Hamilton 4th of July

Join the city of Hamilton for their 4th of July celebration! The parade kicks off at the Butler County Fairgrounds, filling the streets with festive floats, marching bands, and community organizations. In the evening, enjoy a free concert at RiversEdge Amphitheater, followed by the annual Hamilton Firework Show.
Light Up the Sky Monroe

Light Up the Sky is back for another year of fun! Enjoy a parade, live music, tethered balloon rides, food and drinks, and a firework show to close out the night!
All American Bash

This Independence Day event will feature fireworks on the Fourth of July, as well as a full schedule of music, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. This year, West Chester will partner with MetroParks of Butler County, the VOA Museum, and the USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion to tell the story of our nation’s founding and celebrate the […]
Red, White, & KaBOOM

Celebrate Independence Day in Fairfield at Red, White & Kaboom, a festive evening of food, music, and a spectacular fireworks show at Harbin Park. The celebration begins at 7:00 PM with food trucks and family-friendly fun, followed by live music at 7:30 PM to keep the energy going throughout the evening. The night concludes with […]
Let Freedom BOOM!

Kick off the Fourth of July weekend early with an unforgettable evening of entertainment, family fun, and patriotic pride at Trenton Community Park. Enjoy a patriotic parade beginning at Edgewood Baptist Church and following State Street to Sal Boulevard to Trenton Community Park. Throughout the park, visitors will enjoy vendor booths, food trucks, beverages for […]
Oxford Freedom Festival

Enjoy an Independence Day festival filled with games, inflatables, a live band, axe-throwing, horse carriage rides, vendors, food, ice cream, and more! End the day with a fabulous fireworks show!
Ice Cream Social with the West Chester Symphony

Celebrate the birth of our nation with the West Chester Symphony at the annual Ice Cream Social. This special concert will feature patriotic tunes, free ice cream treats, and fun arts & crafts activities for families.
Red, White & BOOM! Columbus | The Midwest’s Largest Fireworks Festival

Friday, July 3, 2026 | Downtown Columbus | FREE Admission Date: Friday, July 3, 2026Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. (approx.)Admission: FreeLocation: Downtown Columbus, OhioEvent Footprint: 2.5 square miles throughout downtown, including the Scioto Mile, Bicentennial Park, Genoa Park, the Arena District, and surrounding riverfront areas. Celebrate Independence Day weekend at Red, White & BOOM!, […]
America 250 Celebration “Welcome Back to Ohio and the Cleveland Grays”

Celebrate America 250 at the Historic Cleveland Grays Armory Museum at “Welcome Back to Ohio and the Cleveland Grays.” Join the fun. Free Tours of the Historic Cleveland Grays Armory Museum, an 1893 Romanesque-style building with exhibits showcasing the military heritage of Cleveland. Live musical entertainment, including a vintage Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ and a […]
Dawes Homecoming Community Picnic

Did you know that Arboretum co-founder Beman Dawes used to be the chairman of the Pure Oil Company and hosted annual picnics at The Arboretum for his employees and their families? To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the Year of History at Dawes, join us on Sunday, July 12, from 4 -7 PM for the […]