Dayton July 4th Fireworks, Parades and More: 2018 Guide

DAYTON OH- July 4th is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue, stock up on sparklers, and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you this Independence Day. We gathered up all the firework shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Dayton so you can start planning how you'll celebrate our country’s 242nd birthday.

Here's what's in store this July 4th in Dayton, OH:

Star Spangled Heights

What: Parade, Food Trucks, Family Fun, Music, Fireworks
Where: Thomas A. Cloud Park
When: June 30, 2018 / 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Grand Old Independence Day

What: Games, Contests, Family Activities
Where: Carriage Hill Farm
When: July 1, 2018 / 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Clark County Old Fashioned Fireworks

What: Live Music, Fireworks
Where: Clark Count Fairgrounds
When: July 2, 2018 / 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

City of Lebanon Independence Day Celebration

What: Live Entertainment, Petting Zoo, Food Vendors
Where: Colonial Park West
When: July 3, 2018 / 4:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

City of Dayton Lights in Flight

What: Live Music, Food, Fireworks, Kids Zone
Where: Riverscape Metropark
When: July 3, 2018 / 5:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

City of Vandalia Star-Spangled Celebration

What: Family Fun, Food, Fireworks, Kids Zone
Where: Vandalia Recreation Center
When: July 3, 2018 / 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

Fourth of July Car Show

What: Car Show, Trophies and Prizes
Where: Greene County Fairgrounds
When: July 4, 2018 / 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

July 4 Parade and Fireworks

What: Entertainment, Family Fun, Food, Block Party, Fireworks
Where: Fairborn Community Park
When: July 4, 2018 / 10:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.

Beavercreek 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

What: Food Trucks, Live Music, Kids Zone, Fireworks
Where: Rotary Park
When: July 4, 2018 / 6:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.

Red, White and Boro

What: Fireworks Show
Where: Springboro Schools SHS Campus
When: July 4, 2018 / 9:45 p.m.

Red, White and Brew

What: Food Trucks, Music, Beer Garden, Kids Entertainment
Where: Mall at Fairfield Commons
When: July 7, 2018 / 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Know of other events in the area or hosting your own? Post them on the Patch Calendar!

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