A Guide to 4th of July Events in Cincinnati {2015}

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It’s time to plan your 4th of July weekend!  Check out this comprehensive guide to events around the area to celebrate…

FREE American Salute, Burnet Woods Trailside Nature Center 
July 2, 6-9:30p
After a popular 4th of July show last season, the CCO brass quintet will return to Burnet Woods Lakeside Stage to help you and your family celebrate the 4th of July in style at American Salute! The CCO will dazzle with a concert by the Burnet Woods Lake painting a musical portrait of American. And don’t forget to stick around for the FREE fireworks show! 6-7pm | Opening act TBD 7:15-7:45pm | Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra Little Big Band 8:30pm | CCO string quartet After | FREE fireworks show!


FREE City of Madeira Independence Day Festivities
July 2
Parade starts at 7 p.m. starting at Madeira High School and goes down Miami Ave. ending at St. Gertrude School. Following parade will be event in Sellman Park with music, food and drinks. Fireworks at 10 p.m.


FREE Fountain Square Independence Day Celebration
July 3, 9:45-10:15p
In celebration of America’s birthday, bring your family and friends to Fountain Square for a spectacular Independence Day fireworks show from the rooftop of Macy’s downtown store. Spectacular fireworks will light up the Cincinnati skyline at 9:45 p.m. during the evening’s MidPoint Indie Summer concert which is part of the 2015 PNC Summer Series.


Red, White, & Kaboom! Fireworks Over Fairfield
July 3, 7p
Red, White & Kaboom celebrates Independence Day in Fairfield with an amazing fireworks display from Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks with entertainment, food and activities at three official viewing locations in Fairfield.

Fairfield Aquatic Center: Relax poolside and enjoy a spectacular view of Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks. Enjoy music and games from DJ John, food specials, more. Admission is $5 per person (free for members).

FREE Village Green Park: Music by All Systems Go

FREE Harbin Park: Music by Gee, Your Band Smells Terrific


FREE LaRosa’s Balloon Glow, Coney Island
July 3, 5-10:30p
Live music, family entertainment and Coney’s Classic Rides make for a fun-filled evening. Later, the evening sky illuminates when hot air balloons of every color “glow” for all to see. The grand finale for the event is a spectacular Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks display over the banks of Lake Como. Parking: $8 until 2:00pm; $10 after 2:00pm. There is no charge (other than parking) to view the balloons and fireworks. Normal rates apply for Sunlite Pool and Coney’s Classic Rides. Sunlite Pool will be open until 9:30pm for swimming. The Pool area will remain open for fireworks viewing. Coney’s Classic Rides will stay open until 11:00pm.


FREE City of Independence Fourth of July Celebration, Memorial Park 
July 3-4
The 4th of July Celebration is the largest event during the summer in Independence. The festival runs on Friday and Saturday nights. On Friday nights you can expect to enjoy rides, music, food and a general festive atmosphere. On Saturday, the celebration starts with a parade that runs from Summit View Middle School to Memorial Park. The festival is held at Memorial Park and begins with the arrival of the parade. Festivities include food, rides & games for children, and concludes with a spectacular fireworks show.


FREE Harrison Fourth of July Celebration 
July 4, 5-11p
Parade at 10a and Community Celebration from 5-11p. Family Entertainment, Food and Drinks, Kids Activities, Free Games and much more. Live music from Gen X. Fireworks begin at dusk and last about 30 minutes. Be sure to bring blankets and chairs. NO Alcoholic Beverages.


FREE Washington Park 4th of July Jam 
July 4, 3-10p
Washington Park will be jammin’ this 4th of July! Enjoy live music from The Almighty Get Down, The Infinity Project, and longtime Cincinnati favorite Ray’s Music Exchange. We’re closing down the party with a live simulcast of The Grateful Dead’s “Fare Thee Well” concert at Soldier Field in Chicago on a giant LED screen. It wouldn’t be Independence Day without fireworks! Fireworks show starts at approximately 9:15pm. There will be plenty of activities for the entire family throughout the day including face painting, carnival games, stilt walkers, and a photo booth. Craft beer offerings from MadTree Brewing, Rhinegeist, Taft’s Ale House, and Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. We are partnering with Thunderdome restaurants so prepare your taste buds for a rockin’ experience.

Entertainment Schedule
3:00pm to 4:00pm: The Almighty Get Down
4:30pm to 5:30pm: The Infinity Project
6:00pm to 7:00pm: Rays Music Exchange
8:00pm to 11:00pm: “Fare Thee Well” Simulcast: The Grateful Dead Live at Soldier Field
Approx. 9:15pm: Fireworks show


FREE Ft. Thomas Independence Celebration and Classic Car Show, Tower Park 
July 4, 2:30-11p
This community festival features live music, antique care show, games, rides, food, and fireworks!

Event Schedule
2:30p: Music from Iconyx
3p: ACO Cornhole Tournament
4-7:30p: Antique Care Show
2:30-11p: Games, Rides, Food & Beverages
4p: Music from Carter New
6p: Music from Colour of Rhythm
8-10p: Music from Blessid Union of Souls
10p: Fireworks


Cincinnati Pops: Red, White, & Boom!, Riverbend Corbett Pavillion 
July 4, 8p
Cincinnati’s favorite July Fourth tradition returns as JMR and the Cincinnati Pops present a concert full of patriotic and American favorites. The enormously popular celebration will feature folk darling Aoife O’Donovan, who enchanted audiences during her Pops debut in January for “American Originals.” The mighty voices of the May Festival Chorus, along with baritone Nmon Ford and the talented USO Show Troupe round out the cast. The concert caps off with a Rozzi’s fireworks display. July 4 ticket holders receive free admission to Coney Island’s classic rides on July 4 starting at 11am! (excludes pool)


FREE Ault Park Independence Day Celebration
July 4
The Fourth of July Fireworks are a day full of fun and celebration, starting with a Children’s Parade at 11 AM. Concessions are available for the evening events from 6-10 PM, including Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Barbecue, Cajun, Pasta, Salads, Mac ‘n Cheese, Pretzels, Ice Cream, Lemonade and Soft Drinks. Live music featuring My Girl Friday starts at 7:30 PM and Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks show starts at 10 PM.


FREE Red, White and Blue Ash, Summit Park 
July 4, 4-10:35p
The OneMain Financial Red, White & Blue Ash 4th of July Celebration is the area’s largest Independence Day event in the region, offering free national entertainment, food, drink, a family fun area and the “Biggest & Best 4th of July Fireworks in the Tri-State”. With typical crowds reaching over 100,000 spectators during this one-day event, it is a favorite for locals and visitors alike!
4PM: Gates open
5:30PM: DV8 (Rock cover band)
8:15PM: The Doobie Brothers
Fireworks: 10:00PM-10:35PM


FREE City of Edgewood’s 4th of July Extravaganza 
July 4
A 5K race, parade, volleyball tournaments, a free concert at Freedom Park, and Rozzi Fireworks at Freedom Park make up this full day of activities!

5k RACE
The 38th Annual City of Edgewood Independence Day 5K Race will begin at Presidents Park at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 4. The race includes divisions for both runners and walkers and a children’s fun run.

PARADE
The Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. There will be a brief awards ceremony following the parade at the flagpole in Presidents Park.

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS
A co-ed sixes and a doubles tournament will be held at Freedom Park.

FREE CONCERT AT FREEDOM PARK
Come early for the fireworks and enjoy the classic rock of “RED IDLE”. The concert begins at 7 p.m. will continue until the fireworks begin. Noce’s Pizza and Kona Ice will be available for purchase.

ROZZI FIREWORKS AT FREEDOM PARK
The most spectacular fireworks display in Northern Kentucky gets under way at dusk. In case of inclement weather the fireworks will be re-scheduled for Sunday, July 5th.


FREE Covington Neighborhoods’ Bicentennial Independence Day Parade 
July 4, 10:30a
The Covington Neighborhoods’ Bicentennial Independence Day Parade will kick off at 10:30am. Walkers will meet in the parking lot at St. Augustine and vehicles will line up at Glenn O. Swing Elementary. The route goes down Euclid to 16th Street and back up Russell for an after party at St. Augustine. At the after party prizes will be awarded for the Best Decorated Neighborhood Association Float, Best Youth Decorated Bicycle, and Best Dressed as an Important Covingtonian.


Stricker’s Grove 4th of July Celebration 
July 4, 3-11p
Fireworks display at 10 p.m. Ride tickets and food available for purchase. Free admission, $14 unlimited ride armband. Parking: $5 per car
*CASH ONLY at entrance gate. ATM is available on-site.


FREE Park Hills Fourth of July Festival, Sisters of Notre Dame 
July 4, 2-7p
Games for children and adults, petting zoo, pony rides, entertainment, flea market, silent auction, food and drinks and major raffle of $4,000. Benefits Sisters of Notre Dame.


FREE Liberty Township 4th of July Parade
July 4, 10a
The 30th Annual 4th of July Parade will begin at 10 a.m. and go from Lakota East High School to Wyandot Lane to Yankee Road. The parade ends at Liberty Park behind the Lakota Family YMCA. Temporary road closures will be in effect along the parade route from 10-11 a.m.


FREE Monroe 4th of July Events
July 4
The annual parade will begin to line up at 10:00 am in the Kroger parking lot and begin promptly at 12:00 pm. The parade will travel down Macready Avenue, to Elm Street, and south on Main Street ending at the Monroe Community Park with a large variety of food, games, bands, and rides. Then end the evening with an amazing display of fireworks by Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks.


FREE Loveland Firecracker Festival
July 4, 4-12a
The Loveland “Firecracker Festival” gets underway at 4:00 p.m. in Historic Loveland by the Scenic Little Miami River Trail on W. Loveland Avenue. The street festival will feature a variety of food booths, beverage booths, live music on stage, a family friendly area for children, the traditional parade, and fireworks!


FREE Wyoming July 4th Celebration
July 4
The Annual Fourth of July celebration is the most popular event and tradition that overflows with small town flavor. A new theme is chosen each year and carried through the day’s events. The morning parade features neighborhoods competing for who carried out the theme best. In the afternoon, many neighborhoods take advantage of this opportunity to get reacquainted by organizing a block party. At dusk, a live band plays music and refreshments are available. The City lets off a firework display as the grand finale of the day.


FREE Norwood Hometown Fireworks
July 4, 6-10:30
Live music, great food, and activities for the whole family take place at Shea Stadium! Bring your lawn chairs!


FREE Indian Hill 4th of July Celebration
July 4
The Independence Day Parade Grand Marshals Harold Thomas and his wife Margret (in memoriam) will lead the parade starting at 10:00 a.m., from Cincinnati Country Day School on Given Rd. south to Shawnee Run Rd. The parade will continue west on Shawnee Run to Drake Rd. ending at Stephen Field where there will be food, soft drinks and the following events:

  • 11:30 AM Bike Decorating Contest
  • 11:45 AM Dog Costume Contest
  • 12:00 PM Pie Eating Contest

The Indian Hill fireworks display will be at dusk (approximately 9:45-10:00 p.m.),  at Stephan Field – Shawnee and Drake Rds.

 

There are some other great events in the area that have fun without the fireworks:

FREE Newport Motorcycle Rally, Fesival Park 
July 2-5, See website for times
Live music, games, food, and fireworks!


FREE Northside Rock n’ Roll Carnival, Hoffner Park 
July 2-4, 6p-2a
Just past the park entrance the pavilion at Hoffner Park will be transformed into a festive Beer Garden. A step beyond festival goers will emerge into a captivating playground of great original music, Fire Breathers, a carnival side show featuring Sword Swallowers and a Bed of Nails! Anticipation will build as a bona fide rock ‘n roll concert unfolds inducing the flow of nightlife activity between Hoffner park and Northside’s dynamic and historic business district. See website for performance details.


FREE Great Parks Summer Concert Series, Winton Woods Harbor Amphitheater 
July 4, 7-9p
BandKamp: An eclectic blend of strong vocal harmonies, this local band performs well known classic rock tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s.


FREE OTR Performs, Washington Park 
July 5, 6-8p
OTR Performs returns this summer! Every Sunday, enjoy an evening of FREE arts programming in the Park that is sure to please the whole family.
Tonight’s Performance: You’re invited to the park for an evening of live musical stylings from well-known artist, Thee Phantom.

 

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Jesika Roy
I originally hail from the Land of Lincoln (Illinois), but I am happy to have called the Buckeye State my home since 2007! I have two kids (Milo, 5 & Dash, 2) that I just adore about 50% of the time. The other half of the time I’m dodging balls being thrown at my head while cleaning snot off of my shirt for the 3rd time and reminiscing about the days I actually slept. Also, I love cats. And I have mediocre crochet talents.

2 COMMENTS

  1. LIBERTY TOWNSHIP

    Has a 5K Run for Liberty starting at 8AM from Liberty Park.

    http://m.egovlink.com/libertytownship/events/eventitem.aspx?eid=247339

    There is also a community parade starting at 10AM from Lakota East HS.

    http://m.egovlink.com/libertytownship/events/eventitem.aspx?eid=247354

    MONROE

    Has a community parade at 12PM and fireworks after dark.

    http://www.monroeohio.org/front-page/fourth-of-july-parade

    FIREWORKS

    See all Ohio Fireworks displays here:
    http://fireworksinohio.com/by-date/

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