A day-by-day look at local events
A community-by-community guide to Independence Day celebrations across Dayton area.
Fourth of July events are scheduled throughout the area this weekend. Here is a look at local events by day.
FRIDAY XENIA Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks Festival
The Red, White & Blue Block Party in downtown Xenia, is from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and fireworks by Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks starts at 10 p.m. at Shawnee Park, 591 South Park Drive.
SATURDAY HUBER HEIGHTS Star Spangled Heights
Events featuring a parade, food trucks, music and a fireworks show run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at Thomas A. Cloud Park, 4707 Brandt Pike.
SUNDAY CENTERVILLE Americana Fireworks
The Centerville - Washington Township Americana fireworks show will be held Sunday with events from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Centerville High School stadium. The fireworks show begins at 10 p.m. and is synchronized to music provided by Jack FM 92.9.
EATON
Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration
This annual festival in Eaton will feature food, beer, live music, children’s activities and fireworks.
Events at the Preble County Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Road, are planned from 4 to 11 p.m. Sunday. Fireworks begin at dusk.
Cost: $10 donation per car to the Preble County Historical Society
FAIRBORN Fairborn block party
Fairborn plans a block party Sunday in downtown from 2 to 10 p.m.
LEBANON Lebanon Independence Day celebration
A parade at 4 p.m. Sunday will be followed by events from 6 to 10 p.m. that include live music, free inflatables and a petting zoo. Fireworks launch at 10 p.m. at Colonial Park West.
Parking is available at the Warren County Fairgrounds. Handicap accessible parking is available at Colonial Park West.
SPRINGFIELD Buck Creek Boom
The 27th annual community fireworks show will be able to be viewed from many locations around the community and at Buck Creek State Park, 1976 Buck Creek Lane. Fireworks begin at dark, approximately 10 p.m. Sunday.
VANDALIA Vandalia Star-Spangled Celebration
Events are planned from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, presented by the city of Vandalia and Butler Twp.
Family activities, food vendors, live entertainment will be offered with fireworks at 10 p.m. at Vandalia Recreation Center and Sports Complex, 1101 Stonequarry Road.
WEST MILTON West Milton 4th of July Celebration
What to expect: Celebrate the Fourth starting this weekend. Make sure you are ready to come and have a lot of family fun.
When: The parade begins at 11 a.m.; fireworks display will begin at 10 p.m. on Monday, July 4.
Where: 249 E. Tipp Pike. More info: Facebook
MONDAY BEAVERCREEK Beavercreek 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
The festivities begin with a parade at 6 p.m. Monday along Meadowbridge Drive to Dayton-Xenia Road, and will end at Beavercreek High. Food trucks, entertainment, children’s activities and fireworks will be at Rotary Park, 2260 Dayton Xenia Road. Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m.
CENTERVILLE Americana Festival
The Centerville - Washington Township Americana Festival celebrates 50 Years of Americana on Monday.
The celebration includes the 7:30 a.m. Up and Running / RecPlex-Americana 5k Run/Walk, which is hosted by the Centerville Noon Optimist Club. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Franklin Street in an event showcasing more than 120 units.
DAYTON
City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks Festival
This celebration features one of the region’s biggest fireworks shows along the downtown Dayton riverfront on Sunday.
Live music, food vendors and fun activities before the fireworks display at 10 p.m. at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave.
Family, Fun and Fireworks
The Dayton Kroc Center offers a family event with bounce houses, yard games and food before watching Dayton’s fireworks.
The Kroc Center event is Sunday from 7 to 10 p.m. at 1000 N. Keowee St.
Red, White and Boonshoft
An indoor/outdoor Fourth of July celebration will include indoor fireworks display in town, along with explosive demonstrations, experiments, live animals and games. Food will be available for purchase from local vendors.
The event is Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Boonshoft Museum of Discovery,
2600 Deweese Parkway.
Activities are included with regular admission.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood fireworks celebration
Events are planned from 7 to 10 p.m., including the Englewood Civic Band at 7 p.m. Monday, and the Englewood Fire Association selling glow rings. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. in Centennial Park, Union Road.
FAIRBORN Fairborn parade, fireworks
On Monday, Fairborn will have a parade, live entertainment and fireworks. The parade begins at Fairborn Plaza Shopping Center, down Central, on Main to Broad Street at 2 p.m. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. at Community Park, 691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road.
FRANKLIN Community fireworks
Events are planned from 10 a.m. until the fireworks start at 10 p.m. Monday. Billed as “The Wettest 4th of July Parade in Ohio,” the event will begin at 10 a.m. from the Lion’s Bridge, to South Main Street and along Sixth Street ending at Franklin Community Park.
Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. at Community Park. At Community Park at 6 p.m., Franklin’s All American Blast will feature Naked Karate Girls performing with food trucks and concessions. Games will be offered for children.
Franklin Community Park is at 306 E. Sixth St.
KETTERING Kettering Go 4th!
Delco Park in Kettering, 1700 Delco Park Drive, will be the site of entertainment, live music, food vendors and food trucks, a kids zone, and fireworks. Events start at 6 p.m. Monday and run until the fireworks show at 10 p.m.
MORAINE City of Moraine’s Star Spangled Boom
The city plans events starting at 6 p.m. Monday with amusement rides and food trucks, plus a concert from The Menus at 7 p.m.
Fireworks at Wax Park, 3800 Main St., begin at 10 p.m.
PIQUA Piqua 4th Fest
The Piqua 4th Fest is back in Downtown Piqua from 3 to 10 p.m. Live entertainment, vendors, food trucks are planned with a fireworks display at 10 p.m. Monday at the Fort Piqua Plaza Banquet Center, 308 N. Main St.
SPRINGBORO Boro Boom!
Heatherwoode is the location for this year’s 4th of July fireworks display. Two options are available: Visit the clubhouse area and bring your own seating. A menu including pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs and funnel cakes, along with a cash bar and Kona Ice will be open to the public beginning at 6 p.m. outside the clubhouse. Live music goes 6:30 until 9:30 p.m.
For those who prefer reserved seating, the clubhouse is offering inside tables for eight and outdoor deck tables for six for $125, which includes a light buffet and two parking passes. The package includes a private cash bar and restrooms. Seating is limited and payment is due with your reservation, call Staci, 937-748-3222 ext. 106.
Where: Heatherwoode Golf Club, 88 Heatherwoode Blvd.
TIPP CITY Tipp City fireworks
Events are planned from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday, including a food truck rally.
The fireworks display begins at 10 p.m. in Kyle Park, 500 S. First St.
TROY City of Troy 4th of July Concert and Fireworks
The city offers a fireworks display at dusk on the levee on the Great Miami River. Rockland Road is a family band from Nashville that will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. at Treasure Island Park.
Food vendors also will be present.
Events Monday will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for the fireworks show at Treasure Island Park, 409 N. Elm St.
YELLOW SPRINGS Annual Yellow Springs 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
The village will offer events from 3 p.m. Monday until the fireworks show at dusk.
Celebrations will include a parade at 3 p.m. Monday, and The Yellow Springs Community Band will perform before the fireworks will begin at dusk at Gaunt Park on Xenia Avenue.