FAIRFIELD
The Red, White & Kaboom! Fireworks over Fairfield party beings at 5 p.m. today with food trucks and fun at Village Green Park. At 6 p.m. will be a showing of “Captain America: The First Avenger.” After, folks are invited to move to Harbin Park for activities there.
Harbin will host food trucks and fun beginning at 7 p.m. The Sly Band performs at 8 p.m. and Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Those who watch may tune to 106.3FM to listen to the fireworks soundtrack at that time.
HAMILTON
Hamilton’s 4th of July Celebration is themed “Ice Cream, Baseball, Apple Pie and the 4th of July ... Hamilton! Ohio.” A parade steps off at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Butler County Fairgrounds on Fair Avenue and travels to Park Avenue at F Street.
The parade will include the Cincinnati Reds’ Mr. Red and Gapper as well as marching bands, little league teams, Special Olympics athletes and more.
After the parade is a Patriot Ceremony at noon at Second and Court streets, featuring the Hamilton Concert Band and the Queen City Sisters. There will be food throughout downtown and on Main Street, according to the Hamilton Community Foundation.
Free concerts at nearby RiversEdge Amphitheater include a 7:30 p.m. performance by The Classic Rock Experience and an 8:30 p.m. performance by That Arena Rock Show. Events are capped with a 10 p.m. fireworks show shot from Veterans Park and viewable along the Great Miami River Bike Trail in Hamilton.
MIDDLETOWN
The City of Middletown will have its Independence Day Festival from 4-11 p.m. today at Smith Park, 100 Tytus Ave. Events include live music, food, a flag jump by Team Fastrax Mayor Nicole Condrey and more. It ends with Yokum Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. and a pyro jump by Team Fastrax.
The “American Dreamin’” 4th of July Parade is at 10 a.m. Tuesday. It travels out of Smith Park and down Main Street, left on Central Avenue to Charles Street.
The City of Middletown has named the late Middletown Police officer Bill Hollister as the parade grand marshal. In his honor, Bill’s wife Marsha will ride in the parade. Folks are asked to bring their dogs to line the parade route in honor of Bill, who was a K9 handler.
MONROE
A 4th of July Parade is set for noon Tuesday in Monroe. It steps off from Kroger at 3033 Heritage Green Drive and ends at Monroe Community Park, 500 S. Main St.
Light Up the Sky sponsored by the Monroe Lions Club will take place beginning at 5 p.m. at Monroe Community Park and includes food trucks, games for children, hot air balloons, live music and refreshments. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
OXFORD
The Oxford Freedom Festival is set for 5-10:30 p.m. today at Oxford Community Park, 6801 Fairfield Road. Activities include axe throwing, horse carriage rides, inflatables, face painting, balloons, a Gaga Pit, giant games and more. There will be live music, food, and it ends with 10 p.m. fireworks, which organizers say will be larger than last year’s fireworks.
Parking at Oxford Community Park will be $5 per vehicle. More information is online at enjoyoxford.org.
WARREN COUNTY
- Red, Rhythm & Boom, at Mason Municipal Center, Mason. Festival starts at 4 p.m. today. Music by Gin Blossoms, before fireworks show. imaginemason.org
- Lebanon Independence Day Parade, in downtown Lebanon. Begins at 4 p.m. today. Family friendly events at LightUp Lebanon begin at 6 p.m. at Colonial Park West. Fireworks at 10 p.m.
- City of Franklin’s Star Spangled Everything celebration, parade starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday on Park Avenue. The All American Blast Festival will be held at Community Park beginning at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m.
- Village of Maineville and Hamilton Twp. Freedom Parade & Festival, at Testerman Park, 8373 Maineville Road. Parade at 10 a.m. Tuesday followed by the skydiver show at 11 a.m.
- Boro Boom, in the Springboro High School parking lot. Begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday with bounce houses, food trucks and more. Fireworks at 10 p.m.
About the Author