4th of July Concert & Fireworks @ Mentor Civic Amphitheater

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | 7:00 PM

E5C4P3 will perform on the main stage at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM with a spectacular 25-minute fireworks display to immediately follow the concert.

For the past 30 years E5C4P3 has paid tribute to one of rock history’s most beloved bands performing for hundreds of thousands of fans.  The band focuses on the ‘Steve Perry era’, E5C4P3 covers all the hits from ‘Lights’ and ‘Wheel In The Sky’ to ‘Separate Ways’ and ‘Be Good To Yourself’ including occasional surprises for all the die-hard Journey fans.

The concert will be followed at 9:50 PM with spectacular 25-minute Fourth of July fireworks display.

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 5:00 PM. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Coolers are welcome. No pets, glass containers, or outside alcohol, permitted.

The City of Mentor would like to thank our 2023 sponsors, including title sponsor Prosperity Haven, presenting sponsors, Meijer, Orbis Corporation, Cleveland Clinic, and supporting sponsors, Anheuser-Busch, Ryan Homes, CT Consultants, Cross Country Mortgage – The Muro Group, Mutsko Insurance Services, LLC, and Mimi Vanderhaven. The Mentor Rocks summer concert series is also generously supported through grant funding courtesy of the Lake County Visitor’s Bureau and NOPEC. This city also thanks the Community Arts Commission for their hard work and support.

Mentor Civic Center Park is located at 8600 Munson Road.

What You Need to Know

GROUNDS: Amphitheater grounds will open at 5:00 PM.

CONCERT: E5C4P3 will take the stage at 7:00 PM. Please bring a lawn chair or a blanket.

FIREWORKS: The fireworks display will begin at approximately 10:00 PM and will end around 10:25 PM. The show can be viewed from the Mentor Civic Center Park Complex as well as the Mentor High School grounds.

FOOD: Food service will begin at 6:00 PM and is located immediately adjacent to the Amphitheater.

BEVERAGE SALES: Beer, wine, and sparkling beverages will be sold from 6:00 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, Ice Arena, City Hall, Civic Center Pool, and the Civic Center ball fields. 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, Center Street Ballfields (weather permitting), Lake Health Wellness Center, 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.

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

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.