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Children hold American flags on a float during the 2008 Independence Day parade in Franklin. The parade ran from the Lion's Bridge and ended in Community Park.

Jessica Uttinger/Contributing photographer Children hold American flags on a float during the 2008 Independence Day parade in Franklin. The parade ran from the Lion's Bridge and ended in Community Park.

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By News Staff Updated 10:23 AM Wednesday, July 1, 2009

WARREN COUNTY

Red, Rhythm and Boom: Event begins 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, and includes a flyover of four F-16 fighter jets, parachute jumps and Huey Lewis and the News. Operation: Thank You will collect items to send to U.S. troops overseas, Corwin M. Nixon Park, Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, (513) 229-8500.

Midnight madness at Kings Island: Ride the coasters until midnight on Saturday, extended fireworks show by Rozzi’s at 10 p.m., free with admission to park.

Party at The Beach: Online holiday admission special on Saturday: Four tickets for $44, All-American Cook Out, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Hot Salsa Night concert, 6 p.m.; dive-in movie, “The Tale of Despereaux,” 9 p.m., The Beach, 2590 Water Park Drive, Mason, www.thebeachwaterpark.com.

Teaming up for the Fourth: South Lebanon and Union Twp. have teamed up for this year’s festivities, parade at 2 p.m. Saturday, 285 E. Pike St., South Lebanon, fireworks at dusk at Rogers Park, 210 High St.

Warren County celebration: Festivities start at noon include vintage car show, live music from Lebanon Symphony Orchestra and fireworks by Rozzi’s at 9 p.m. Saturday, Armco Park, 1223 N. Ohio 741, Lebanon, (513) 727-3980, www.armcopark.com.

Lebanon Independence Day celebration: Parade begins at 4 p.m. The 24/7 Party Band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. with fireworks at 10 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Colonial Park, 720 N. Broadway St., Lebanon, (513) 932-1100.

Thunder over Shaker: Watch fireworks over Armco Lake at Shaker Run, food and drinks available (no coolers), plus live music by Velvet Crush, $5, 8 p.m. Saturday, Shaker Run Golf Club, 4361 Greentree Road, Lebanon, www.shakerrungolfclub.com.

July Fourth weekend in Waynesville: Parade at noon Saturday, music every hour starting at 1 p.m., fireworks at dusk; Sunday, sidewalk sales, ice cream social, Dogs on Hogs, downtown Waynesville, Main Street, (513) 897-8855.

BUTLER COUNTY

Butler County’s Fourth of July parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Butler County Fairgrounds in Hamilton and conclude just past the Butler County Court House. A noon ceremony at the courthouse band shell will include a 21-gun salute and music by Hamilton High’s New Harmony and the Sweet Adelines.

Liberty Twp. will begin celebrating July Fourth with a Run for Liberty 5K run/walk early Saturday morning. Its Fourth of July Parade is set to begin at 10 a.m. at Lakota East High School and conclude at Liberty Park, where the Fourth of July Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The park’s address is 6703 Yankee Road.

The third annual “Light Up The Sky” festival in Monroe will run from noon to dusk Saturday at the Monroe Community Park, 500 S. Main St. Events include rides and children’s games. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. at Heritage Green Plaza. The night concludes with fireworks.

Red, White and Kaboom in Fairfield takes place Friday evening. Fairfield Idol finals kick off at 6:15 p.m. More music follows, with fireworks at 10 p.m. Various events take place at Village Green, Harbin Park and the Fairfield Aquatic Center.

A parade is scheduled in Middletown to begin at 10 a.m. July Fourth at Rosa Parks Elementary School. It will travel on South Verity to Smith Park. A cruise-in car show with a 1950s theme takes place from 3 p.m. to midnight at Street Lethal Motorsports, 6249 Germantown Road.

In Oxford, a penny carnival is slated from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 3. A parade will occur at 7 p.m., and entertainment is set for 8:30. Events are at Uptown Park, and fireworks will be in Miami University’s Ditmer Parking Lot.

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yes complaining about what we wont have on the 4th helps remember why we celebrate it! come on lets all get our familys together and celebrate what we have left of our life too hug your children your brothers and sisters your parents if your lucky to have them. the money Hamilton couldnt spend on fireworks isnt an issue our leaders made a great decision to save what money we have left, and in the end we just may be greatful. so instead of madness lets celebrate our life as is. TOGETHERNESS!!!

Beth
7:32 PM, 7/1/2009

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Its a shame that Middletown cant have anything....This place is a ghost town no wonder so many people are moving away..Seems like the more people try to do for this town the more we get screwed.Wise up Middletown and do something for us

Becky
2:58 PM, 7/1/2009

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In Hamilton, Ohio, for all of you that will be attending the fireworks on the river, there will be no artillery cannon duel across the Great Miami River this year. Unfortunately, there was not enough donations collected ($900-4 four cannons $15/shot-15 shots/cannon). Maybe next year. The 5th Ohio Light Artillery will be at the Woodside Cemetery on Sunday for the re-dedication of their Veterans Wall. Hope to see you there!

Thomas D. Porter, Corporal
5th Ohio Light Artillery, Ltd.

Thomas D. Porter
2:24 PM, 7/1/2009

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Mason has the best!!

hmmm
2:08 PM, 7/1/2009

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Sad that Middletown doesn't even have a fireworks any more.Any one want to buy my house?

fedup
12:18 PM, 7/1/2009

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