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2025 4TH OF JULY EVENT GUIDE
Independence Day 2025 lights up the Greater Dayton Area and Southwest Ohio with spectacular parades, festivals, and fireworks! From Cincinnati to Dayton, these 4th of July events offer patriotic celebrations and family-friendly fun. Join communities across the region to honor America’s freedom with unforgettable summer festivities!
Beavercreek Fourth of July Celebration
Rotary Park, 2260 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Beavercreek will host a parade at 6:30 PM on July 4 to celebrate the holiday. The parade’s route will start at the intersection of Meadow Bridge Drive and Dayton-Xenia Road, ending near Beavercreek High School. After the parade, Rotary Park will host a variety of food trucks, children’s activities, and live music. A fireworks show will begin at 10:00 PM.
Centerville Americana Festival
Centerville, OH
Jul 3–4, 2025 | All Day
Celebrating 53 Years in 2025 – The Centerville-Washington Township Americana Festival & Fireworks!
City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks
Kettering Field, just north of downtown Dayton, OH
Jul 3, 2025 | 10:00 PM
The City of Dayton Independence Day Lights in Flight Fireworks at Kettering Field, just north of downtown Dayton.
Englewood Fireworks Celebration
Centennial Park, 321 Union Blvd., Englewood, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Englewood’s Independence Day celebration will begin at 7:00 PM with a performance of patriotic tunes from the Englewood Civic Band, followed by a fireworks show at 10:00 PM. July 5 has been chosen as a backup date.
Fairborn July 4 Parade & Fireworks
Downtown Fairborn, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | All Day
The City of Fairborn July 3rd & 4th Independence Day parade and fireworks celebrations with a variety of entertainment, food, and fun for the entire family.
Franklin Fourth of July Celebration
Downtown Franklin, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Franklin will celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade set to begin at 5:00 PM on July 4. The theme for this year’s parade is “Stars, Stripes and Bright Lights.” The city’s fireworks and drone show will begin at 10:00 PM.
Hamilton Fourth of July Celebration
Downtown Hamilton, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Hamilton’s Fourth of July Celebration will kick off with a parade at 10:00 AM, starting off at the Butler County Fairgrounds. From 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, various landmarks around the city, such as the Butler County Historical Society and the Historic Log Cabin, will host open houses. At 6:00 PM, a free concert from That Arena Rock Show will take place at the RiversEdge amphitheater. The day will conclude with a fireworks show at 10:00 PM.
Huber Heights – Star Spangled Heights
Thomas A. Cloud Park, 4707 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH
Jun 28, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Independence Day Celebration Parade and one of Montgomery County’s Finest Fireworks Shows!
Honoring Our Veterans Concert ft. Scotty Bratcher Band
Downtown Dayton, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Free concert honoring our veterans before the fireworks downtown.
Kettering Fireworks – Go 4th! Independence Day
Delco Park, 1701 Delco Park Drive, Kettering, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The various festivities at Play Kettering’s “Go Fourth!” event include food trucks, live music, bounce houses, and more. Fireworks will begin at 10:00 PM.
Lima 4th Fireworks
Faurot Park, Lima, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 10:00 PM
Star Spangled Spectacular is proud to bring you a dramatic display of fireworks on the Fourth at Faurot Park in Lima.
LightUp Lebanon
Colonial Park West, 720 N. Broadway, Lebanon, OH
Jul 3, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lebanon’s family-friendly Fourth of July celebration will include balloon animals, a petting zoo, live music, and more. A fireworks show will begin at 10:00 PM.
Liberty Township Fourth of July Parade
Liberty Township, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 9:00 AM
The Liberty Township Fourth of July Parade will kick off at 9:00 AM at Lakota East High School, located at 6840 Lakota Lane, and end at Liberty Junior School, located at 7055 Dutchland Parkway.
Loveland Independence Day Celebration
Nisbet Park and Amphitheater, 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Loveland’s Fourth of July Celebration will begin at 2:00 PM with a parade. The parade’s route will start at Loveland Elementary School, located at 600 Loveland-Madeira Road, and end at the intersection of OH 48 and East Loveland Avenue. Other activities will be offered throughout the day, such as bingo, a team spelling bee, and a pie eating contest. Fireworks will begin at 10:00 PM.
MadTree Red, White & Blue Ash
Summit Park, Blue Ash, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
MadTree Red, White & Blue Ash is the place to be this July 4! Celebrate Independence Day at Summit Park with a free concert, local food trucks and restaurants, a MadTree Beer Garden, a variety of carnival rides and games, a business expo, and much more. Fireworks, rides, games.
Middletown July 3rd Fireworks and Festival
Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown, OH
Jul 3, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Middletown’s Fourth of July Celebration will include live music, face painting, inflatables, and more. The fireworks show will begin at 10:00 PM.
Military Tribute Tour
118 Woodland Ave., Dayton, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Woodland Cemetery in Dayton will celebrate Independence Day with a special tour highlighting the United States service members buried on its grounds. Guests will meet at Eichelberger Plaza.
Monroe Light Up The Sky
Monroe, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 5 PM
The Monroe Lions Club hosts the community’s annual 4th of July festival – Light Up the Sky!
New Carlisle Fireworks Show
New Carlisle, OH
Jun 28, 2025 | 10 PM
City of New Carlisle Fireworks June 28 – see why our fireworks show is one of the best in the area. The Rain Date is June 29.
Newport Blast
Newport on the Levee, Newport, KY
Jul 3, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Celebrate the 4th of July with a Wild Western twist! Enjoy live country music, thrilling bull rides, line dancing, and fun games for all ages. Dress in your best cowboy gear and end the night with a stunning fireworks display. It’s a rootin’-tootin’ good time you won’t want to miss!
Oxford Freedom Festival
Oxford Community Park, 6801 Fairfield Road, Oxford, OH
Jul 3, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Axe throwing, horse carriage rides, live music, and more will be offered at Oxford’s Freedom Festival. The event will conclude with a fireworks show at 10:00 PM.
Piquafest
Piqua Center, 987 E. Ash St., Piqua, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Piquafest will feature various live performances, a car show, a dunk tank, food trucks, and more.
Red, White and BOOM
Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Join conductor John Morris Russell and the Cincinnati Pops for an unforgettable July 4th celebration at Riverbend Music Center! This year’s performance features the soul-stirring vocals of three-time Tony nominee Joshua Henry and the rich Americana sound of folk-rock band The War and Treaty.
Red White and KaBoom 2025
301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, OH
Jul 3, 2025 | 10:00 PM
Red, White and KaBoom will take place on July 3 in Fairfield. More details are forthcoming.
Springfield – Clark County Fireworks – Buck Creek Boom
Ferncliff at the Banks of Buck Creek, Springfield, OH
Jul 3, 2025 | 10:00 PM
The 27th annual Buck Creek Boom will start after dark, around 10:00 PM, on July 3. The fireworks will be launched from Ferncliff Cemetery. July 8 has been chosen as a backup date.
Springboro July 4th – Boro Boom!
Springboro High School, 1675 S. Main St., Springboro, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The City of Springboro celebrates with bounce houses, food trucks, and kids activities beginning at 6:00 PM. Live music from Counting Skeletons. Fireworks show starts at 10:00 PM at Springboro High School.
Star-Spangled Nights at Kings Island
Kings Island Amusement Park, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, OH
Jul 4 & 5, 2025 | 10:00 PM
Get ready for a star-spangled day of thrills, chills, and unforgettable memories at Kings Island’s Star-Spangled Nights! This annual event is one of the largest and most immersive Independence Day fireworks displays in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Stars, Stripes & Stretch Goat Yoga
1111 Stonequarry Road, Vandalia, OH 45414
Jul 1, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Get ready to celebrate freedom, fitness, and fun with goat yoga!
Troy Fireworks
Market Street, Troy, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 10:00 PM
North Market Street will be closed from Water Street to Staunton Road from 9:00 PM until the fireworks are over and the crowd has dispersed (approximately 11:00 PM). The bike path will be closed east from the Senior Citizens Center and at Rutherford Drive starting at noon on July 4. The Market Street Bridge, both sides and the top of the levee, and the seating area at the North Market Street ballfield are all excellent locations to see the fireworks.
Urbana Fireworks
Grimes Field, Urbana, OH
Jul 5, 2025
Grimes Field will light up the skies on July 4 with the Urbana Rotary Club Chicken Dinner, followed by the Grimes Field Fireworks Festival and the Rotary Community Fireworks Display on July 5. Another Young Eagles Day hosted by EAA Chapter 421 will be held on July 12, once again offering free flights for kids.
Vandalia Star-Spangled Celebration
1111 Stonequarry Road, Vandalia, OH 45414
Jul 3, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
City of Vandalia fireworks – The 2025 Vandalia-Butler Township Star Spangled Celebration at the Sports Complex.
West Chester All American Bash
8070 Tylersville Road, Crosley Blvd., West Chester Twp., OH
Jul 4–5, 2025 | Noon – 11:00 PM
The All American Bash is a two-day event set to take place in front of the Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester. There will be inflatables, food trucks, live music, and a fireworks show at 10:00 PM on July 5.
West Milton Red, White & Run 5K
Lowry Complex, West Milton, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | 8:00 AM
The Red, White, and Run 5K in West Milton will be held on July 4th! This fun and enjoyable course includes running through the woods!
Wilmington 4th of July Celebration
Clinton County Fairgrounds, Wilmington, OH
Jul 3, 2025 | 10:00 PM
Wilmington’s Independence Day fireworks show will begin on July 3rd at 10:00 PM at the Clinton County Fairgrounds.
Yellow Springs 4th of July Community Celebration
Gaunt Park, 500 W. S. College St., Yellow Springs, OH
Jul 4, 2025 | Noon – 10:00 PM
The Yellow Springs Fourth of July celebration will kick off at noon with a parade, set to line up at 101 E. Herman St. At 6:00 PM the festival at Gaunt Park will begin, featuring live music and food trucks.
