Parade, fireworks, concert & more in Loveland 4th of July celebration

By Chuck Gibson (Info provided by City of Loveland – Krista Rose) 

LOVELAND, OH (June 14, 2024) – The City of Loveland has announced details for the 2024 planned Independence Day Celebration in the city. 

“Our annual event keeps getting bigger and better with new activities. We want to invite everyone to visit Loveland to celebrate the holiday.” – Loveland Mayor Kathy Bailey.

Here are details as provided by Krista Rose, City of Loveland: 

The event will be held Thursday, July 4th, in Historic Downtown Loveland. Many of the activities will take place within Nisbet Park. All the traditional fun is planned from 4-10 p.m.

• A family fun zone will occur 4-6:30 p.m. in Nisbet Park. Check out lawn games, dancing, and robots!

   

• A host of food trucks will be on site from 4-10 p.m. Try barbeque, Asian fusion, pizza, and more. There will be vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Visitors also can enjoy the city’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).

   

• NEW — Try your luck at Split-the-Pot from 4-9 p.m. Tickets will be sold near Jackson Street Market.

   

• NEW — Buy a Buddy Badge! This is a unique twist on a scavenger hunt. The city will sell “Buddy Badges” for $1 from 4-9 p.m. Each badge is numbered. Search the crowd to find the person who has your matching number. When you find your buddy, go as a pair to the gazebo in Nisbet Park to collect a matching set of prizes.  

   

• Play a round of bingo. Sessions will be held at 4 and 5 p.m. at City Hall. All proceeds support the Ben Morrison Memorial Foundation.

   

• NEW —Don’t miss Game Show Battle Rooms at 5 and 8:30 p.m. at Fountain Green at Fleet Feet. This will be an immersive mix of your favorite gameshows presented by a host. Step up to the challenge and play, or enjoy watching from the crowd!

   

• At 6:15 p.m., a Kids’ Bike Decorating Contest will take place at Loveland Elementary School prior to the parade. Children are encouraged to decorate their bikes, scooters, tricycles, etc.

   

• At 7 p.m., the parade will leave from Loveland Elementary School (600 Loveland Madeira Road), turn on West Loveland Avenue, and travel through the downtown district, ending at the intersection of State Route 48 and East Loveland Avenue. Please note there is sidewalk construction at the Paxton Bridge along West Loveland Avenue. Due to this, attendees will not be permitted on the bridge to watch the parade.

   

• When the parade ends, head over to Nisbet Park Amphitheater to enjoy the concert before the fireworks. The Trailer Park Floosies will perform from 8-10 p.m. This Cincinnati-based cover band performs songs from the 80s, 90s, and today.

   

• At 8:30 p.m. in front of City Hall, the city will host its second annual Pie Eating Contest. No hands allowed! Contestants are asked to pre-register at https://lovinlifeloveland.com/events/loveland-independence-day-celebration/.

   

• The fireworks display will begin at 10 p.m. and be visible across the downtown area. 

Parking shuttles will be transporting eventgoers continuously from 4-11 p.m. Shuttle pick-up locations will be at Loveland High School (1 Tiger Trail) and the Loveland Early Childhood Center (6740 Loveland-Miamiville Road). Drop-off locations will be at Riverside Drive (near Veterans’ Memorial) and the intersection of Third Street and West Loveland Avenue (one block east of the fire station). Please note eventgoers will need to walk to the festivities from the drop-off locations. 

For additional information about the 2024 Independence Day program, please visit: https://lovinlifeloveland.com/events/loveland-independence-day-celebration/  or contact Misty Clark at Loveland City Hall at (513) 707-1437. 

For more information about the City of Loveland, please visit lovelandoh.gov.