Independence Day Celebration

Activity Schedule

Parade — 2 p.m.  Grand Marshal – DVD Brew, 2025 Business Enhancement Award Recipient

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. 

Concert: Marty and the Docs (80's Music Tribute Band) – 7pm

Fireworks – 10pm

Full Event Schedule:

Buddy Badges Are Back – The Kiwanis Club of Greater Loveland and the city partnered this year. Buddy Badges will be $1 each. 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! Fun for kids 4-11, who get to 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 4-5 p.m and the event begins at 5 p.m. Participants will receive a ribbon with trophy’s for winners. For more information, please visit http://www.buckeyepedalpullers.net/

Scavenger Hunt: Click this link for complete details. Winners will be entered to win a gift basket!

Railroad Ave Stage Schedule: 

• 4:00 p.m.         Heads or Tails
• 5:00 p.m.         Team Spelling Bee
• 6:30 p.m.         Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross Look-Alike Contest
• 7:00 p.m.         Pie Eating Contest
• 7:30 p.m.         Kids Dance Party
• 8:00 p.m.         Arm Wrestling Championship Round

Heads Or Tails: Kick off the fun with a rousing game of Heads or Tails!  Meet us at the stage on Railroad Avenue at 4:00 pm. You’ll be given a patriotic lei to wear with pride!  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!  We’ll have a total of 5 rounds, starting at 4:00 pm. and then every 10 minutes after, ending at 5:00 pm.  You don’t want to miss this fun!

Kids Dance Party: Do your kids need to burn off some energy?  Awesome, because we need to burn some time on the Railroad Avenue stage!  At 7:30 p.m., let’s combine the two for a 30-minute Kids Dance Party!  We’ll provide the dancing tunes while the kids provide the dancing moves in front of the stage. We’ll have a few kids on stage at a time (parents, when it’s your tiny dancers turn, just be near the stage to keep an eye and a camera on them).  As the songs change, we’ll give the next set of kiddos a turn to be in the spotlight.  Can’t wait to see you there and to learn some new moves from these young rockstars!

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: Make your way to the stage at 8 p.m. to see who has the strongest arm in town. Grab a chair and brag about how you could totally win this and cheer on the contestants and they go head-to-head for the win. Sponsored by Crossroad Church.

Betsy Ross and Uncle Sam Look-Alike Contest: New this year! Drop your sewing needle and pick up your bonnet and top hat. Betsy Ross and Uncle Sam need YOU…to impersonate them at the Railroad Ave stage on the 4th.  Join us at 6:30pm in your best Uncle Sam or Betsy Ross garb for a fun look-alike contest. The contest is open to everyone of all ages.  There will be prizes for the winners, including an opportunity to be in the 2026 parade as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. and the 150th of Loveland! Contestants can 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 6:15pm on July 4, 2025. Register at this link

Adult Team Spelling Bee: New this year!  It’s time to settle the score—who’s the best speller in town? For the first time ever, 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. Requirements: 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; 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. Contact Julie @ jrobinson@lovelandoh.gov with any questions. There is a maximum limit of 20 teams, waitlist available. Register at this link