Riverfest Brings Labor Day Fireworks to Cincinnati

Get Ready for an Impressive Fireworks Show

Riverfest, held in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, is one of the largest displays of fireworks in the nation. Philadelphia may have the largest Fourth of July celebration, but Cincinnati steals the show on
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Neigborhood: Downtown
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Labor Day weekend. Riverfest is held every Labor Day along the banks of the Ohio River. Locals and visitors pack into the downtown area for one last celebration before fall officially arrives. The winters are cold in Cincinnati. Riverfest is celebrated as a last hoorah before the cold weather and long nights set in. The city says goodbye to summer with a bang and does it in grand style.

Over 500, 000 people attend Riverfest annually, crowding into boats, apartments, and basically any open space they can find along the river to view the spectacular fireworks show. Apartments and condos line the Ohio River and those lucky enough to live there are the envy of all their friends. Parties can be seen on almost every balcony and through every window.

The fireworks show is the grand finale of Riverfest. It is held on the Sunday night before Labor Day and usually begins about 9:05pm. Fireworks are shot off of the bridge spanning the Ohio River. The fireworks are impressive and it is hard to find a bad seat. Boats crowd the Ohio River for miles along both side of the bridge with barely any water visible between them. Many arrive as early as a week before Riverfest to reserve their spot.

Locals have their own secret spots for viewing the Riverfest fireworks show. Mt. Echo Park offers a great view of the Ohio River Valley. The park is known for its viewing area that offers a great vantage point of the Riverfest fireworks, with a little less of the crowd that can be found downtown. This is a favorite spot among locals, so you will still need to arrive early. Picnic areas make this an ideal spot to camp out and grill out while you wait for the fireworks.

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what a pinhead u r erica..I feel sorry for u.

Posted on 08/31/2008 at 4:08:45 PM

its good bush will be out soon!

Posted on 08/30/2008 at 10:08:36 PM

its good bush will be out soon!

Posted on 08/30/2008 at 10:08:30 PM

i dont care about it. Its just a wasting of money. why dont u donate it to the charity!

Posted on 08/30/2008 at 10:08:05 PM

I was in Cinci 7 years ago to see the fireworks!! It was the best show around, so I brought my husband this year 2007 and we celebrated our 1st anniversary on the BB riverboat!! What a wonderful experience we will be back every year! Thank you WEBN and All that was involved "Hats off to ALL"!! We are from Chicago area and there is no competion. Cincy wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on 09/04/2007 at 3:09:00 PM

My family was visiting from Houston and we went along with my sister and her family. This firwork display was the best I've ever seen (and Houston has a big one for July 4th!)! The setting was beautiful...the weather,the river, the skyline...the bridges...everything!! Makes me want to move back!!!!

Posted on 09/04/2007 at 11:09:00 AM

Ankiambom 03/09/07 i was by the riverside last year and it was wonderful.

Posted on 09/02/2007 at 9:09:00 PM

Ankiambom 03/09/07 iwasby the riverside last year and it was wonderful.

Posted on 09/02/2007 at 9:09:00 PM

Never been to the fireworks in Cincinnati befoer. We hope it's going to be a real treat. Expically for the kids!!

Posted on 09/02/2007 at 12:09:00 PM

webn started it all as a prank to get a party on the river and to see who would show up. hudy had special cans with firecrackers on 'em. louisville has the begining of summer(70tons of powder) and webn has the endod summer. so glad to be in the middle. really want to thank the rozzi family for the spectacular sites every year, can we see where u put the cameras?

Posted on 08/28/2007 at 5:08:00 PM

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