It's almost Independence Day! Time for family fun, festivals, food and fireworks! We have compiled a list of upcoming celebrations in local communities on or around the 4th of July that will put you where the action is in your area. If you know of a 4th of July fireworks display or celebration of our nations independence that should be added to our list, send us the details and let us help you tell the Miami Valley! Send the details here.  
   
 

BEAVERCREEK July 4th parade begins at 6pm with festivities immediately following the parade. Fireworks begin at 10pm at Rotary Park.

CENTERVILLE
Americana Festival: Benham’s Grove, 166 North Main St. Centerville. June 28 through July 4th. June 28, Amateur Talent Contest at Town Hall Theatre. June 30, 4 p.m. Inaugural 100 Yard Dash Competition. July 1st, Miss Americana Talent Competition at Washington Township Town Hall Theatre. July 2 at 7:00 p.m., Soaring Sounds at the Centerville High School Stadium, July 3, Community Concert at Stubbs Park. July 4,Pancake breakfast; 5K run; parade; arts & crafts juried fine arts demonstrations and market, street-fair; antique, classic and custom-auto show; children’s activities; entertainment; food and fun, musically-synchronized fireworks July 4, 8:00 p.m., Sprint Finals, Centerville High School. Info: www.americanafestival.org

DAYTON
CityFolk Festival and City of Dayton Fireworks: Riverscape, 111 E. Monument Ave, Dayton. Cityfolk Festival includes live entertainment (Michael Doucet, Les Yeux Noirs, King Wilkie, Keith Frank, Grupo Fantasma, Rhythm in Shoes and more. Also, food, arts and crafts, family activities and fireworks at 10 p.m. July 1. For information: (937) 223-3655.

Freedom’s Call Military Tattoo: Join Wright-Patt for a celebration of freedom that includes music, aircraft flyovers and fireworks. At National Museum of the USAF, Wright-Patterson AFB
Fireworks begin at 10pm, June 29. Free admission. (937) 255-3286 Tattoo Celebration

ENGLEWOOD
4th of July fireworks will begin at 10pm at Centennial Park.

FAIRBORN
Fairborn’s 4th of July Celebration: Featuring a pig roast, vendors, live music by Neon Country and fireworks, 5:30 p.m. June 29, Community Park East, Fairborn; family block party featuring food, rides, contests and more, 4 to 11 p.m. July 3, downtown Fairborn, parade, 10 a.m. July 4, downtown Fairborn. (937) 626-7525.

HAMILTON
Hamilton's Old Fashioned Fourth of July: Butler County Courthouse - Downtown Hamilton, July 4, 2007, 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Hamilton Community Foundation's Michael J. Colligan Fund, the City of Hamilton and the 4th of July Committee presents Hamilton's 4th of July Celebration!
This is the 45th year for the bells on Independence Parade, which is the largest July 4th parade in Ohio. The parade begins at 2 p.m. Following the parade, there will be a musical program by the Hamilton Concert Band, several soloists, the Elktones, and an awards ceremony 4pm for parade entries. Elvis Presley impersonator, Mike Albert will begin at 7:30pm. There will also be a variety of unique entertainment for families and children.
Fireworks extravaganza will be at 10:00 p.m. For More Information: call 513-785-7060 or visit the website.

HUBER HEIGHTS
Festivities start at 4:30pm and Fireworks are at 10pm on June 29, 2007. Thomas Cloud Park

KETTERING
Go 4th! Fourth of July Celebration:
Delco Park, Kettering, Ohio, July 4, 6-10pm 2007. Children's games, bingo, food and a spectacular fireworks display.
For More Information: 296-2454.

MASON
Star Spangled Celebration:
Paramount's Kings Island, Mason, Ohio, July 1-4, 2006. There is no better way to celebrate the 4th Of July than at Paramount's Kings Island. Come watch in amazement as the 318-foot Eiffel Tower turns into a pyrotechnic wonder. Then stay and play until midnight. 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Admission: Adults -- $37.99; Children/Seniors -- $29.99
For More Info: 800-288-0808

PIQUA
City of Piqua 4th of July Celebration: Fountain Park, Piqua. Annual Fourth of July celebration, with rides, food, games and musical performances throughout the day, is highlighted by a fireworks display around 10pm. For more information call 937-778-2085

TIPP CITY

Tipp City Independence Day Fireworks: will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks on Wednesday, July 4th. Fireworks will occur at dark, approximately 10 p.m. in the City Park. The Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center will stay open until 9 p.m. that evening. Rain date is Thursday July 5th. For more information go to www.tippcityohio.gov

TROY
4th of July Parade: Hobart Arena, Troy. Date and Time: July 4th, 9 a.m. Info: Call Frank 335-4450
Vandalia-Butler
Festivities will begin at 6pm and fireworks will begin at 10pm on July 3rd at Recreation Park on Stonequarry Rd.

WEST CARROLLTON
West Carrollton 4th of July Celebration: Featuring live entertainment (Just-N-Tyme, Joe Mullins, the Radio Ramblers, Devil John and an Elvis tribute by Bob Lovelace), children's activities, fireworks and more, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 4, Wilson Park, 350 Wilson Park Drive, West Carrollton. Free. (937) 859-5087.

WEST MILTON
West Milton Lions Club 4th of July Celebration: at the West Milton Park. The event will run from June 29th starting at 6:00pm and run through July 4th with the spectacular fireworks show at 10:00pm, this year¹s display is being presented by Rozzi¹s of Cincinnati. Funtime Carnival again this year will be providing amusement rides, games, and food along with local organizations. Pre-sale tickets will be available at the following location starting June 11th, Curry¹s Video, Fifth Third bank, Owl¹s Drug Store, Wertz Variety. Price of the pre-sale tickets will be $1.00 each ticket, (one ticket per ride.) Pre-sale ticket sales will end June 29th at 4:00pm. The cost of tickets at the park after pre-sale will be $2.00 each or 10 for $15.00, so get your pre-sale tickets early! Armbands will be available during hours of operation on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday at a cost of $15.00 each, this armband will allow unlimited ride use on the day it is purchased and for that day only. The events for the celebration will also include a parade starting at 11:00am on the 4th for information on the parade please call the Village of West Milton at 698-4191. Don¹t forget a traditional Lions Club Chicken dinner, after the parade in the Lions Club shelter at the park. As always B-I-N-G-O for your entertainment will be at the Lions shelter and a chance to win big with the Lions club!