Go Fourth!
In the mood for food, music, or fireworks for the Fourth of July?
Check out a list of can’t-miss patriotic events to celebrate Independence Day (and beyond) throughout the community.
July 3
BB Riverboats
101 Riverboat Row
bbriverboats.com/cruises
This summer, Newport on the Levee, meetNKY, and BB Riverboats are bringing a brand-new Independence Day celebration to Northern Kentucky. You can enjoy a delicious buffet and settle into unmatched seats for a fireworks display during the dinner cruise!
12 p.m.: Lunch Cruise
3 p.m.: Sightseeing Cruise of the history and sites in our area.
8 p.m.: Dinner and Fireworks. Riverboat will dock behind Newport Aquarium for fireworks view.
Red, Rhythm and Boom
4 p.m.,Mason Municipal Campus
6000 Mason Montgomery Road
www.imaginemason.org/things-to-do/2024-red-
The City of Mason hosts their annual 4th of July jamboree. Kids and adults can enjoy the nine-hole putt-putt course, slides and bounce houses, carnival games, and more. This year’s musical guests are Sister Hazel and ‘90s favorite Spin Doctors. The night wraps up with a firework display and drone show from Rozzi Famous Fireworks.
Newport Blast
5 p.m., Newport on the Levee
One Levee Way, Newport
www.newportonthelevee.com
For the first time, Newport on the Levee is throwing a carnival-themed celebration. Start the long weekend of events for the Fourth of July with face painting, a hot dog eating contest, and of course, a fireworks and drone show from Rozzi Fireworks!
July 4
Ault Park 56th Annual Independence Day Fireworks
Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Circle
www.aultparkac.org
After a bit of uncertainly and big boost from Zac Taylor, this annual favorite returns, with family fun and an evening celebrating freedom. Find food trucks, kids’ activities, and live music throughout the day!
10:30 a.m. – Walk-up registration to children’s parade and contest
11 a.m. – Morning program starts; includes children’s parade and contest
6 – 11 p.m. – Evening program with music and fireworks
7:30 p.m. – Live Music- GenX
10 p.m. – Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks
Mad Tree Brewing Red White and Blue Ash
4–10:30 p.m.Summit Park
4335 Glendale Milford Road
www.blueashevents.com
Summit Park hosts the annual “Red, White and Blue Ash,” with rides, food, and live character entertainment. This year’s music lineup features concert from Judah & The Lion oand Motherfolk. Don’t miss the MadTree Brewing Beer Garden, and check out the progress on MadTree’s new brewery/restaurant, MadTree Parks & Rec, opening soon in Summit Park.
The fireworks at 10 p.m. are set to a music provided by Warm 98.5.
Fort Thomas
Tower Park, 801 Cochran Ave., Fort Thomas
fortthomasky.org/event/fort-thomas-independence-day-celebration/
Fort Thomas celebrates with a full day of activities. . Wake up early for the Firecracker 5K, get a good seat for the annual parade, and wind down the evening with great music.
8 a.m. – Firecracker 5K
10:30 a.m. – Parade
4 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting for playground | 4pm
6 p.m. – Music fromLondon Street, and Sly Band, plus food trucks and activities
10 p.m. – Fireworks
Northside Parade and Rock ‘n’ Roll Carnival
Photo: Kyle Chaney
Parade at 11 a.m.
northsideparade.com
Northside Rock ‘n’ Roll Carnival
Hoffner Park, ,4101 Hamilton Ave
1 p.m. to midnight
July 5 and 6 – 4:30 p.m. to midnight
The most independent of Fourth of July parades is back, an hour earlier this year. The parade starts at 11 a.m., traveling down Hamilton Avenue from Ashtree to Palm streets.
A full weekend of entertainment follows in Hoffner Park with 30 bands, plus food and retail vendors, with beers and seltzers from MadTree.
Red White and BOOM
Riverbend Music Center hosts John Morris Russel and the Cincinnati Pops for a showcase of American favorites music showcase, followed by a post-concert fireworks finale,
The lawn at Riverbend has lots of space to relax and bring a picnic on the lawn, plus kids 17 and under sit FREE on the lawn, and all active and retired military receive $5 tickets (1 per member).
Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Avenue
www.cincinnatisymphony.org
July 5
Cincinnati Reds
Keep the nation’s birthday party rolling as the Reds. take on the Detroit Tiger.
It’s a City Connect Friday, with a special post-game patriotic drone light show and fireworks.
Get tickets at reds.com.
– Sydney Carter