Quick Scoop: When Did Clintonville Fireworks Come Back?

Clintonville’s Fourth of July fireworks returned in 2022 , after going dark in 2020 and 2021. The celebration—long coordinated by the local “Clintonville A’s” organization—was revived thanks to a grassroots effort led by two siblings who stepped in to fundraise and organize the event again.

Background: A Decades-Old Tradition

  • The Clintonville July 4th fireworks go back to 1948 , making it a multi-generational community staple.
  • The event was traditionally held at Whetstone Park / Don Jirschele Stadium , anchored by parades, live music, and family activities.
  • For many years, the Clintonville A’s (a local service group) managed the show, relying heavily on donations and volunteers since it’s not city-funded.

The Hiatus (2020–2021)

  • In 2020 , the fireworks were cancelled —partly due to the pandemic and funding challenges.
  • By 2021 , there still wasn’t a full organized show. Online forum discussions from 2023 noted that “they haven’t done fireworks for several years” and that the prior organizing team “stopped in 2019.”

The Comeback: 2022 Onward

  • The revival effort began in 2022 , when two local siblings took the lead on fundraising and logistics to bring the fireworks back.
  • Since then, the event has run annually, with the 2026 show scheduled for July 3 at Don Jirschele Stadium, and fireworks expected around 9 p.m.
  • Organizers continue to emphasize how much community support is needed—posts in 2025 and 2026 stressed that “it truly takes a village” to fund and execute the display.

Mini Timeline

  • 1948 : First Clintonville July 4 fireworks
  • 2019 : Last show under the original long-time organizing team
  • 2020–2021 : No fireworks (hiatus)
  • 2022 : Fireworks return, led by new volunteer leadership
  • 2025–2026 : Annual shows continue, with growing attendance and fundraising pushes

TL;DR: After a two-year break in 2020 and 2021, Clintonville’s Fourth of July fireworks came back in 2022 , thanks to a volunteer-led revival effort. The tradition (dating to 1948) has continued each year since, including a 2026 show on July 3.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.