It’s America’s 250th Birthday, and this year’s Independence Day celebrations are set to be bigger and better than ever.
The Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, which gives Americans the perfect excuse to enjoy fireworks, grilling and other U.S.-themed festivities.
Whether you’re going with friends or family, there are plenty of places in Greater Cincinnati to watch fireworks light up the nighttime sky.
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks shows in Greater Cincinnati
Here are some options to watch fireworks across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
July 2
Oxford: Freedom Festival, Oxford Community Park, 6801 Fairfield Road. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. enjoyoxford.org.
July 3
Downtown Cincinnati: All American Birthday Bash and Operation Thank You, 2-10 p.m. Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way. The night will conclude with a fireworks show. cincinnati-oh.gov.
Colerain Township: 4th of July Spectacular, Drew Campbell Memorial Commons, 4160 Springdale Road. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. colerain.org.
Fairfield: Red, White & Kaboom, Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Road. Rozzi Famous Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. fairfield-city.org.
Florence: Independence Day Celebration, Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way. Rozzi Famous Fireworks kick off at 10 p.m. In the event of rain, fireworks will be held July 4 at 10 p.m. from the stadium. florence-ky.gov.
Mason: Kings Island Star-Spangled Night, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 3-5, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive. Fireworks are at the end of the night. visitkingsisland.com.
Madeira: Friendly Fourth, McDonald Commons Park, 7502 Dawson Road. Fireworks at 10 p.m. madeiracity.com.
Mason: Red, Rhythm & Boom, Mason Municipal and Community Center Campus, 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road. Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks at 10 p.m. imaginemason.org.
Middletown: Fireworks with Ashley & The Authority and Crown Watts, 4-11 p.m. Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave. cityofmiddletown.org.
Milford: Sparks in the Park, Riverside Park Ballfield, 425 Victor Stier Drive. Rozzi Famous Fireworks at 10 p.m. milfordohio.org.
Mount Auburn: Inwood All-American Block Party, 5-10 p.m. Inwood Park, 2308 Vine St. Fireworks will end the night. cincinnati-oh-gov.
Mount Healthy: 4th of July Celebration, 7-10 p.m. Mount Healthy City Park, 1541 Hill Ave. Fireworks will end the night. mthealthy.org.
Newport: Newport Blast, Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way. A fireworks and drone show by Rozzi Famous Fireworks takes place at 10 p.m. newportonthelevee.com.
July 4
Anderson Township: Red, White & Boom, 6:30 p.m. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. Night ends with fireworks. cincinnatisymphony.org.
Blanchester: Fourth of July Festival, 125 W. Main St. Fireworks at dusk. facebook.com/blanchamber.
Edgewood: 4th of July Extravaganza. Live music will begin at 7 p.m. at Freedom Park (550 Freedom Park Drive). Fireworks will conclude the event. edgewoodky.gov.
Fort Thomas: Independence Day Celebration, Tower Park, 900 S. Fort Thomas Ave. Fireworks at 10 p.m. fortthomasky.org.
Franklin: Independence Day Parade and Celebration, Community Park, 306 E. Sixth St. Fireworks display at 10 p.m. franklinohio.org.
Hamilton: July 4th Celebration, A free concert will be held at RiversEdge Amphitheater, 16 Dayton St., followed by the annual Hamilton Fireworks Show. travelbutlercounty.com.
Harrison: July 4th Parade and Celebration, Harrison Community Center, 300 George St. Fireworks at dusk. harrisonohio.gov.
Independence: Independence Day Celebration and Saturday Fireworks, 5-11 p.m. July 4 and 3-10 p.m. July 5, Memorial Park, 2001 Jack Woods Parkway. cityofindependence.org.
Loveland: Independence Day Celebration, 2-11 p.m. July 4, downtown Loveland. lovinlifeloveland.com.
Monroe: 4th of July Parade, Monroe Community Park, 500 Main St. Fireworks at 10 p.m. monroeohio.org.
Mount Lookout: Ault Park July 4th Celebration, 6-10:30 p.m. Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Circle. cincinnati-oh.gov.
New Richmond: Freedom Fest, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. VFW Post 6770,111 George St. facebook.com.
Norwood: Hometown Fireworks, 7 p.m. July 4. Shea Stadium, Norwood Athletic Complex, 2603 Harris Ave. facebook.com.
Over-the-Rhine: Fourth of July Celebration, Washington Park, Elm Street. Fireworks after sunset. washingtonpark.org.
Rising Sun: Stars & Stripes Celebration, Downtown Rising Sun in Rising Sun, Indiana, 121 S Mulberry St. Fireworks at 10 p.m. facebook.com.
Ross: Stricker’s Grove 4th of July Celebration, 3-11 p.m. Stricker’s Grove, 11490 Hamilton Cleves Road. facebook.com.
Springboro: Boro Boom, 6-10 p.m. Springboro High School, 1675 S. Main St. cityofspringboro.com.
West Chester: All American Bash, National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting, 8070 Tylersville Road. Fireworks cap off the night on July 4 at 9 p.m. thingstodocincinnati.com.
Wyoming: 4th of July Celebration, Oak Park, 928 Oak Ave., Wyoming. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. wyomingohio.gov.
The Enquirer’s Victoria Moorwood contributed to this report.
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