Cincinnati Fourth of July Fireworks and Parties to Celebrate America's Independence

Every July 4, America celebrates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence and separation of the 13 original colonies from British rule…

By Emily Keller

Northside Parade and Rock N’ Roll Carnival
June 30-July 2
Rock around the block with the free three-day Northside Rock N’ Roll Carnival. Good news for the foodies: you can jam out while you pig out on food from vendors like N.Y.P.D. Pizza, Bridges, Taqueria Las Catrinas and Streetpops. Local artists Heavy Hinges, Annie D, Tweens, Raderall, Sammy K, the Harlequins and more will be performing during the carnival. The Northside Parade will be the centerpiece for the event, taking place on July 4 at noon, working its way down Hamilton Avenue. 
June 30-July 2. Hoffner Park, 4101 Hamilton Ave., Northside, northsiderocks.com.
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Everything We Saw at Cincinnati's 43rd-Annual Riverfest and WEBN Fireworks

Riverfest returned to Sawyer Point on Sept. 1 for its annual Labor Day party. There was food, music, major traffic jams and…

By CityBeat Staff

Everything We Saw at Cincinnati's 43rd-Annual Riverfest and WEBN Fireworks
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The 14 Best Ways to Watch Cincinnati’s Annual Labor Day Riverfest Fireworks

Riverfest returns this Labor Day weekend, bringing hundreds of thousands to the riverfront to watch one of the most epic firework displays…

By CityBeat Staff

Boom on the Bridge
    Celebrate the fireworks while contributing to a Cincinnati landmark during “Boom on the Bridge” on the Purple People Bridge. All proceeds will go toward the capital campaign to maintain and paint the bridge. Tickets include drinks, unlimited grill-out food, live music from Model Behavior and a free parking pass. 6-10:30 p.m. Sunday. $150. Purple People Bridge, 1 Levee Way, Newport.
    Photo via Facebook.com/PurplePeopleBridge
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