Loveland, Ohio – The Grand Marshal of the parade is DVD Brew. The parade will leave from the Loveland Elementary School (600 Loveland-Madeira Road) at 2 PM, turn onto West Loveland Avenue, travel through the West Loveland Historic, crossing over the Col. Thomas Paxton bridge and ending at the intersection of State Route 48/Second Street and East Loveland Avenue in the Downtown Historic District.
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).
Eventgoers will need to walk to the festivities from the drop-off locations.
Buddy Badges Are Back – There will be roaming sales and a tent on Railroad Avenue. Prize Redemption will be at the gazebo in Nisbet Park. All sales benefit The Kiwanis Club of Greater Loveland.
Food Trucks: Loveland Dairy Whip, Fabulous Funnel Cakes, Donut NV, Schmidt’s Sausage Truck, El Vaquero, Mama Bear Mac, Cousins Maine Lobster, and Chili Hut near Nisbet Park. Jay’s Fish Taco at Narrow Path & Bagel Deli at Cappy’s.
Buckeye Pedal Pullers: New this year for children ages 4-11. Experience a pedal pull (similar to a tractor pull). There is an opportunity to advance to regional and national competitions. Registration will be day of the event from 4 until 5 PM and the event begins at 5 PM. Participants will receive a ribbon with trophy’s for winners. For more information, visit http://www.buckeyepedalpullers.net/
6:30 PM Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross Look-Alike Contest
7PM Pie Eating Contest
7:30 PM Kids Dance Party
8 PM Arm Wrestling Championship Round
Heads Or Tails: Meet at the stage on Railroad Avenue at 4 PM. When the announcer starts the game, select Heads by putting your hands on your head OR select Tails by putting your hands on your bottom. When everyone is set, the announcer will flip a coin. If it lands on heads, everyone that guessed heads moves on. If you guessed wrong, you’re out. The game continues until one winner remains to collect their $20 gift card prize. There will be a total of 5 rounds, starting at 4 PM and then every 10 minutes after, ending at 5 PM.
Children’s Dance Party: A 30-minute children’s dance party at 7:30 PM.
Pie Eating Contest: Sign up at the city booth or on Railroad Avenue the day of the contest, or register here prior to the event.
Arm Wrestling Championship Round: At 8 PM.
Betsy Ross and Uncle Sam Look-Alike Contest: At the Railroad Ave stage at 6:30 PM. The contest is open to everyone of all ages. Sign up at the link below or up to an hour before the contest starts. All participants will be asked to be at the stage on Railroad Ave. by 6:15 PM. Register at this link
Adult Team Spelling Bee: Teams of up to 3 adults (18+ years and older); $15 entry fee per team (Payment is due the day of event at the City booth located on Railroad Avenue); One mulligan (second chance) available for $5—must be purchased at registration. Contact Julie @ jrobinson@lovelandoh.gov with any questions. There is a maximum limit of 20 teams, waitlist available. Register at this link
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.
Cassie Mattia is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine.
“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.
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:
Alley Boutique
Hops & Berry Taproom
Plaid Room Records
At Home
Kauffman Chiropractic
Playa Bowls
Ben Morrison Memorial Foundation
LaRosa’s
Raising Cane’s
Berri Eyecare
LCNB National Bank
Ramsey’s Trailside
Better Blend
Montgomery Cyclery
Cincy Shirts
Blooms & Berries
Lemons and Limes
Rosé Boutique & Wine Bar
Cappy’s Taproom & Bottle Shop
Let’s Glow Crazy
RP Diamond
Castle Skateland
Love Our Land
Servatti’s
Cincinnati Reds
Loveland Farmers Market
Simply Zero
Cincinnati Zoo
Loveland Police Dept.
Soaring Soul Wellness
City of Loveland
Loveland-Symmes Fire Dept.
Trailside Provisions
DoitforJack Jack Quehl Foundation
Loveland Stage Co.
Paxton’s Grill
Fleet Feet
Loveland Sustainability Council
Pet Wants
Game Show Battle Rooms
Matt Haverkamp Foundation
HOMEARAMA®
Grunder Landscaping Co.
MegaCorp Pavillion
Montgomery Cyclery
Hilltop Farms
Mike’s Carwash
Loveland Shorts Film Festival
Cincinnati Nature Center
Dayton Dragons Baseball
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.
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:
Loveland, Ohio – Here are the photos and video we shot during last Tuesday’s parade from our vantage point around the Town Clock on West Loveland Avenue. The still photos were taken by reporter, Sean Behling.
Loveland, Ohio – Dick Dyson spoke at the open forum microphone during the July 25 Council meeting and said how pleased he was with this summer’s Independence Day activities.
Watch LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV’s video of this year’s parade…
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