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Fireworks are synonymous with Independence Day, and most communities around Greater Cincinnati will host spectacular displays. Since the 4th of July falls in the middle of the week this year, check our list to find out which evening your community will light up the night sky.
This list focuses only on the fireworks shows. For a COMPLETE list of Fourth of July events in the area, click here.
4th of July fireworks shows in Cincinnati
Anderson municipality: 9:45 p.m. July 4, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. $15, $5 military, free lawn tickets ages 17 and under. cincinnatisymphony.org.
Blancchester: twilight July 4 127 W. Broadway St. Free. blancchesterchamber.org.
Blue Ash: Red White & Blue Ash, 10pm 4th of July, Summit Park. 4335 Glendale Milford Road. Rozzi Pyrotechnics to patriotic music. Free. Blueashevents.com.
Municipality of Colerain: twilight July 3, Drew Campbell Memorial Commons, 4160 Springdale Road. Free. colerain.org.
Centre: after the game July 5, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way. Included with access to the game. reds.com.
Edgewood: 9:45 p.m. July 4, Freedom Park, 550 Freedom Park Drive. Vitos fireworks. Free. edgewoodky.gov.
Fairfield: 10 p.m. July 3, Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Road. Rozzi’s famous fireworks. Parking lot open to foot traffic only. Free. Fairfield-city.org.
Florence: 10 p.m. July 3, Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd. Elite Pyrotechnics with simulcast music on WNKR 106.7 FM. Rain date is July 4. Free. florence-ky.gov.
Fort Thomas: 10 p.m. July 4, Tower Park, 950 S. Fort Thomas Ave. Free. fortthomasky.org.
Green municipality: dusk July 3, Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road. Free shuttles from Dulles Elementary (6481 Bridgetown Road) and Our Lady of Visitation (3180 South Road). greentwp.org.
Hamilton: 10 p.m. July 4, Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St. Free. hamiltonjuly4th.org.
Harrison: twilight July 4, Harrison Community Center, 300 George St. Free. facebook.com.
Independence: 10 p.m. July 5 – July 6, Memorial Park, 2099 Jack Woods Parkway. July 5: Roman candle show. July 6: Vito’s fireworks. Free. facebook.com.
Loveland: 10pm 4th of July, downtown Loveland. Free. lovinlifeloveland.com/events/Loveland-independence-day-celebration.
Madeira: 10 p.m. July 3, McDonald Commons Park, 7502 Dawson Road. madeiracity.com.
Mason: 10 p.m. July 3, Mason Municipal and Community Center Campus, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road. Rozzi’s famous fireworks and drone show. Imaginemason.org.
Mason: 10 p.m. July 4, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive. One of the largest and most compelling fireworks shows in the area. Included in the cost of entrance to the park. visitkingsisland.com.
Middle city: dusk July 3, Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave. Free. facebook.com.
Milford: 10:00 PM July 3 Riverside Ballfield, 100 Race St. Rozzi Famous fireworks. Free entrance. millordohio.org.
Monroe: 10 p.m. July 4, Monroe Community Park, 500 Main St. Free. facebook.com.
Mount Chestnut: 9:30 p.m. July 3, Inwood Park, 2308 Vine St. Free. cincinnati-oh-gov.
Assemble healthily: 10 p.m. July 3, Mount Healthy City Park, 1541 Hill Ave. facebook.com.
View of the mountain: 10 p.m. July 4, Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Circle. Free. cincinnati-oh.gov.
New Richmond: 9:30 PM July 6, Fred Calaway VFW Post 6770, 111 George St. Rozzi’s famous fireworks display. facebook.com.
Nieuwpoort: 10pm July 3, Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way. Rozzi Fireworks show and drone show. Free. Bit.ly/NewportBlast24.
Norwood: twilight July 4, Shea Stadium, 2603 Harris Ave. facebook.com.
About the Rhine: twilight July 4, Washington Park, Elm St. Free. washingtonpark.org.
Oxford: 10 p.m. July 3, Oxford Community Park, 6801 Fairfield Road. Free, $5 parking. Enjoyoxford.org.
Reading: 10 p.m. June 30, Koenig Park, 1401 Koenig Ave. Free. facebook.com.
Rising Sun: 10pm July 6, Riverfront Park. Free. facebook.com.
Rose: 10 p.m. July 4, Stricker’s Grove, 11490 Hamilton Cleves Road. Admission to the park is free, parking is $5 before 6pm and $10 after 6pm facebook.com.
Springboro: 10 p.m. July 4, Springboro High School, 1675 S. Main St. Free. cityofspringboro.com.
West Chester: 10 p.m. July 5, Voice of America Park, 8070 Tylersville Road. Free. cincyfests.com.
Wyoming: 9:45 PM July 4 Oak Park, 928 Oak Ave. Foot traffic only in the park. Rozzi’s famous fireworks. Free. wyomingohio.gov.
