While you may be gearing up to celebrate Memorial Day, think twice before setting off any fireworks in certain areas in central Ohio. Since 2022, Ohio law has allowed residents to detonate consumer-grade fireworks only on certain holidays at specific times.

Cities, towns, and organizations across central Ohio are hosting parades and events to honor the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the armed forces on Memorial Day.

Whether honoring veterans or celebrating the unofficial start to summer, here are events happening in central Ohio on Memorial Day weekend.

Nearly 1,000 new construction projects in Ohio and a record number of motorists could delay your travel plans this Memorial Day weekend.

Ohio road construction could also slow down your Memorial Day weekend drive. Here's what to know. Most people will drive over Memorial Day weekend, with 39.4 million people projected to travel by car, about one million more travelers compared to 2024. This could lead to experiencing heavy traffic and delays when on the road.

Ted Bauer was 21 when he went into the Air Force. He is one of the few WWII Veterans left in the Ohio Valley, according to Elison Assisted Living & Memory Care. Bauer just celebrated his 103 birthday in October 2024. Thank you to all of the men and women who have served or are currently serving our country.

In a solemn Statehouse tribute, Ohio leaders honor fallen service members, reminding citizens of Memorial Day’s true meaning beyond picnics and gatherings.

Multiple Memorial Day parades and services are scheduled throughout Wayne County. The Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery will hold a flag placement Saturday and a service Sunday. Location: Parade begins at the Wayne County Fairgrounds and proceeds to Wooster Cemetery.