YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — The nation’s semiquincentennial celebration will still reach an explosive peak in Youngstown, but not this Fourth of July weekend.

The Rotary Club of Youngstown has postponed Ignite the Night because of forecasted severe weather. The free America 250 celebration has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre and Wean Park.

The event will feature the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra performing a patriotic concert that will culminate with a fireworks display. Jackie Popovec, lead singer of The Vindys, is also scheduled to perform with the orchestra.

The celebration will also include family activities, food trucks and the Youngstown Walk of Fame induction ceremony honoring Youngstown-born musicians Billy Beck and Rick Ward of the Ohio Players.

Organizers said additional information about the rescheduled event will be posted on the Ignite the Night website.

MORE FIREWORKS, FUN

Here’s a partial list of other events this weekend. Admission is free to each one.

  • Mesopotamia Ox Roast, intersection of state Routes 534 and 87, Mesopotamia. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • First Friday, Phelps Street in downtown Youngstown, Friday from 5-8 p.m. The fun will begin with the dedication of a new mural at 107 W. Federal St. There will also be an art marketplace, live music by Bustin’ Loose at the Apollo Event Center on Champion Street, DJ Bopman on Phelps Street, and guided historical walking tours. Click here.
  • Fireworks at the Fairgrounds, with live music and free admission, at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is free.
  • Fourth of July Bash at Firestone Park in Columbiana, on Saturday. A full day of fun, with skydivers at 6 p.m., a watermelon contest at 7 p.m., The Houseband at 6 p.m. The Freebird Tribute Band at 8:30 p.m., and a drone show and fireworks at 10 p.m.
  • Independence Day celebration, Warren Community Amphitheatre, Friday, 5-10 p.m.

For a complete look at everything going on in the Mahoning Valley, check out The List.