It’s Greater Cincinnati’s sparkling farewell to summertime. The beloved Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks return to the Ohio Riverfront this Labor Day weekend.
Festivities kick off with Riverfest at 3 p.m. Aug. 31 at Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, with music, food, entertainment and other family fun. The WEBN show, one of the largest firework displays in the Midwest, takes over the sky at 9 p.m.
Planning on tuning into the show, either in-person or from home? Here are some places you can view the spectacle in Ohio and Kentucky, as well as where to watch on TV.
What channel is the WEBN Fireworks show?
The fireworks broadcast on Local 12 (WKRC-TV).
WEBN Fireworks livestream
WEBN will stream a live broadcast of the fireworks from the Broadcast Stage at Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove at iHeart.com.
Where to watch the WEBN Fireworks in Ohio
The most popular spot to watch the fireworks in Ohio is Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman’s Cove. Set up your own tarp sitting area on the Serpentine Wall starting at 3 p.m. Aug 31. Anything set up before then will be removed and destroyed, according to WEBN’s FAQ page.
Tarps and blankets can only be placed with painter’s, gaffer or masking tapes. They cannot be secured with duct tape, rocks, bricks, sand or gallon jugs of water.
For a list of prohibited items, check out this story about everything you need to know before going to Riverfest.
Other Cincinnati spots with views of the riverfront:
The Cincinnati Dinner Train also hosts a fireworks train ride from Seymour Avenue to the riverfront and back. Tickets are $159.99 and come with a four-course meal.
Where to watch the WEBN Fireworks in Kentucky
Newport
Watch the fireworks at Newport’s Riverfest on the Levee, which starts at 3 p.m. This free event has live music, pop-up shops, vendors and more. Find more information at newportonthelevee.com.
The Purple People Bridge closes at 8 a.m. Aug. 31 and reopens at 2 a.m. Sept. 1. Taylor Southgate Bridge closes for cars at 6 p.m. and for pedestrians at 7:30 p.m.
See the full list of Newport road closures at newportky.gov.
Covington
Each year, people flock to Covington’s riverfront or Devou Park to watch the fireworks display. Several streets will close to vehicle traffic, including the Roebling and Clay Wade Bailey bridges.
See the full list of road closures and more information at covingtonky.gov.
Bellevue
Buckhead Mountain Grill in Bellevue is hosting its Cincinnati Riverfest Fireworks Watch Party this year. Doors open at 4 p.m. A ticket to the party includes food, parking, a reserved table and live music.
Call the restaurant at 859-491-7333 for tickets.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Best places to watch the 2025 WEBN Fireworks – Ohio vs. Kentucky vs. couch
Reporting by Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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