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    Check to see if your local Fourth of July firework show, event was delayed, canceled

    By Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer,

    10 hours ago
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    Showers and thunderstorms are moving into the region throughout the day Thursday, which could put a damper on Fourth of July celebrations.

    Isolated strong to severe storms can not be ruled out, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. The storms could bring damaging winds and even a tornado or two, the weather service said.

    Headed to see some fireworks this evening? Check your local event to see if any cancellations or changes have been made due to weather.

    Confirmed weather updates and policies listed in bold.

    July 4: Parade, event, fireworks weather updates

    Anderson Township: Red, White & Boom, 8 p.m. July 4, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. Join conductor John Morris Russell and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for a showcase of American favorites, followed by fireworks. $15-up, $5-up military. Free lawn tickets ages 17-under. Event is rain or shine, per Riverbend ticket policy. No refunds or exchanges will be issued in the event of rain. In the event of severe weather during a concert, alerts and instructions will be given via the venue social media pages. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    Blue Ash: Red White & Blue Ash, 4-10:30 p.m. July 4, Summit Park. 4335 Glendale Milford Road. Enjoy food trucks, restaurants, a beer garden provided by MadTree, carnival rides and family fun. Live music with headliner Judah & the Lion with opener Motherfolk. Rozzi Pyrotechnics at 10 p.m. set to patriotic music. Free. Goes on rain or shine, but may need to temporarily pause or evacuate the festival if necessary. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    Covington: Fourth of July Festival, 1-5 p.m. July 4, Sisters of Notre Dame, 1601 Dixie Highway, Covington. Enjoy kids’ games, raffles, silent auction, live music and Honey Hill Farm animals. Free. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    Downtown: Rockin’ the Roebling, 7-10 p.m. July 4, Smale Riverfront Park, 166 Mehring Way, Downtown. July 4th concert with Ernie Johnson From Detroit. Free. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    Edgewood: 4th of July Celebration. Independence Day 5K Race at 7:30 a.m. July 4 at Presidents Park (283 Dudley Pike). Parade at 9:30 a.m. from Caywood Elementary and Turkeyfood Middle School campus (3300 Turkeyfoot Road). 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Park (550 Freedom Park Drive) there is a free concert by the Derek Alan Band followed by fireworks. Free. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    Fort Thomas: Independence Day Celebration, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. July 4, Tower Park, 950 S. Fort Thomas Ave. Firecracker 5K at 8 a.m. starts at Tower Park Mess Hall (801 Cochran Ave.), parade at 10:30 a.m., playground opens at 4 p.m., food trucks, Cincinnati Circus, bounce houses, face painting and live music with Sly Band, and Mad Costanza at 6 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m. Events are rain or shine. Will monitor weather for lightning and move forward accordingly for safety purposes. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    Hamilton: July 4th Celebration, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4. Parade at 10 a.m. from Butler County Fairgrounds (1715 Fairgrove Ave.) to Park Ave. at F Street, historical sites open until 4 p.m., RiversEdge Amphitheater concert at 8:30 p.m. with That Arena Rock Show, and fireworks at 10 p.m. Free. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    Harrison: July 4th Parade and Celebration, 4-10 p.m. July 4, Harrison Community Center, 300 George St. Parade at 4 p.m. from intersection of George and Broadway streets. Parade travels west on Broadway to State St., north to Harrison Ave. and east to Washington. Family-friendly festivities, live music with P&G Big Band, Don't Tell Steve, cornhole tournament, fireworks at dusk. Free. Event is rain or shine.facebook.com.

    Loveland: Independence Day Celebration, 4-11 p.m. July 4, Nisbit Park, City Hall and downtown Loveland. Food trucks, lawn games, dancing, scavenger hunt, bingo, game show battle rooms, a kids’ bike decorating contest and parade, live music from Trailer Park Floosies, and fireworks. Parade steps off at 7 p.m. from Loveland Elementary School (600 Loveland Madeira Road) and ends at the intersection of State Route 48 and East Loveland Avenue. There’s bingo at 4 and 5 p.m., and a pie-eating contest in front of City Hall at 8:30 p.m. Free. Event will go on rain or shine. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    Mason: Kings Island Fourth of July Celebration, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive. One of the largest and most immersive fireworks displays in the area. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    Monroe: 4th of July Parade, noon July 4. Parade travels streets of Macready, Elm and Main from Kroger to Monroe Community Park (500 Main St.). Light Up the Sky festivities start at 5 p.m. at park with food trucks and refreshments, kids' activities, live music by After the Party, and fireworks at 10 p.m. Free. Balloon rides have been canceled. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    Mount Lookout: Ault Park July 4th Celebration, 6-11 p.m. July 4, Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Circle. Food trucks, kids' activities, live music and fireworks. Kids' bike parade at 11 a.m. Parking is limited; consider using a ride sharing service. Free. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    Northside: Northside Parade and Rock ‘n’ Roll Carnival, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. July 4, 4:30 p.m.-1 a.m. July 5-6, Hoffner Park. The city's most vibrant Independence Day parade starts at 11 a.m., followed by three days of live music and entertainment. Free. northsiderocks.com; northsideparade.com. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    Norwood: Hometown Fireworks, 6:30 p.m. July 4, Shea Stadium, 2603 Harris Ave. Rain expected to clear before fireworks. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    Over-the-Rhine: Fourth of July Celebration, 6-10 p.m. July 4, Washington Park, Elm St. Family-friendly games and activities. Fireworks after sunset. Free. Events are rain or shine, however in the event of severe weather or heavy rain events may be canceled. All event cancellations will be posted on Facebook,facebook.com.

    Ross: Stricker's Grove 4th of July Celebration, 2-11 p.m. July 4, Stricker's Grove, 11490 Hamilton Cleves Road. Enjoy rides, food, and fireworks. Admission to park is free, parking is $5 before 6 p.m. and $10 after 6 p.m. Individual ride tickets are $2.50 each or purchase an unlimited ride armband for $20. Event will be held rain or shine. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    West Chester: Taps, Tastes & Tunes, noon-11 p.m. July 4-6, Voice of America Park, 8070 Tylersville Road. Enjoy live music and family fun all three days. July 4 headliner: John Morgan. July 5: Lit. July 6: Nine Days, The Smithereens. Fireworks cap off the night on July 5. Free admission. Event will be held rain or shine. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

    Wyoming: 4th of July Celebration, all day July 4, Downtown Business District and Oak Park. Parade at 10 a.m. from Village Green (400 Wyoming Ave.), west on Wyoming Avenue, north on Springfield Pike, east on Wentworth Avenue, south on Burns Avenue and east on Wyoming Avenue. From 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Oak Park (928 Oak Ave.), enjoy inflatable bounce houses, obstacle course, games, food and live music from The Shifferly Road Band, followed by Rozzi's Fireworks. Free. If severe weather moves through the area, plans will be adjusted and posted on social media. Monitor updates at facebook.com.

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