4th of July events, parades and fireworks in Greater Cincinnati

Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati Enquirer

Our nation's Independence Day falls midweek this year, so hang out your stars and stripes bunting and put on your party pants because the celebrations begin early and run into the weekend.

Here's a look at all the Fourth of July festivals, concerts and fireworks displays happening around Greater Cincinnati this year. Party responsibly, America!

This list focuses on ALL the July 4th events in town. For a quick look at when and where to find fireworks near you, click here.

Weekend of June 28-30

Reading: Carnival and Fireworks, 5-11 p.m. June 28, noon-11 p.m. June 29-30, Koenig Park, 1401 Koenig Ave. Softball, games, rides, inflatables, live music, food, and fireworks at 10 p.m. Sunday. facebook.com.

Downtown: All American Birthday Bash, 4-10 p.m. June 29, Sawyer Point Park, 705 E. Pete Rose Way. See 200 vintage cars, enjoy live music, and more. Free. Cincinnati-oh.gov.

Falmouth: Pendleton County 4th of July Parade, 2 p.m. June 29, Pendleton County Fairgrounds, 68 Fairgrounds Road. Parade leaves fairgrounds left onto State Route 27, right on Shelby and ending on Main Street. Free. facebook.com.

Here's a look at Independence Day events around Greater Cincinnati.
Here's a look at Independence Day events around Greater Cincinnati.

Oxford: Freedom Festival Parade, 5 p.m. June 30, Kramer Elementary School, 400 W. Sycamore St. Progresses south on College Avenue, east on High Street and ends at Poplar Street. Free. enjoyoxford.org.

July 2

Blanchester: Fourth of July Festival: Thank a Farmer, 5-11 p.m. July 2-3, 11 a.m.-dusk July 4, 127 W. Broadway St. July 2: Live music with Rachel Patterson, Spencer Robinette, Hearthstone Worship. July 3: Live music with Werner Crawford, The Dillion Band, Life After This, cornhole tournament. July 4: Parade, live music with Glady Road, Patrick Roush, Ronnie Vaughn Band, entertainment with The Gymnastics Loft, bird show with Midwest Falconry and fireworks at dusk. blanchesterchamber.org.

July 3

Colerain Township: 4th of July Spectacular, 7 p.m. July 3, Drew Campbell Memorial Commons, 4160 Springdale Road. Enjoy food trucks, live music from Second Wind, a kids' play area, touch-a-truck, and fireworks. Free parking, shuttles and admission. colerain.org.

Fairfield: Red, White & Kaboom, 4-10 p.m. July 3, Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive and Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Road. Two parks, one party! At Village Green, enjoy a farmers market, food truck and performances by Cincinnati Circus at 4 and 6 p.m. At Harbin Park, there will be food trucks, live music with Walk of Shame, and Rozzi Fireworks at 10 p.m. Free. fairfield-city.org.

Florence: Independence Day Celebration, 7-10 p.m. July 3, Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd. Food trucks, vendors, live music with East of Austin and Elite Pyrotechnics fireworks at 10 p.m. Parking available at Florence Government Center campus. Rain date is July 4. Free. florence-ky.gov.

Green Township: Independence Day Celebration, 5:30 p.m. July 3, Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road. Celebration includes a free concert by Saffire Express and fireworks at dusk. Food and drinks, including beer, available for purchase from local nonprofit organizations. No alcohol carried in. Free shuttle buses from Dulles Elementary (6481 Bridgetown Road) and Our Lady of Visitation (3180 South Road). greentwp.org.

Madeira: Friendly Fourth, 5:30-11 p.m. July 3, McDonald Commons Park, 7502 Dawson Road. The Madeira Mile kicks off this fun event, which includes food, beer, entertainment, a parade at 6 p.m., family-friendly festivities and fireworks at 10 p.m. madeiracity.com.

Mason: Red, Rhythm & Boom, 4-10 p.m. July 3, Mason Municipal and Community Center Campus, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road. Enjoy a kids' zone with 9-hole putt-putt golf, slides, bounce houses, carnival games, a trackless train and more. Food trucks, adult beverages, live music with Sister Hazel at 6 p.m. and Spin Doctors at 8 p.m. Rozzi's Famous Fireworks and Drone Show at 10 p.m. Lawn seating is first come, first serve beginning at 3 p.m. imaginemason.org.

Middletown: Broad Street Blast, 6 p.m. July 3, Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave. Enjoy food trucks, live music from Finnigan-Denson, and Noah Wotherspoon Band, followed by fireworks. Free. facebook.com.

Milford: Sparks in the Park, 7-10 p.m. July 3, Riverside Ballfield, 100 Race St. Bring chairs or blankets to set up your spot on the ballfield. Food, adult beverages in special event dora cups, live music followed by Rozzi Famous Fireworks. Free admission. milford.org.

Montgomery: Patriotic Concert, 7:15-9 p.m. July 3, Montgomery Park, 10105 Montgomery Road. Enjoy a patriotic concert by the Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. Free.

Mount Auburn: Inwood All-American Block Party, 5-10 p.m. July 3, Inwood Park, 2308 Vine St. Cincinnati Circus bounce house, face painting, hot dog cart, live music with What About Jane, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. cincinnati-oh-gov.

Mount Healthy: 4th of July Celebration, 6-10 p.m. July 3, Mount Healthy City Park, 1541 Hill Ave. Live music, fireworks. facebook.com.

Newport: Newport Blast, 5 p.m. July 3, Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way. Celebrate Independence Day with a carnival-themed extravaganza followed by a Rozzi Fireworks display and drone show. There’ll be stilt walkers, live music from DV8, juggling magicians, games, inflatables for the kids, a hot dog eating contest and more. BB Riverboats will be offering three ticketed cruise options to coincide with the event, which require advance reservations. Blast admission is free. Bit.ly/NewportBlast24.

Oxford: Freedom Festival, 5-10:30 p.m. July 3, Oxford Community Park, 6801 Fairfield Road. Axe throwing, large inflatables, games, gaga pit, carriage rides, face painting, food and beverages, live music. Fireworks at 10 p.m. $5 parking. Enjoyoxford.org.

July 4

Anderson Township: Beechmont Bolt, 9:45 a.m. July 4, Christ Hospital Outpatient Center, 7545 Beechmont Ave. 1-mile race for runners only. $20. runsignup.com.

Anderson Township: Independence Day Parade, 10 a.m. July 4, Anderson Township Operations Center, 7954 Beechmont Ave. Parade ends at Anderson Towne Center (7500 Beechmont Ave.). andersontownshipoh.gov.

Anderson Township: Red, White & Boom, 8 p.m. July 4, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. Join conductor John Morris Russell and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for a showcase of American favorites, followed by fireworks. $15-up, $5-up military. Free lawn tickets ages 17-under. cincinnatisymphony.org.

Blue Ash: Red White & Blue Ash, 4-10:30 p.m. July 4, Summit Park. 4335 Glendale Milford Road. Enjoy food trucks, restaurants, a beer garden provided by MadTree, carnival rides and family fun. Live music with headliner Judah & the Lion with opener Motherfolk. Rozzi Pyrotechnics at 10 p.m. set to patriotic music. Free. Blueashevents.com.

Red, White & Blue Ash ends with a fireworks show at Summit Park. Pictured: Red, White & Blue Ash 2022.
Red, White & Blue Ash ends with a fireworks show at Summit Park. Pictured: Red, White & Blue Ash 2022.

Colerain: July 4th Vintage Baseball Game, noon July 4, Colerain Park, 4725 Springdale Road. Family-friendly game features players in vintage 1869 attire, playing by rules from 150 years ago. Free. facebook.com.

Covington: Fourth of July Festival, 1-5 p.m. July 4, Sisters of Notre Dame, 1601 Dixie Highway, Covington. Enjoy kids’ games, raffles, silent auction, live music and Honey Hill Farm animals. Free. facebook.com.

Covington: Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Assn. Fourth of July Parade, 11 a.m. July 4, St. Augustine School, W. 19 St., Covington. Parade route: West 19th Street, Euclid Avenue, 18th Street, Homan Avenue, Augustine Street, 21st Street, Howell Street, Jefferson Avenue. See decorated bicycles, wagons, strollers, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, banners, dogs, cars, trucks and floats. Social gathering with refreshments follows. Free.

Downtown: Rockin’ the Roebling, 7-10 p.m. July 4, Smale Riverfront Park, 166 Mehring Way, Downtown. July 4th concert with Ernie Johnson From Detroit. Free. Cincinnati-oh.gov.

Edgewood: 4th of July Celebration. Independence Day 5K Race at 7:30 a.m. July 4 at Presidents Park (283 Dudley Pike). Parade at 9:30 a.m. from Caywood Elementary and Turkeyfood Middle School campus (3300 Turkeyfoot Road). 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Park (550 Freedom Park Drive) there is a free concert by the Derek Alan Band followed by fireworks. Free. edgewoodky.gov.

Evendale: Conquer the Hill 10K, 8 a.m.-noon July 4, Evendale Recreation Center, 10500 Reading Road. 10K run course is USATF certified. Walker's course is family-friendly and non-professional. Awards. $25. runsignup.com.

Fort Mitchell: Independence Day Parade, 12:30 p.m. July 4. Parade begins at the DCCH Center for Children and Families Fairgrounds (75 Orphanage Road), follows Dixie Highway to Beechwood Road, ending at Beechwood High School (54 Beechwood Road). Free. fortmitchell.com.

Fort Thomas: Independence Day Celebration, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. July 4, Tower Park, 950 S. Fort Thomas Ave. Firecracker 5K at 8 a.m. starts at Tower Park Mess Hall (801 Cochran Ave.), parade at 10:30 a.m., playground opens at 4 p.m., food trucks, Cincinnati Circus, bounce houses, face painting and live music with Sly Band, and Mad Costanza at 6 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m. fortthomasky.org.

Franklin: Independence Day Parade, 10 a.m. July 4. Parade lines up at Park Ave., crosses Lion Bridge, right onto River St., ends at Farm Ave. No fireworks this year due to construction at Community Park. franklinohio.org.

Hamilton: July 4th Celebration, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4. Parade at 10 a.m. from Butler County Fairgrounds (1715 Fairgrove Ave.) to Park Ave. at F Street, historical sites open until 4 p.m., RiversEdge Amphitheater concert at 8:30 p.m. with That Arena Rock Show, and fireworks at 10 p.m. Free. hamiltonjuly4th.org.

Hamilton Township: Freedom Parade & Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4, Testerman Park, 8373 Maineville Road. Parade followed by festival with skydiving show, live music, inflatables, a cool down zone with water slides, games, and food trucks. Free. hamilton-township.org.

Harrison: July 4th Parade and Celebration, 4-10 p.m. July 4, Harrison Community Center, 300 George St. Parade at 4 p.m. from intersection of George and Broadway streets. Parade travels west on Broadway to State St., north to Harrison Ave. and east to Washington. Family-friendly festivities, live music with P&G Big Band, Don't Tell Steve, cornhole tournament, fireworks at dusk. Free. facebook.com.

Lebanon: Run4Home 5K and Kids Fun Run, 8:30-11 a.m. July 4, Armco Park, shelter 33, 1223 State Route 741. 3.1-mile course in shaded park. Fruit, yogurt and bagels after race. $10-$25. runsignup.com.

Liberty Township: 4th of July Parade, 9 a.m. July 4, Lakota East High School (6840 Lakota Lane) and ends at Liberty Junior School (7055 Dutchland Parkway). liberty-township.com.

Loveland: Independence Day Celebration, 4-11 p.m. July 4, Nisbit Park, City Hall and downtown Loveland. Food trucks, lawn games, dancing, scavenger hunt, bingo, game show battle rooms, a kids’ bike decorating contest and parade, live music from Trailer Park Floosies, and fireworks. Parade steps off at 7 p.m. from Loveland Elementary School (600 Loveland Madeira Road) and ends at the intersection of State Route 48 and East Loveland Avenue. There’s bingo at 4 and 5 p.m., and a pie-eating contest in front of City Hall at 8:30 p.m. Free. lovinlifeloveland.com/events/Loveland-independence-day-celebration.

The City of Loveland's annual Independence Day celebration includes a parade, fireworks, concert, family fun zone, pie eating contest, game show entertainment and more.
The City of Loveland's annual Independence Day celebration includes a parade, fireworks, concert, family fun zone, pie eating contest, game show entertainment and more.

Mason: Kings Island Fourth of July Celebration, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive. One of the largest and most immersive fireworks displays in the area. visitkingsisland.com.

Middletown: Independence Parade, 10-11:30 a.m. July 4, Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave. Parade travels from the park to Main St., left on Central Ave. cityofmiddletown.org.

Monroe: 4th of July Parade, noon July 4. Parade travels streets of Macready, Elm and Main from Kroger to Monroe Community Park (500 Main St.). Light Up the Sky festivities start at 5 p.m. at park with food trucks and refreshments, kids' activities, hot air balloon rides, live music by After the Party, and fireworks at 10 p.m. Free. facebook.com.

Montgomery: Independence Day Parade & Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4, Montgomery Park, 10101 Montgomery Road. Parade route runs east along Cooper Road from the junior high to Montgomery Road, then north to Schoolhouse Lane. Afterward enjoy food, entertainment and family-friendly fun. Free. Montgomeryohio.gov.

Mount Lookout: Ault Park July 4th Celebration, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 4, Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Circle. Food trucks, kids' activities, live music and fireworks. Free. cincinnati-oh.gov.

New Richmond: Freedom Fest, 6 p.m. July 4, 4-8 p.m. July 5, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 6, Post 6770. July 4: parade. July 5: vendors, beer booths, Cincinnati Circus, live music and bingo. July 6: car show, vendors, beer booths, Cincinnati Circus, cardboard boat race, live music and Rozzi's Famous Fireworks. facebook.com.

Northside: Northside Parade and Rock ‘n’ Roll Carnival, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. July 4, 4:30 p.m.-1 a.m. July 5-6, Hoffner Park. The city's most vibrant Independence Day parade starts at 11 a.m., followed by three days of live music and entertainment. Free. northsiderocks.com; northsideparade.com.

Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy Lions Marching Band performs on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, during the Northside Fourth of July Parade.
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy Lions Marching Band performs on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, during the Northside Fourth of July Parade.

Norwood: Hometown Fireworks, 6:30 p.m. July 4, Shea Stadium, 2603 Harris Ave. facebook.com.

Over-the-Rhine: Fourth of July Celebration, 6-10 p.m. July 4, Washington Park, Elm St. Family-friendly games and activities. Fireworks after sunset. Free. washingtonpark.org.

Ross: Stricker's Grove 4th of July Celebration, 2-11 p.m. July 4, Stricker's Grove, 11490 Hamilton Cleves Road. Enjoy rides, food, and fireworks. Admission to park is free, parking is $5 before 6 p.m. and $10 after 6 p.m. Individual ride tickets are $2.50 each or purchase an unlimited ride armband for $20. facebook.com.

Sayler Park: Fourth of July Bike Parade, 10 a.m. July 4, Sayler Park School (6700 Home City Ave.) to Nelson Sayler Memorial Park (6600 Gracely Drive). Kids, teens and adults can decorate their bikes and ride in the parade. Light refreshments and prizes for best-decorated bikes. Free. facebook.com.

Sharonville: 4th on the Loop, noon-3 p.m. July 4, 11115 Main St. Parade at noon followed by afterparty. Free. sharonville.org.

Springboro: Boro Boom, 6-10 p.m. July 4, Springboro High School, 1675 S. Main St. Bounce houses, food trucks, live music with Reel2Real and fireworks. cityofspringboro.com.

West Chester: Taps, Tastes & Tunes, noon-11 p.m. July 4-6, Voice of America Park, 8070 Tylersville Road. Enjoy live music and family fun all three days. July 4 headliner: John Morgan. July 5: Lit. July 6: Nine Days, The Smithereens. Fireworks cap off the night on July 5. Free admission. cincyfests.com.

Wyoming: 4th of July Celebration, all day July 4, Downtown Business District and Oak Park. Parade at 10 a.m. from Village Green (400 Wyoming Ave.), west on Wyoming Avenue, north on Springfield Pike, east on Wentworth Avenue, south on Burns Avenue and east on Wyoming Avenue. From 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Oak Park (928 Oak Ave.), enjoy inflatable bounce houses, obstacle course, games, food and live music from The Shifferly Road Band, followed by Rozzi's Fireworks. Free. wyomingohio.gov.

July 5

Downtown: Cincinnati Reds vs. Detroit Tigers, 7:10 p.m. July 5, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way. Post-game fireworks start 15 minutes after conclusion of game. reds.com.

Independence: Independence Day Celebration, 5-11 p.m. July 5, 4 p.m.-midnight July 6, Memorial Park, 2099 Jack Woods Parkway. Friday: Rides, family-friendly activities, live music, Roman candle show at 10 p.m. Saturday: Parade at 3 p.m. from Summit View Academy (5006 Madison Pike) to Simon Kenton High School (11132 Madison Pike), rides, family-friendly activities, live music, Vito's Fireworks at 10 p.m. Free; ride wristbands are $20-$25. facebook.com.

July 6

Rising Sun: Stars & Stripes Celebration, 4-10:30 p.m. July 6, Front St. and Riverfront Park. Ohio County Tourism, the city of Rising Sun and the Rising Sun Lion's Club hosts this celebration, which includes arts and crafts and information booths, food trucks, a foam party in the Foam Zone, DJ and live music from Saffire Express, and Hank Ruff and the Hellbenders, followed by fireworks at 10 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs. Free. facebook.com.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: July 4th, 2024: Events, parades, fireworks to light up Cincinnati

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