Light the Night
““It will be celebrated with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.””
The tradition of setting off fireworks on the 4th of July began in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, during the first organized commemoration of Independence Day. If the History Channel is to be believed, a ship's cannon fired a 13–gun salute in honor of the 13 colonies, and setting us on the 245-year road to our very own celebrations.
With the holiday falling on Monday, the upcoming weekend is filled with parades, concerts, and fireworks all weekend. Check out the list below to see where you can see explosions in the sky!
Friday & Saturday
Taps, Tastes, and Tune at VOA Park
Friday, July 1, 5–11 p.m.
Saturday, July 2, 12–11 p.m.
Sunday, July 3, 12–10 p.m.
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting
8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester
A three-day festival with live music, food, and drinks, with fireworks on Sunday.
Details at www.westchesteroh.org
Madeira Independence Day Parade and Celebration
Saturday, July 2, 5–10pm
McDonald Commons Park, 7502-7110 Dawson Roard
Madeira Mile- Begins at Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church begins at 4:30 p.m., with a festival in the park before and after the 5 p.m. parade. Music from Hey Monea Band, with fireworks at 10 p.m.
Details at www.madeiracity.com/friendlyfourth.
Sunday
Colerain Township’s 4th of July Spectacular
Sunday, July 3, 1–10 p.m.
Drew Campbell Memorial Commons, 4160 Springdale Road
Vintage baseball game at 1 p.m.; food trucks and children’s activities, with live music at 7 p.m.
More info at www.colerain.org/223/4th-of-July-Spectacular.
Larosa’s Balloon Glow
Sunday, July 3, 8 – 10 p.m.
Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave.
Watch the night sky glow with hot air balloons, jump and play on inflatable obstacles, enjoy carnival food and games, and end the night with Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks!
Parking is $20 before 2pm and $25 after 2pm.
Get details at coneyislandpark.com/event/balloon-glow.
Green Township Independence Day Fireworks and Concert
Sunday, July 3, 5:30 p.m.
Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road
The new playground area complete will open for the celebration, with food and drinks available for sale by local community groups. Music from Jim Trace & The Makers and Saffire Express, with fireworks at dusk.
Get the details at greentwp.org/parks-department/concert-series.
Fairfield Red, White & Kaboom
Sunday, July 3, 10 p.m.
Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Road
Though Harbin Park is closed for construction, the soccer lot will be open for the fireworks show. The fireworks show is designed to help broaden the viewing area by utilizing bigger shells and a larger shooting zone, so whether in the park or on your own porch, Fairfield can celebrate together
Get all the details at www.fairfield-city.org/578/Red-White-Kaboom.
Kings Island Independence Day Fireworks
Sunday, July 3
Special fireworks show at 10 p.m., park open until midnight.
Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive
The park will light up the sky with its new 50th anniversary show “Fun, Fireworks, and Fifty – a Kings Island Nighttime Spectacular.” The 14-minute show features fireworks, synchronized drones, laser projections and original music taking guests on a nostalgic journey through Kings Island’s first 50 years, narrated by Barry Williams, Greg Brady from The Brady Bunch, narrates the show.
Get the details at www.visitkingsisland.com/events/4th-of-july-spectacular.
Sparks in the Park
Sunday, July 3, 7–10pm
Riverside Ballfield, 425 Victor Stier Drive, Milford
The American Legion will offer adult beverages in special event DORA cups. Find food from Street Fried Food Truck, Johnny’s Creamy Whip, and Kona Ice. The Milford Community Fire Department will have ice cold soda and water. Live music from Sean Riley and Billy Rock Band, followed by Rozzi Famous Fireworks at 10 p.m
Mount Healthy Fireworks at City Park
Sunday, July 3, 6 p.m.
City Park, 1541 Hill Ave.
Food, drinks, and live music performed by the Colour of Rhythm, and fireworks.
Get the details at www.mthealthy.org/home/events.
Reading American Legion 4th of July Celebration
Sunday, July 3, fireworks at 10 p.m.
Koenig Park, 520 W. Columbia Ave.
Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series and Fireworks
Saturday, July 2, 2–10pm
Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way
Live music from Erin Coburn, Crown Watts, Classic Rock Experience, and Thunderstruck with fireworks at 10 p.m.
Sharonville Stars & Stripes Beneath the Lights
July 3, 6–10:30 p.m.
Sharon and Chester Roads
Game booths, food trucks, inflatables, giant Jenga, and more. Live music from The Remains at 7 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m.
Monday
56th Annual Independence Day Fireworks
Monday, July 4, 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Ave.
Family fun during the day and an evening filled with celebrating freedom and the Founding Fathers. There will be food trucks, kids’ activities, and live music throughout the day! More details to come about the schedule of events. Live music from GenX with Rozzi’s fireworks at 10 p.m.
Red, White & Blue Ash
Monday, July 4, 6–10 p.m.
Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road
Live music from Blessid Union of Souls (6 p.m.) and Gavin DeGraw (8:15 p.m.)
The region’s biggest fireworks show from Rozzi’s Fireworks, with rides, vendors and drinks In addition to outstanding live music and fantastic fireworks, Fretboard Brewing Red, White & Blue Ash has family-fun festival rides, local food vendors, drinks, live character performances, and more!
Get details at www.blueashevents.com/event_information.
Harrison Fourth of July Fireworks
Monday, July 4, 4 p.m.
Harrison Community Center, 300 George St.
The parade, featuring 38 floats or organizations, begins at 4 p.m. Family activities at the Center begin at 5, with a stilt walker, magician, face painting, balloon sculpting, and caricature artists. Food and drinks available from LaRosa's Mobile Kitchen, Lindsey's Shaved Ice, American Legion (hot dogs and brats), and Harrison High School Music Boosters (burgers, Chic-Fil-A sandwiches and snacks). Music from The Renegades, followed by fireworks at dusk.
Edgewood 44th Annual 4th of July
Monday, July 4, 9:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Freedom Park, 550 Freedom Park Drive
The 43rd Annual City of Edgewood/Tri-State Running Independence Day 5K Race will begin at Presidents Park at 7:30 a.m. The parade is at 9:30 a.m., with Grand Marshall Corporal Howard Requardt, a veteran of Okinawa/
The Derek Alan Band plays at 7:30 p.m. with fireworks at 9:45 p.m
Get the details at edgewoodky.gov/july-4th-extravaganza.
Fourth Fest
Monday July 4, 6–10pm
Evendale Recreation Center, 10500 Reading Road
41st July 4th 10K Run & Walk at 8 a.m.
Food trucks (The Cone, Habanero’s, Brew City Sausage, Funnel Vision, Brent’s Smokin Butts & Grill, The Chili Hut and Hungry Bros.), inflatables, DJ, cornhole, raffle games and more, with fireworks at 10 p.m.
Get the details at www.evendaleohio.org/recreation/events.
Hamilton’s July 4 Celebration
Monday, July 4, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Veterans Park, 10 New London Road
The theme for Butler County's largest 4th of July parade and festivities is “celebrating family!” Families s are encouraged to attend together. Gold Star and/or Blue Star Families are asked to bring their flags so they can be recognized.
The parade is at 10 a.m. with live music from The Inturns (7 p.m.) and That Arena Rock Show (8:30 p.m.) with fireworks at 10 p.m.
Get the details at www.hamiltonjuly4th.org.
City of Loveland’s Independence Day Celebration
Monday, July 4, 4–10 p.m.
Nisbet Park, 126 Karl Brown Way
Parade at 7 p.m., live music by Color Blind, kid zone, food trucks, with fireworks at 10 p.m.
Norwood Hometown Fireworks
Monday, July 4, 8–10 p.m.
Shea Stadium, 2603 Harris Ave.
This is the 17th year for the fireworks show in Norwood. Music from the Cincinnati Tradition Drum & Bugle Corps, a raffle, and more. Rozzi’s Fireworks at dusk.
Stricker’s Grove 4th of July Celebration
Monday, July 4, 3–11 p.m.
Stricker’s Grove, 11490 Hamilton Cleves Road
Enjoy rides, food, friends and family and cap the day off with fireworks! Free admission to the park, though there is a ticket-cost for rides vary. Food and alcohol available for purchase or bring in your food. Fireworks at 10 p.m.
Get the details at www.strickersgrove.com.
4th of July Celebration
Monday, July 4, 4–10 p.m.
Washington Park, 1230 Elm St
Enjoy kids activities and games throughout the park, and food from local vendors. Fireworks show after sunset, around 9:15. Arrive early to save your seat and enjoy the festivities
Get the details at washingtonpark.org/events/4th-of-july-celebration.
Wyoming July 4 Celebration
Monday, July 4, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Oak Parl, 878 Oak Ave.
Parade at 10 a.m.; inflatables, games, and food at 5:30 p.m., with live music at 6:30 p.m. Rozzi’s Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Get the details at wyomingohio.gov/event/july-4th-celebration.