DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio has several state laws about firework use. Before the Fourth of July weekend, it’s important to know what is legal, and what isn’t. LIST: Independence Day DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Fourth of July is nearly here and cities across the Miami Valley are celebrating with cookouts, parades and of course, fireworks. Patriotic events are planned throug Columbus, Ohio: Free America Weekend, from 10 a.m. on July 4 at the Ohio Statehouse, Women's March said on its website: "This July 4th, while the U.S. marks Independence Day, DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Fourth of July is nearly here and cities across the Miami Valley are celebrating with cookouts, parades and of course, fireworks. Independence Day Fireworks Here’s where you can go for Independence Day: Thursday, July 3 Batesville: Fireworks July 3; Parade, activities and concert July 4 Fairfield: Red White & Kaboom DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Fourth of July is nearly here and cities across the Miami Valley are celebrating with cookouts, parades and of course, fireworks. LIST: Independence Day events The Dayton area is booming with activities for you and your family and friends this Independence Day! Every year, Dayton Local puts together a comprehensive list of July 4th / Independence Day festivals, celebrations and fireworks displays around Dayton and the Miami Valley. Fairborn Community Park 691 E Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH There will not be a street festival at Riverscape in Dayton for 2024, but the annual “Lights in Flight fireworks are scheduled for July 3 at Kettering Field Lights in Flight, the Dayton region’s most spectacular fireworks Search for Dayton, OH July 4th fireworks, events, parades, restaurants, things to do and more! And if you love those 'bombs bursting in air' on the Fourth of July, check here for a list of some of the best fireworks displays in the Dayton area for Independence Day 2025. Independence Day 2025 lights up the Greater Dayton Area and Southwest Ohio with spectacular parades, festivals, and fireworks! From Cincinnati to Dayton, these 4th of July events offer patriotic celebrations and family-friendly fun. List: 2025 July 4th fireworks, Independence Day celebrations in central Ohio by: Stephanie Thompson. Posted: Jun 4, 2025 / 08:00 AM EDT. Updated: Jun 30, 2025 / 07:45 PM EDT. Travel Celebrate Independence Day at 10 Ohio Festivals. Enjoy the Fourth of July holiday with the whole family at these festivals that include classic carnival fun, unique events and activities and dazzling fireworks displays. Celebrate our nation’s independence at the Independence Day Celebration! This free family-friendly event starts at 6 pm at Colonial Park West with kids activities, live music starting at 7 pm, fireworks, by Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks, start at 10 pm. Back in 2022, the state of Ohio passed a law stating which days and locations fireworks are allowed to be set off. Some of them being July 3rd, 4th, and 5th, along with the weekends immediately before and after, Labor Day and New Years Day during specific hours. As we mark Independence Day, we’re also giving a special shout-out to the small, independent businesses that make our community thrive! Downtown Dayton’s businesses have fun events and specials planned all holiday weekend and starting on First Friday, July 4, from 5 to 10 p.m. Check out the planned activities, organized alphabetically below. Unless otherwise noted, all events occur on July 4. Beavercreek 4th of July Celebration 2260 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Parade starts at 6 p.m., with activities set up throughout Rotary Park and fireworks at 10 p.m. Continue Reading on WDTN Post Views:229 Check out happening independence day events all around Dayton, OH LAND OF THE FREE, HOME OF THE JOKES! Sat, 05 Jul, 2025 at 07:00 pm3493 West Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio Hailed as Ohio's largest single-day festival, the Centerville-Washington Township Americana Festival is a fan-favorite 4th of July festival in the Greater Dayton area. Fireworks, festivities, and food make this a family favorite; for 2024, get ready for a spectacular fireworks display at Centerville High School Stadium, 500 E. Franklin Street There are several cities and townships in the region hosting parades and festivals in honor of the Fourth of July holiday.
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