Enjoy a free concert from the main stage at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 7:45 PM with a spectacular 25-minute fireworks display to immediately follow.
Celebrate Independence Day with an American classic! Forever Seger creates a dynamic journey through the timeless music of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. With authentic vocals, commanding performances and that unmistakable Seger sound, FOREVER SEGER’s fast growing reputation as the Bob Seger tribute experience, has propelled them onto the top-ranking concert stages and festivals across North America.
Popular local food trucks will be serving their festival favorites. A selection of beers, wines, and sparkling beverages will also be available for sale.
Amphitheater grounds open at 5:30 PM. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Coolers are welcome. No pets, glass containers, or outside alcohol, permitted.
Mentor Civic Center Park is located at 8600 Munson Road.
What You Need to Know
GROUNDS: Amphitheater grounds will open at 5:30 PM.
CONCERT: Forever Seger will perform at 7:45 PM. Please bring a lawn chair or a blanket.
FIREWORKS: The fireworks display will be launched from a NEW LOCATION on the Civic Center ballfields instead of the former launch site on Mentor High School grounds. The display will begin at approximately 9:50 PM and will end around 10:15 PM. The show can be viewed from the Mentor Civic Center Park Complex as well as Mentor High School.
FOOD: Food service will begin at 5:30 PM and is located immediately adjacent to the Amphitheater.
BEVERAGE SALES: Beer, wine, and sparkling beverages will be sold from 5:30 PM to 9:45 PM for those 21 and over. Cash or credit card. ID required. No outside alcohol may be brought on site. As always, attendees are welcome to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages.
RESTRICTED ITEMS: Due to the nature of the event, no outside alcohol, glass containers, or pets, are permitted on Amphitheater grounds.
RESTROOMS: Restrooms will be open for your convenience at the Amphitheater, City Hall, and Civic Center Pool. Portable restrooms will be available at the south end of Amphitheater grounds, the Laketran parking lot on Market Street, Jerome Osborne Stadium, and the high school soccer field.
PARKING: Parking will be available at Mentor Civic Center Park, the Municipal Center, Senior Center, Police Station, Mentor High School, and the Laketran Park & Ride Market Street lot. Handicapped parking is available at the Mentor Municipal Center and the Mentor Police Department. Parking will be coordinated by Mentor Police. Attendees are encouraged to also take advantage of street parking where available. Motorists are instructed to avoid parking along medians, sidewalks, and near intersections, and to observe the NO PARKING signs as per MCO 351.03.Vehicles parked in a No Parking zone are subject to ticketing. NO PARKING on Civic Center Boulevard.
TRAFFIC: Be aware that Munson Road between Hopkins Road and Civic Center Boulevard will be closed from 6 PM until 11 PM. Eastbound and westbound Route 2 exit ramps to Center Street will be closed from 10 PM to 11:30 PM. Civic Center Boulevard will be closed during the duration of the fireworks display. At the conclusion of the fireworks, Center Street northbound from Tyler Boulevard will be closed from about 10:15 PM to 11:45 PM. Some turns and accesses at key intersections will also be limited to expedite the flow of traffic while providing a safe departure for attendees.
Enjoy your evening and please be courteous and patient while leaving Civic Center grounds.
NEW THIS YEAR – the fireworks launch site has been relocated to the Civic Center ballfields. No parking or viewing of fireworks in the launch site area.
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