Cincinnati 4th Of July Fireworks: 2017 Guide

CINCINNATI, OH -- The nation is about to celebrate its 241st birthday, and it's time to watch the glorious explosions we know as fireworks. Events in the Cincinnati area range from simple fireworks shows to day-long extravaganzas.

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Saturday, July 1

• 4th of July Jam at Washington Park
• Spend the day enjoying the park, entertainment and games with a fireworks display at the close of the evening. 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday, July 1

• West Side Fireworks Extravangaza
• Food trucks, games and more will be available leading up to the evening's fireworks show. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Monday, July 3

• America's Celebration Newport Motorcycle Rally
• This four-day event includes live entertainment, food and drink and plenty of motorcycles. Enjoy the fireworks display along the riverfront at 10 p.m. on July 3.

Monday, July 3

• Celebrate Independence Day in Florence, KY
• Spend the evening enjoying games, rides, music, food and drink leading up to the fireworks display at dark.

Monday, July 3

• Independence Day Celebration on Fountain Square
• Fountain Square provides nightly entertainment throughout the summer. At 10:00pm, experience a dazzling Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks display overtop of the square and Macy’s downtown store.

Tuesday, July 4

• Ault Park Independence Day Celebration
• A full day of family-friendly fun including: Children's Parade, Food, Festivities and Music. The event starts at 11 a.m. and concludes after the fireworks at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, July 4

• Red, White and Blue Ash
• Celebrate Independence Day in the northern suburb of Blue Ash with free entertainment starting at 4 p.m. and Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, July 4

• Stricker's Grove 4th of July Fireworks
• Spend the day riding rides then enjoy the fireworks display at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, July 4

• Patriot Pops
• The Cincinnati Pops presents American patriotic favorites at Riverbend Music Center. The fireworks display closes out the evening.

Tuesday, July 4

• Fort Thomas 150 Birthday Celebration
• Celebrate Independence Day all week long, but be sure to enjoy the fireworks display at 10 p.m. on the 4th.

Tuesday, July 4

• Fireworks at Kings Island
• July 1-3 Kings Island's nightly fireworks display will be about 3 times as large as their usual 10 p.m. displays. On July 4th, the 10 p.m. show will be 10 times the size & scope of the traditional nightly fireworks display. The park stays open until midnight to enjoy even more thrills.

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