Things to do
Red, White & Blue in Butler
Posted on Jun 25
Celebrate Independence Day in Butler County!
Nothing says July 4th quite like sizzling burgers, fresh lemonade, and brilliant fireworks. The Butler County communities are hosting spectacular fireworks extravaganzas, festivals, and parades. Here is our guide to all things red, white, and blue!
OXFORD FREEDOM FESTIVAL
WHEN: Thursday, July 3 from 5PM - 10:30PM
WHERE: Oxford Community Park
*Fireworks begin at 10:30 PM
Celebrate Independence Day with live music, games and inflatables, carriage rides, face painters, food and drinks, and more! Kick off the celebrations with the Oxford Freedom Festival Parade on Saturday, June 28th 4:30 PM.
RED, WHITE & KABOOM
WHEN: Thursday, July 3 from 7PM - 10:30PM
WHERE: Harbin Park
*Fireworks begin at 10 PM
This beloved Independence Day celebration in Fairfield goes BIG! The fireworks display will launch on Thursday, July 3rd at 10pm. Before heading to Harbin Park for the fireworks, enjoy performances from the Cincinnati Circus and food trucks at Village Green Park.
MIDDLETOWN'S INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL
WHEN: Thursday, July 3 from 5PM - 10:30PM
WHERE: Smith Park
*Fireworks begin at 10 PM
Celebrate July 3rd in Middletown with a fireworks show and festival! Some of the activities include face painting and inflatables, live music, National Anthem Flag Jump, and fireworks to finish out the night!
All American Bash
WHEN: Friday, July 4 – Saturday, July 5
WHERE: National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting
*Fireworks begin at 10 PM
All American Bash is a family-friendly festival featuring live music, games, and food and drinks! The main event - the fireworks show - will light up the sky on July 5 at 10pm!
HAMILTON 4TH OF JULY PARADE & FIREWORKS
WHEN: Friday, July 4 from 10AM - 10:30PM
WHERE: Downtown Hamilton
*Fireworks begin at 10 PM
Enjoy a day of fun for the whole family with live music, tasty food, and one of the largest parades in the region. Kick off the morning with festive floats and marching bands starting at 10 AM. Enjoy a free concert at RiversEdge starting at 6 PM. End the night with a brilliant fireworks show!
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP 4TH OF JULY PARADE
WHEN: Friday, July 4 at 9AM
WHERE: Starting at Lakota East High School
Liberty Township's community organizations get decked out in 4th of July style for the annual parade. Festivities begin at 9am from Lakota East High School, will continue to Wyandot Lane, and make its way back to the high school.
LIGHT UP THE SKY MONROE
WHEN: Friday, July 4 from 5PM - 10PM
WHERE: Monroe Community Park
Light Up the Sky is back for another year of fun! Enjoy live music, tethered balloon rides, food and drinks, kids' crafts, and more!
Happy Fourth of July!