4th of July Events in Cincinnati

Fireworks, parades, and festivals across Greater Cincinnati around the 4th.

Red, White & BOOM!Fireworks

Red, White & BOOM!

Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave · Anderson Township

July 4Gates 6:30 PM, music at 8 PM

The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra's annual 4th of July concert, capped with a fireworks show. Tickets are affordable ($10 in 2026), and active/retired military get in free.

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Washington Park 4th of July CelebrationFamilyFree

Washington Park 4th of July Celebration

Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street · Over-the-Rhine

July 4Evening, fireworks after sunset

Live music, family activities, local food vendors, and a fireworks show after sunset -- one of the more walkable options if you live in or near OTR.

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Northside 4th of July Parade and Rock-n-Roll CarnivalParadesFree

Northside 4th of July Parade and Rock-n-Roll Carnival

Hoffner Park and Chase Avenue · Northside

July 3-4 (parade on July 4)Parade at noon on July 4

A neighborhood-run, two-day festival capped by a parade on July 4th -- live performances, food, and local vendors in one of Cincinnati's most distinct, artsy neighborhoods.

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