Local 4th of July celebrations, parades and firework displays:
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Anderson Township July Fourth Parade - July 4, 11 a.m.
- Anderson Township Government Center - 7954 Beechmont Ave.
Over 100 participants will parade from Beechmont Ave to Anderson Towne Center. A festival including a vintage car show, games for children, and food will follow. Balloon Glow- July 3, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Aurora Firecracker Festival - July 3- July 4
- Lesko Park - St. Rte 56, Aurora, IN
Festival takes place along the Ohio River and includes live music performed by local bands, contests, stage entertainment, food, craft booths, and a kids area.
Balloon Glow at Coney Island - July 3, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Coney Island - 6201 Kellogg Ave.
Event includes 20 hot air balloons on display in Moonlite Mall, as well as an aerial broadcast show, stilt walkers, live music, and Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks show at 10 p.m.
Colerain Township Fourth of July Spectacular -
Rescheduled for July 5, 8-10 p.m. - Colerain Township Government Complex - 4200 Springdale Road
Event includes the headlining band “Survivor”, a 5K run/walk, family-friendly activities, and a fireworks display at 10 p.m.
Downtown All-American Birthday Party- July 4, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Yeatman’s Cove - 805 Pete Rose Way
Event includes live music and fireworks at nighttime.
City of Edgewood’s 4th of July Extravaganza - July 4, 8
- Race: President’s Park. Fireworks: Freedom Park-
Rescheduled for July 5, 7 p.m.
Event will include a 5K race for both runners and walkers. Race is followed by a parade, volleyball tournaments, free concert, and Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks.
Evendale July Fest - July 4, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Evendale Village Recreation Center - 10500 Reading Road
Event includes a 10K run and 4.5-mile walk to benefit Phi Lambda Pi- Evendale’s teen organization for students in grades 8 – 12. Fireworks conclude the night’s festivities.
Festival of Bells - July 4, 10 a.m.
- Hillsboro High School
The Annual Car and Bike Show will benefit SATH (Supplementary Assistance to the Handicapped). A fee of $15 will be applied to those entering their bike or car into the show.
Florence Independence Day Celebration -
- Florence Government Center- 8100 Ewing Blvd.- has been
Cancelled.Event includes rides, car cruises, a wellness expo, live music, and a Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks display.
Fort Mitchell's America, the Beacon of Freedom Parade- July 4, 12:30 p.m.
-Diocesan Catholic Children's Home - 75 Orphanage Rd Covington, KY 41017 - Beechwood School
Events features: Parade and floats.
Fort Thomas Fourth at the Fort - July 4, 7:40 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Tower Park- 950 S. Fort Thomas Ave.
Event features a “Firecracker 5000” race to a beer garden, a silent auction, Corvette display, miniature golf, live music, and fireworks.
Fort Thomas Independence Day Parade - July 4, 10:30 a.m.
- City of Fort Thomas – Highland High School - 2400 Memorial Parkway
Event includes a family-friendly parade.
Glendale Fourth of July Celebration -
- Summit Park- Rescheduled for July 5, 9:30 pm.
The City of Glendale and Glendale Lyceum will host the event which features a Rozzi's Famous Fireworks shortly after dusk.
Greendale Fourth Celebration -
- Greendale Park - 827 Nowlin Ave., Greendale, IN- Rescheduled for July 5, 9:30 p.m.
Event includes a 5K run/walk for myotis, fun-filled fishing derby, bike parade, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Hamilton Old-Fashioned Fourth of July - July 4, 10 a.m.
- Butler County Fairgrounds - 1715 Fairgrove Ave.
Parade travels to Route 4 and ends past Butler County Court House. A patriotic ceremony with music and activities follows the parade.
Harrison Fourth of July Parade - July 4, 11 a.m.
- Harrison Community Center - 300 George Street
Event includes live music, plenty of food and drinks, face painters, magicians, clowns, hot air balloon rides, and a Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks at dusk.
City of Independence - Independence Day Celebration -Rescheduled for July 5,
3 p.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m.- Summit View School - Memorial Park
Event features food, rides, games, music, and a full fireworks show.
**Due to weather predictions, the festival and fireworks show has been cancelled and rescheduled for July 5 and 3 p.m.
Kings Island July Fourth Fireworks - July 4, 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Kings Island - 6300 Kings Island Drive (Mason)
Kings Island’s expanded hours on Saturday are followed by an expanded fireworks show at night.
Liberty Township Fourth of July Parade - July 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Liberty Park - 6703 Yankee Road
Parade begins at Lakota East High School and is followed by rides, booths, games, and more at the park.
City of Madeira’s Independence Day Parade - July 2, 7 p.m.
- Madeira High School- 7465 Loannes Drive
Parade travels from high school to St. Gertrude’s Church. Celebration and fireworks follow parade at Sellman Park.
Madisonville Fourth of July Parade - July 4, 5 p.m.
- Madisonville Recreation Center- 5320 Stewart Road
Parade ends at Bramble Park.
Mason Red, Rhythm & Boom - July 3, 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Corwin Nixon Park- Mason-Montgomery Road
Event includes Kidz Zone, an Air National Guard flyover at 5:25 p.m. Live music and Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks follow.
Middletown Fourth of July Parade - July 4 10 a.m.
- City of Middletown - Middletown
Event has a theme “Freedom by America’s Volunteers” and includes parade that begins at 14th Street and Verity Parkway- ending at Smith Park
Montgomery Independence Day Parade - July 4, 10 a.m.
- Montgomery Park- 10101 Montgomery Road (Indian Hill)
Parade will begin on Cooper Rd. and continues to Montgomery Road and ends at Montgomery City Hall.
Mount Washington Fourth of July Parade and Contest - July 4, 9:30 a.m.
- Stanberry Park- 2221 Oxford Ave.
Event includes an annual patriotic parade and Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks
Newport's America's Celebration - Motorcycle Rally- July 3, 5 to 11 p.m., July 4, Noon to 11 p.m., July 5, Noon to 9 p.m.
-1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071.
The route for this motorcycle ride will be along the bank of the Ohio River.
Events: This celebration will include fireworks on the riverfront, games, live entertainment, food, contests and prizes.
Northside Rock N’ Roll Carnival - July 3, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Hoffner Park - 4104 Hamilton Ave. in Northside
Event includes local bands, aerial art performances, fire eaters, a drag show, dunking booth, bed of nails, and parade.
Norwood Hometown Fourth of July Celebration - July 4, 6:30 p.m.
- Shea Stadium - 2603 Harris Avenue
Event will feature various nonprofit groups, animals from the Cincinnati Zoo’s “Wings of Wonder” program, WUBE-FM (105.1) (B-105), the National Guard and a Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks show at night.
Oxford Independence Day Parade - July 3, 7 p.m.
- Oxford Uptown Park - Main & High Street
Children are able to decorate bikes and ride in the children’s bike parade. Pet owners and also walk pets in parade. Participants receive a gift bag and receive prizes for floats.
P&G Fourth of July Bash -
- Fountain Square in Downtown Cincinnati-
has been Cancelled. Event features a music and movie special- including a showing of the summer blockbuster Independence Day. Fireworks will go off during the explosions in the movie to create a unique movie-viewing experience. A Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks will follow the movie.
Pleasant Run Farms Parade and Soft Ball Game - July 4, 10 a.m.
- Parade: Elkwood St. to Forester to Clifford George Field
Event includes a parade and a Skirt Softball Game.
Red, White, and Boom! - July 4, 8 p.m.
- Riverbend Music Center - 6295 Kellogg Ave.
Event includes the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, an Armed Forces Salute, a Family Fun Zone, face painting, cornhole, and Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks.
