Cassie Mattia will broadcast “live” from the 4th of July Parade

David and Cassie will be heading to the Historic District to bring you the Parade “Live” on our FaceBook channel.

Loveland, Ohio – On Thursday, July 4, starting at 7 PM Cassie Mattia will begin her FaceBook Live broadcast from the heart of Historic Downtown during the 4th of July Parade. Cassie will talk about the fun floats, the participants in the parade, and tell you who they are as they pass by.

“I am beyond excited to back for another year to commentate the annual Loveland 4th of July Parade,” Cassie said. “I was told by the Assistant City Manager, Misty Clark, that the parade this year is going to be the largest parade yet, which is really exciting for the city and its local businesses. For those of you that can’t make it to the celebration this year I hope that I can make you feel as though you have front seats at the parade and are a part of all the patriotic action!”

Be sure to tune into our FaceBook page before 7 PM to catch all the action!

Below are all of the fantastic activities happening through the afternoon into the late evening, ending with the famous Loveland fireworks show around 10 PM. Bookmark this page on your smartphone so you will have the activity schedule and this handy map with you throughout the day.

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Activity Schedule

Family Fun Zone — 4 to 6:30 p.m. — Nisbet Park
Festivities kick off in the afternoon at Nisbet Park. Free fun is planned for all ages:

• Crown & Cape Events – Glitter tattoos, face painting & photo ops
• Loveland High School Robotics Team – Demonstrations
• Mathnasium of Loveland – Giant Connect Four
• NEST Community Learning Center – Lawn games including sack races, egg toss, etc.
• Premier Martial Arts – Demonstrations
• Premier Tumbling & Dance – Demonstrations

Buddy Badges — 4 to 9 p.m. — Nisbet Park Gazebo
New this year! The city is selling buddy badges for $1 each during the event. 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, while supplies last. Prizes will be given in the order of proof of match; highest value prizes first, lowest value last. People can purchase multiple badges. Proceeds will help offset the cost of producing the event. CASH SALES ONLY & MUST BE AGE 18+ TO PARTICIPATE.

From concert tickets to Yeti-style coolers to private wine tastings, there is something fun for everyone (if you’re lucky enough to find your buddy). Prizes are valued at more than $12,000! Win prizes from our partners:

Split the Pot — 4 to 9 p.m. — Near Jackson Street Market/Fleet Feet
New this year! The city is selling split-the-pot tickets during the event. Tickets will be $5 each or five tickets for $20. Proceeds will help offset the cost of producing the event. CASH SALES ONLY & MUST BE AGE 21+ TO PARTICIPATE.

Food Trucks — 4 to 10 p.m.
Food truck vendors will be available throughout the downtown area. Try out Bagel & Deli Truck, Fabulous Funnel Cakes & More, Granny’s Goodies on the Go, Indigenous Chef, J’s Fish Tacos, SEA Cuisine, Schmidt’s Sausage Truck, Smokin Bark BBQ, Steak It Eazy, Rapid Fired Pizza, and Street Fried.

Meet George Foster — 4 to 5:30 p.m. — City Hall
Meet the parade’s Grand Marshal! Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer George Foster will be available to sign autographs at City Hall. Bobbleheads will be available for purchase ($40). If you would like to bring memorabilia, he will sign it ($40). CASH SALES ONLY.

Bingo — Two sessions: 4 & 5 p.m. — City Hall
Take a break from the heat to play a few rounds of bingo! Prizes for game winners. Monetary donations will be accepted with all proceeds going toward the Ben Morrison Memorial Fund, which provides scholarships to Loveland High School seniors.

Game Show Battle Rooms — Two sessions: 5 & 8:30 p.m. — Fountain Green at Fleet Feet
New this year! Game Show Battle Rooms is the #1 new game show experience for everyone to enjoy. 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!

Kids’ Bike Decorating Contest — 6:15 p.m. — Loveland Elementary School
Decorate your bike/scooter/tricycle for the holiday, and meet at Loveland Elementary School (600 Loveland-Madeira Road) to take part in this annual tradition. Kids will gather and then take part in the parade at 7 p.m. Prizes sponsored by Trailside Provisions.

Parade — 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/Second Street and East Loveland Avenue. George Foster — a Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer, a member of the Big Red Machine World Series Champions, and 1977 MLB MVP — will be the Grand Marshal!

Concert — 8 p.m.
Don’t miss a free concert by the Trailer Park Floosies! They are known for being one of Cincinnati’s most fun party bands, playing hits from the 80s, 90s, and today. Jam to Top 40, rock, and dance favorites.

Pie Eating Contest — 8:30 p.m. — City Hall Front Lawn
Serving up a slice of Americana! Get ready for some old-fashioned fun when the city hosts its 2nd annual pie eating contest. No hands allowed. Must be age 18 or older. Contestants, please pre-register online to ensure you have a spot! Limited sign-ups/waitlist may be available the day of event.

Fireworks — 10 p.m.
Downtown Loveland will be the best place to view the show, as the fireworks will be staged from Kiwanis Park.  The Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park (located at Kiwanis Park) will close at noon on July 4 to allow for event prep.

Shuttle Transportation

FREE parking shuttles will be running 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 Third Street (near fire station).
• Please note eventgoers will need to walk to the festivities from the drop-off locations.

Road & Parking Closures

This large event requires temporary road closures and parking restrictions.

Temporary Road Closures: July 4

• Railroad Avenue at West Loveland Avenue (near Paxton’s Grill) from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Railroad Avenue at Harrison Avenue/First Street intersection (near Nisbet Park) from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Beginning at 4 p.m., West Loveland Avenue will be closed between Karl Brown Way and State Route 48/Second Street. Police will open the road for the parade to travel through downtown and then close it again until after the fireworks at approx. 10:30 p.m.
• From 6:30-8:30 p.m., there will be temporary road closures for the parade route. The parade route is as follows:
  • Starts at Loveland-Madeira Road from Loveland Elementary School
  • North on Loveland-Madeira Road to West Loveland Avenue
  • West Loveland Avenue to the State Route 48/Second Street intersection

Parking Restrictions: July 3-4

Due to parade and shuttle routes, some or all parking spaces will be affected in the following locations:

• Harrison Avenue
• Kiwanis Park
• Park Avenue
• Railroad Avenue near Paxton’s Grill
• Railroad Avenue near Nisbet Park
• Railroad Depot Lot (Public lot near Fleet Feet)
• Riverside Drive
• Third Street
• West Loveland Avenue in Historic Downtown