Loveland Independence Day Celebration
Event Details
The City of Loveland’s Independence Day Celebration will be held on July
Event Details
The City of Loveland’s Independence Day Celebration will be held on July 4, 2026.
EVENT IS HELD RAIN OR SHINE! ACTIVITY LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Loveland Independence Day & Sesquicentennial Celebration
July 4 | Historic Downtown Loveland
Celebrate Independence Day and Loveland’s 150th Anniversary with a full day of family-friendly activities, entertainment, food, contests, live music, and fireworks.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Eric Blume Student Drum Recital
Community Stage
Local instructor Eric Blume’s annual student drum recital returns to kick off the celebration, showcasing the talents of his students in an energetic afternoon performance.
2:00 p.m.
Food Court Opens
City Hall Parking Lot
Enjoy a variety of food and beverage options throughout the day, including:
- SEA Cuisine
- Cousins Maine Lobster
- My Familia’s Mexican Cuisine
- Double D’s Lemonade
- Mama Bear’s Mac
- Fifty West
- We Do BBQ
- Loveland Dairy Whip
- Fabulous Funnel Cakes
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sports Viewing Area
Catch the action throughout the day on the large video screen featuring:
- FIFA World Cup matches
- Cincinnati Reds baseball
4:00 p.m.
Independence Day Parade
Begins at Loveland Elementary School
Theme:
Loveland Through the Decades – Celebrating 150 Years of Loveland and 250 Years of America
Parade highlights include:
- Community floats
- New Float Competition
- Color Guard
- Grand Marshals:
- Shriners
- Daughters of the American Revolution
- Kids Bicycle Decorating Contest
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
DJ Diamond
Throughout Downtown Loveland
Enjoy music and entertainment before the evening festivities begin.
Family Fun & Activities
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Fountain Green
Presented by Paint Playground of Milford
- Interactive art activities
- Family games
- Giant Jenga
- Ring Toss
- Tic-Tac-Toe
- Bouncy Ball Activities
Railroad Avenue Midway
Explore a variety of attractions and activities:
- Kiwanis Buddy Badges
- Bad Life Advice Booth
- Permanent Jewelry by Lemons and Limes Boutique
- Live Wood-Carving Demonstrations by Amber Wood Company
- Attractions from The Lost Grotto
- Caricature Artists
- Face Painting
- Balloon Creations
- Let’s Glow Crazy
- Poly Pong
- Inflatables
- Frogger Launch
- Basketball Challenge
- Skee Ball
- Down a Duck
- Pac-Man Arcade Game
- Kids Activities with Premier Dance & Tumbling
- Patriotic Photo Booth
- City of Loveland Booth
- Loveland Police Department Booth
City Hall Lawn
Classic family favorites including:
- Putt-Putt Golf
- Croquet
- Battleship
- Connect Four
- Remote-Control Car Obstacle Course
City Hall
Community Bingo
Hosted by the Ben Morrison Memorial Fund
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
West Loveland Avenue
Human Slot Machine
Every $1 pull benefits the LIFE Food Pantry.
Cornhole
Buckeye Pedal Pull
Registration:Â 6:30 p.m.
Competition Begins:Â 7:30 p.m.
Children compete by pedaling specially designed tractors while pulling a weighted sled. Participants compete by age group, with ribbons awarded to all competitors and trophies presented to division winners. Top finishers may qualify for the State Competition.
Community Stage Schedule
Railroad Avenue
6:00 p.m.
Gettysburg Address Presentation
A special youth presentation of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.
6:05 p.m.
Adult Spelling Bee
Contestants put their spelling skills and confidence to the test in this crowd favorite competition.
7:00 p.m.
Lip Sync Battle
Take the stage and perform your favorite songs for a chance to win.
7:30 p.m.
Founding Fathers Improv
Presented by Loveland Stage Company, this comedic performance offers a humorous look at modern life through the perspective of America’s earliest leaders.
8:00 p.m.
Kids Line Dancing
Presented by Premier Tumbling and Dance.
8:30 p.m.
Pie Eating Contest
A classic Independence Day tradition and crowd favorite.
Interested in Participating?
Registration remains open for:
- Adult Spelling Bee
- Lip Sync Battle
- Pie Eating Contest
- Gettysburg Address Presentation
All links to register are below
Live Music
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Michelle Robinson Band
Main Stage
Enjoy an evening of high-energy entertainment from one of the Cincinnati area’s most popular bands, featuring a mix of country, rock, and crowd-favorite hits.
Approximately 9:00 p.m.
Final Sesquicentennial Bourbon Bottle Raffle Drawing
Main Stage
The final drawing for the City’s commemorative 150th Anniversary bourbon bottle raffle.
10:00 p.m.
Fireworks Spectacular
End the evening with Loveland’s annual fireworks show lighting up the night sky over Historic Downtown.
Shuttle Service
Free shuttle service will be available throughout the event:
🚌 Loveland High School ↔ Veterans Memorial
🚌 LECC ↔ Corner of Third Street & East Loveland Avenue
Downtown Business Activities
Several downtown businesses will host special Independence Day events and promotions throughout the day, including:
Cappy’s Taproom & Bottle Shop
- Live Music
- Hot Dog Eating Contest (4:00 p.m.)
Event Participation
Gettysburg Address Presentation
Youth Gettysburg Address Presentation (6:00 p.m.) Kids can take part in a special presentation of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. No memorization required — participants will simply repeat the lines during the presentation.  Sign up here
Adult Spelling Bee
A Battle of Wits at the July 4 Celebration
It’s time to settle the score—who’s the best speller in town? We’re bringing a little friendly fire to the Fourth with our brand-new Adult Spelling Bee. This isn’t just for bragging rights—it’s for glory.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Prove it.
- Teams of up to 3 adults (18+ years and older)
- $15 entry fee per team
- One mulligan (second chance) available for $5—must be purchased at registration
- Teams have 30 seconds to confer before one teammate steps to the mic
- Miss the word and you’re out—unless you’ve got that mulligan to stay in the game!
This is fast, fierce, and surprisingly intense. Words will fly. Teams will fall. Only one will emerge as the ultimate champions of the Bee.
When: July 4 @ 6pm
Where: Railroad Avenue Stage
Pie Eating Contest
Rules and Details:
· No hands allowed
· Whoever eats the most of one pie in 5 minutes or whoever finishes their pie – whichever comes first!
· Must be 18 or order
· Location: Community Stage
· Please arrive by 8:15pm to check in – contest will begin at 8:30pm
· There may be 2 rounds depending on number of registrants
Lip Sync Battle
7:00 PM • Community Stage
Think you have what it takes to bring down the house without singing a single note? Grab your friends, pick your favorite family-friendly song, and join our Lip Sync Battle!
Whether you’re channeling a pop superstar, rocking out to a classic anthem, or putting your own hilarious spin on a favorite tune, this is your chance to shine. Costumes, props, and dance moves are encouraged—but not required. Enthusiasm and stage presence are what count!
Participants will sign up in advance and provide the song they plan to perform. Solo acts, duos, and groups are all welcome. Keep it fun, creative, and family-friendly as you entertain the crowd and celebrate Independence Day in unforgettable fashion.
So warm up those air vocals, practice your best moves, and get ready to become a star for the night!
Registration is required. Family-friendly songs and performances only.
Calling All Unique Vendors!
The City of Loveland is seeking fun, creative, and out-of-the-ordinary vendors for our Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4!
We’re looking for vendors that add excitement, entertainment, and interactive experiences to the event. While we have already secured our food vendors, we’re interested in hearing from businesses, artists, creators, performers, and specialty vendors offering something different and memorable.
Examples of vendors already participating include:
- Wood carving demonstrations
- Caricature artist
- Face painting
- Glow merchandise vendor
- Permanent Jewelry
We’re especially interested in:
- Interactive activities
- Demonstrations
- Novelty items
- Games and challenges
- Hands-on experiences
- Specialty products
- Patriotic-themed offerings
- Family-friendly entertainment
If your business offers something fun, unusual, or unexpected, we’d love to hear from you!
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, July 4
- Vendor Setup Complete By: 3:30 p.m.
- Event Hours: Vendors must remain open through 9:00 p.m.
- Location: Downtown Loveland
Space is limited and vendors will be selected based on the uniqueness of their offerings and how they enhance the overall event experience.
For vendor information and application details, contact Misty Clark at [email protected].
Shuttle Transportation
FREE parking shuttles will run continuously.
- 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 Third Street (near fire station).
- Please note eventgoers will need to walk to the festivities from the drop-off locations.
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Location
Nisbet Park
126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, OH 45140