4th of July – Fireworks and Events in Cincinnati {2023}

Get ready for Independence Day with this listing of 4th of July events and fireworks in Cincinnati.

The list of celebrations is loooong for July 4, 2023. Who’s ready?!

Here are the best 4th of July fireworks, parades, and festivals in Cincinnati and the surrounding areas:

June 30, 2023:

Northside 4th of July Parade and Rock-n-Roll Carnival
Date: June 30 – July 2 , 2023
23 bands, food, vendors, adult beverages from MadTree and more!
Where: Hoffner Park, 4101 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223

Taps, Tastes, and Tunes in West Chester
Dates: June 30 – July 2, 2023
Enjoy three days of live music with Sister Hazel on June 30, Naked Karate Girls on July 1, everclear on July 2, and lots of local bands. They’ll have food trucks on site as well as cold beer, moonshine slushies, soft drinks, and more. Parking is available at the Athletic Field Complex and UC Health (see site for full details).
Fireworks on July 2, immediately following Everclear’s performance (approx. 10pm).
Location: VOA Museum, 8070 Tylersville Rd., 45069

July 1, 2023:

American Legion Fourth of July Festival in Reading
Date: July 1-2, 2023
The festival runs 5-10pm and includes live music, softball tournaments, blow up rides and games for kids, various games for adults, food trucks, and more. Fireworks at the end of the celebration on Sunday.
Where: Koenig Park, 520 W Columbia Ave, Reading, OH 45215

Freedom Fest and Fireworks in New Richmond
Dates: July 1 and July 2, 2023
Celebrate our independence this year at New Richmond Ohio’s “Freedom Fest” presented by VFW Fred Calaway Post 6770. All of the events are family friendly and will be spread out over a day and a half. Fun includes a parade, Armed Forces boat race, live music, and more.

Northside 4th of July Parade and Rock-n-Roll Carnival
Date: June 30 – July 2 , 2023
23 bands, food, vendors, adult beverages from MadTree and more!
Where: Hoffner Park, 4101 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223

Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series + Fireworks
Date: July 1, 2023
Enjoy music from Erin Coburn (4pm), The Classic Rock Experience (6pm), and Thunderstruck (8pm) on the Sawyer Point stage. Food will be available and they’ll have family friendly games. Fireworks too!
Where: Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Taps, Tastes, and Tunes in West Chester
Dates: June 30 – July 2, 2023
Enjoy three days of live music with Sister Hazel on June 30, Naked Karate Girls on July 1, everclear on July 2, and lots of local bands. They’ll have food trucks on site as well as cold beer, moonshine slushies, soft drinks, and more. Parking is available at the Athletic Field Complex and UC Health (see site for full details).
Fireworks on July 2, immediately following Everclear’s performance (approx. 10pm).
Where: VOA Museum, 8070 Tylersville Rd., 45069

July 2, 2023:

American Legion Fourth of July Festival in Reading
Date: July 1-2, 2023
The festival runs 5-10pm and includes live music, softball tournaments, blow up rides and games for kids, various games for adults, food trucks, and more. Fireworks at the end of the celebration on Sunday.
Where: Koenig Park, 520 W Columbia Ave, Reading, OH 45215

Freedom Fest and Fireworks in New Richmond
Date: July 1 and July 2, 2023
Celebrate our independence this year at New Richmond Ohio’s “Freedom Fest” presented by VFW Fred Calaway Post 6770. All of the events are family friendly and will be spread out over a day and a half. Fun includes a parade, Armed Forces boat race, live music, and more. Fireworks on July 2 starting at 10pm.

Northside 4th of July Parade and Rock-n-Roll Carnival
Date: June 30 – July 2 , 2023
23 bands, food, vendors, adult beverages from MadTree and more!
Where: Hoffner Park, 4101 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223

Taps, Tastes, and Tunes in West Chester
Date: June 30 – July 2, 2023
Enjoy three days of live music with Sister Hazel on June 30, Naked Karate Girls on July 1, everclear on July 2, and lots of local bands. They’ll have food trucks on site as well as cold beer, moonshine slushies, soft drinks, and more. Parking is available at the Athletic Field Complex and UC Health (see site for full details).
Fireworks on July 2, immediately following Everclear’s performance (approx. 10pm).
Location: VOA Museum, 8070 Tylersville Rd., 45069

July 3, 2023:

Colerain Township’s 4th of July Spectacular
Date: July 3, 2023, Fireworks at 10pm
Live music starts at 7pm (DV8). They’ll have children’s activities from 7pm to dusk and food trucks.

Fairfield Red, White & Kaboom
Date: July 3, 2023, Fireworks at 10pm
Start the evening off at Village Green Park with Movie in the Park featuring “Captain America: The First Avenger” starting at 6pm. Food trucks will be on site starting at 5pm.
At 7pm, head to the lower soccer field area of Harbin Park to watch the band (The Sly Band at 8pm), enjoy food trucks, and see the fireworks at 10pm.
Harbin Park will be closed to vehicular traffic. 

Fire Up the Fourth in Blanchester
Date: July 3-4, 2023
July 3 events include live music, a pie eating contest, corn hole tournament. July 4 events include a parade, more live music, a free circus, and fireworks at dusk.

Green Township Independence Day Fireworks and Concert
Date: July 3, 2023

LaRosa’s Balloon Glow
Date: July 3, 2023, Fireworks at 10pm
Get up close with dazzling hot-air balloons lighting up against the night sky followed by a spectacular fireworks grand finale. The day includes food, inflatables for the kids, Action Alley, Storybook Paddleboats, and Cincy Mini-Golf. Sunlite Pool is open until 6pm. Balloons will begin to glow around 8pm. Fireworks start at 10pm over Lake Como.
Where: Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230

Madeira Independence Day Parade and Celebration
Date: July 3, 2023
Celebrate America’s birthday with the Madeira Mile: 5:30 pm; Parade: 6:00 pm; Festivities at Sellman Park- (food, beer, entertainment); Fireworks at 10:00pm

Mt. Healthy Fireworks at City Park
Date: July 3, 2023
Food and drinks will be available starting at 4pm. Enjoy an ice cream social at 6pm as well as live music from Michelle Robinson and her band. Fireworks will happen at dusk (approx. 9pm).
Where: City Park, 1541 Hill Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Red, Rhythm, and Boom (Mason)
Date: July 3, 2023
Enjoy a live performance by Gin Blossom at 8pm (preceded by Lit starting at 6:30). The event starts at 4pm and includes a carnival and kid zone activities such as a 9-hole putt-putt course, new slides and bounce houses, carnival games, a trackless train, and more. Expect to see a wide selection of food truck options as well as adult beverages (for sale). Entertainment on the stage starts at 6pm. Fireworks at 10pm. Lawn seating is first come first serve (starting at 3pm).
Location: 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road in Mason

Sparks in the Park (Milford)
Date: July 3, 2023
Their Independence Day celebration is scheduled for Monday, July 3rd from 7-10pm at Riverside Park Ballfield.  The Independence Day event includes live music from Sean Riley and DatBand. They’ll have special event DORA cups, soda and water, Kona Ice, Johnny’s Creamy Whip mobile unit, and Street Fried Food Truck, and more. Live music starts at 7pm. Rozzi’s Fireworks go off at 10pm.

July 4, 2023:

4th on the Loop in Sharonville
Date: July 4, 2023
They’ll have a parade at noon followed by the After Party starting at 3pm. Parade starts at the corner of Reading and Sharon Roads.
Location: new spot = event space along Creek Road between Main St. and Reading Rd.

Ault Park Fireworks
Date: July 4, 2023
Join in for a day filled with family fun and an evening celebrating freedom and our Founding Fathers. There will be food trucks, kids’ activities, and live music throughout the day! Children’s parade and programs start at 11am. Evening program starts at 6pm and includes live music and fireworks (10pm).

City of Loveland’s Independence Day Celebration
Date: July 4, 2023
The Independence Day Celebration event will feature a parade (7pm), live music from Pandora Effect at Nisbet Park Amphitheater (8-10pm), kid zone (4-6:30pm), food trucks (4-10pm), the Yankee Doodle Dog Show (4pm), Water Zone (4 to 8pm), Bingo, and more. Fireworks at 10pm.
Where: Nisbet Park, 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, OH 45140

City of Montgomery Independence Day Parade and Festival
Date: July 4, 2023
The day starts with a parade at 10am, followed by a celebration until 2pm. The parade route runs east along Cooper Road from the Junior High to Montgomery Road and then north to Schoolhouse Lane. Stick around for food, entertainment, and family fun!
Where: Montgomery Park, 10101 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, Ohio 45242

Covington’s 4th of July Festival at Sisters of Notre Dame
Date: July 4, 2023; 1-6pm
Celebrating its 101st year, this festival includes live entertainment, childrens games, raffles, a 4th of July Market, and more.
Where: 1601 Dixie Highway, Covington, KY 41011

Edgewood 45th Annual 4th of July
Date: July 4, 2023
Parade starts at 9:30am. Grand Marshall will be Boy Scout Troop 779 and Honorary Grand Marshall Mr. Jon Draud. Freedom Park is the site for the fireworks and free concert. The Derek Alan Band will perform at 7:30pm followed by fireworks around 9:45pm.
Where: Freedom Park. 550 Freedom Park Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017

Evendale July 4^th Festivities (scroll down on page for details)
Date: July 4, 2023
Fourth Fest runs from 6-10pm. They’ll have food trucks, inflatables, a DJ, and more. Fireworks start at 10pm (weather permitting).

Fire Up the Fourth in Blanchester
Date: July 3-4, 2023
July 3 events include live music, a pie eating contest, corn hole tournament. July 4 events include a parade, more live music, a free circus, and fireworks at dusk.

Ft. Mitchell 4th of July Parade (KY)
Date: July 4, 2023
The parade will start at 12:30pm. Site says “Orphanage Road to Dixie Highway to Beechwood Road”.

Ft. Thomas Independence Day Celebration (KY)
Date: July 4, 2023
The day starts off with a 5k. A parade follows (10:30am) and then they’ll have a concert, food trucks, and activities starting at 5pm. Enjoy live music from the Trailer Park Floosies from 5:30pm to 7:30pm and The Sly Band from 8pm to 10pm. Fireworks will be at 10pm at Tower Park.

Hamilton’s July 4th Celebration
Date: July 4, 2023
The parade begins from Butler County fairgrounds at 10am. Various historical sites open in the afternoon. Free Concert at Riversedge with That Arena Rock Show at 8:30. Fireworks begin at 10pm and are viewable along the river bike trail.

Harrison Fourth of July Parade
Date: July 4, 2023
The parade will be led by Grand Marshal Archie Mason. 
Where: downtown Harrison

Kings Island Independence Day Fireworks
Date: July 4, 2023
Kings Island will remain open until midnight on July 3.
Where: Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, OH 45034

Liberty Township 4th of July Parade
Date: July 4, 2023, starting at 9am
The parade will start at Lakota East High School and end at Liberty Junior School.

Norwood Hometown Fireworks
Date: July 4, 2023
Join in for the 2023 Famous Rozzi’s Fireworks at Shea Stadium.
Where: Shea Stadium, 2603 Harris Ave, Norwood, OH 45212

Red, White & Blue Ash
Date: July 4, 2023
Live music returns for Red, White and Blue Ash. 2023 artists include Collective Soul and Plush. The night sky (and the Observation Tower) will light up with the region’s biggest and best fireworks show from Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics starting at 10pm! The score will be simulcast on WARM 98.5.
In addition to the music and fireworks, they’ll have family-fun festival rides, local food vendors, drinks, live character performances, and more.
Where: Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242

Sayler Park Fourth of July Bike Parade
Date: July 4, 2023
Head to Sayler Park for a bike parade. They’ll have a bike decorating contest going on too!

Stricker’s Grove 4th of July Celebration
Date: July 4, 2023
Admission to park is free. Ticket costs vary for the rides. Parking extra. Food and drinks available for purchase or bring you own to enjoy under the covered shelter.

Washington Park’s 4th of July Celebration
Date: July 4, 2023
Enjoy live music, kids activities and games throughout the park, and food from local vendors. Fireworks show will take place after sunset.
Where: Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Wyoming July 4^th Celebration
Date: July 4, 2023
The parade begins at 10am. The parade will line up at Crescent Park. Awards to follow at Crescent Park. Head to Oak Park in the evening for inflatable slides, bounces, games, and food starting at 6:30pm. Live music starts at 6:30pm with The Tillers. Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m.
Where: 878 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215

Please be sure to check with the venue of your choice to confirm the date and time. We did our best to list everything in an accurate fashion but we all make mistakes. Many of these events are weather dependent. Be sure to click the link and check out the website for each event before you head out the door.