Enjoy summer with a big bang, and more, at Cedar Point

Editor's note: Justin Dietz is a Register correspondent representing CPFoodBlog.com and @CPFoodBlog on Twitter.SANDUSKY — Have you walked out of the house and enjoyed summer yet?Now that the season is officially here, the Fourth of July weekend is a great time to get out and enjoy Cedar Point.Not only are there all of your favorite rides and attractions, but there is also quite a bit going on for the long holiday weekend that you might not want to miss.First of all, the Johnsonville Big Taste Grill rolls into Cedar Point Friday through Sunday. The 40-square-foot grilling surface promises to cook up some terrific brats all weekend at a special price.In other related Cedar Point news:Surf Lounge Refillable CupIf you are a season passholder, there is a new offer at Cedar Point that you might want to consider.Inside Hotel Breakers is the full service bar, Surf Lounge. The park just introduced an all-season souvenir cup for the bar. Yes, you read that right. For $24.95, you get a Surf Lounge insulated cup, and your first specialty cocktail. Then all season, bring the cup back for $10 refills.The Surf Lounge cup only includes specialty cocktails — like Long Island iced teas, margaritas, sex on the beaches, frozen piña coladas, frozen strawberry daiquiris — and other signature drinks. Beer and wine are not included.You can also only drink the beverage in the hotel, on the boardwalk or at the beach. You are not permitted to bring them inside Cedar Point or Cedar Point Shores.Currently, the cups can only be refilled at the Surf Lounge. For a fun and relaxing summer on the Cedar Point beach, many will find this an intriguing offer, especially considering it is about double the size of a standard drink purchased at the bar.The Budweiser ClydesdalesFrom 2-4 p.m. Saturday, the Budweiser Clydesdales will parade around the park's main midway.Pie-eating contestsFrom 1:30-2 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday at Choir Stage by All Wheels Extreme, guests can partake in pie-eating contests. Test your gut in hopes of taking home a trophy.Special mealsFrom 5-9 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday at Lakeside Pavilion, guests can partake in a special meal, called Red, White, and Boogie. The meal is $19 for adults and $14 for kids who are 12 and under. There are many different options, including:• The Farmers Market Table, serving garden, potato and pasta salads• The Slider Bar, serving burgers, pulled pork, tobacco onions and traditional barbecue sauces• Hot Dog Extravaganza, serving mini hot dogs and an all-American topping bar• Loaded Potato Wedge Bar, serving scallions, bacon, cheeses, sour cream, hot sauce, barbecue sauce and ranch• Sweet Treats, serving cookies, apple pie and watermelon• Coca-Cola products, bottled water• A cash bar serving beer and wineIn addition to some great food options, like Melt Bar & Grilled or the new Crystal Rock Cafe in Cedar Point Shores, guests will also be able to eat from the following food trucks over the Fourth of July weekend: Hogback BBQ and Firehouse Grilling.The Firehouse Grilling food truck will be serving burgers and more during the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend at Cedar Point.Hogback BBQ offers some really great smoked meat options, and Firehouse Grilling serves one of the best burgers you may ever eat.Cedar Point fireworksCedar Point will offer fireworks on Tuesday starting at 10:30 pm. Guests can purchase a special VIP viewing experience ticket, which includes an all-you-can-eat meal of hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, chips and drinks, as well as VIP seating to enjoy the show.If you do not wish to purchase the VIP viewing experience, some of the best spots to enjoy the fireworks are along the Cedar Point Beach, near the GateKeeper sign or while riding WindSeeker, GateKeeper, Valravn or the Ferris wheel.In addition to all of that additional fun this weekend, military personnel receive free admission to Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores Saturday through Tuesday.So it is time to step out of the air conditioning, enjoy the fresh air, a funnel cake or two, and get to "The Point." As quickly as the summer started, the next thing you know, we will be talking about HalloWeekends.As in years past, Cedar Point will shoot off fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday. They are planned for 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.