 p.m. in Stauffer Park.
• Saturday, July 4, 6 p.m. Community jam and drum circle — bring your instrument. Event in Stauffer Park.
• Saturday, July 4, 6:30 p.m. to dark. Entertainment on the stage in Stauffer Park
• Saturday, July 4, 7:30 p.m. Country Jam Band in Stauffer Park
• Saturday, July 4, 10 p.m. or dark. Fireworks

NORTH WEBSTER

• Friday, July 3, 7 p.m. Music in the Park, a free concert sponsored by North Webster Park Department and town of North Webster. Free parking at the park across the street and behind Dixie Haven Resort off of East Himes Street.
• Friday, July 3, 9:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Dixie Boat Fireworks Cruise
• Friday, July 3, dusk. Webster Lake Fireworks shot from Kline Island
• Saturday, July 4, 9:30 a.m. Flotilla registration at Patona Bay beach area
• Saturday, July 4, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Flotilla sets off from Patona Bay
• Saturday, July 4, 5:30 p.m. Webster Lake Ski Bees Show. Bring own seating. Free-will donation accepted. Free parking at the park across the street and behind Dixie Haven Resort off of East Himes Street.
• Saturday, July 4, dusk. Fireworks in front of Lake Tippecanoe Country Club

PIERCETON

• Friday, July 3, to Sunday, July 5. Hawg Waller at Little Bighorn Golf Course. Must be 21 or older and must have an ID to prove age. Gates open from noon Friday to noon Sunday.

SYRACUSE

• Wednesday, July 1, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Syracuse Artisans & Farmers Market at Veterans Memorial Park at Crosson Mill
• Thursday, July 2, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lions Club Fish Fry and Stan Fox Memorial Silent Auction at Syracuse Community Center
• Friday, July 3, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Lakes Area Community Band at Lakeside Park
• Friday, July 3, dusk. Fireworks
• Saturday, July 4, 7 a.m. Wawasee Flotilla Road Race Registration at Lakeside Park
• Saturday, July 4, 8 a.m. Wawasee Flotilla Road Race begins at Lakeside Park
• Saturday, July 4, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lake Talks and Eats “Bug Catch” at Ruddell Pavilion
• Saturday, July 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Syracuse Artisans & Farmers Market at Veterans Memorial Park at Crosson Mill
• Saturday, July 4, 10 a.m. Annual Turkey Creek Firemen’s Barbecue. Tickets sold until sold out. At Station 1 located at 204 N. Huntington St.
• Saturday, July 4, 1:30 p.m. Wawasee Flotilla begins in front of Spink Condominium
• Saturday, July 4, 2 p.m. Dewart Lake Flotilla near public access
• Saturday, July 4, dusk. Fire works on Lake Wawasee
• Sunday, July 5, 8:30 a.m. Boat-in workshop on the lake in front of Oakwood Inn and Resort
• Sunday, July 5, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Annual Steel Dynamics Patriotic Pops Concert by Fort Wayne Philharmonic at Oakwood Inn and Resort

WARSAW

• Friday, July 3, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. First Friday – “Great American Picnic”. A picnic is planned as well as watermelon eating, sack races and more vintage-type activities. An Echoes of the Past vintage tractor show and PTO ice cream social will also be held.
• Saturday, July 4, 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fireworks display over Winona Lake

WINONA LAKE

• Saturday, July 4, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Cutie Contest registration at Winona Lake Senior Center. Contest begins at 2 p.m. for 3 to 4 year olds.
• Saturday, July 4, 2:30 to 3 p.m. King and queen contest for children ages 5 to 6 registration. Contest begins at 3 p.m.
• Saturday, July 4, 5:15 p.m. Parade registration and line up – Parade theme is board games.
• Saturday, July 4, 6 p.m. Parade begins – Parade theme is board games.
• Saturday, July 4, 6:45 p.m. Parade awards at the center stage
• Saturday, July 4, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free blow up activities. Inflatables will shut down during the parade.
• Saturday, July 4, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Live DJ will play a variety of music at the main stage
• Saturday, July 4, dusk. Fireworks over the lake
• Sunday, July 5, 8:30 p.m. Winona Lake Flotilla Boat Parade at the Winona Lake shoreline