Here is a sampling of Fourth of July events:

Cincinnati

RIVERFRONT: An "All-American Birthday" celebration will take place 3-10:45 p.m. Friday at Sawyer Point. The free event includes games, live entertainment by Blue Oyster Cult and The Orchestra, and a classic car cruise-in. Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m.

RIVERFRONT: From 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, visitors to Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park on Eastern Avenue are invited to create a mosaic tile for inclusion in the public art project "Clay, Color and Fire." The mosaic will appear alongside seven panels created by artists from seven Cincinnati sister cities. Panels will be installed on the exterior and interior columns of the new Friendship Pavilion. Information: Sally Kurtz, 984-9835, ext. 5.

HYDE PARK: The 4-mile Hyde Park Blast 2003 will begin for runners at 7:30 a.m. Friday in Hyde Park Square, and for walkers at 7:45 a.m. Hot line: 533-9774.

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More Independence Day events in the Tristate

HYDE PARK: A patriotic music concert will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday at Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, Observatory and Grace avenues. The church's Cathedral and Wesley choirs, with the Sunshine Singers, will be accompanied by a brass and percussion ensemble, and Sonia Kim, an international organ competition semifinalist. Rep. Rob Portman of Terrace Park will present a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol.

MOUNT AUBURN: The William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 2038 Auburn Ave., will host an ice cream social and band concert by The Swanks Quartet from 1-4 p.m. Friday. All activities, including tours of the home and special exhibits in the Taft Education Center, are free. Information: 684-3262 or www.nps.gov/wiho.

MOUNT LOOKOUT: The Hyde Park Neighborhood Council and Cincinnati Parks will host a program Friday in Ault Park that includes a family fitness walk at 9 a.m. and a children's bike parade at 10:30 a.m. Evening activities begin at 6 p.m. Fireworks will be at 9:30 p.m. Information: 956-9876.

Hamilton County

COLERAIN TOWNSHIP: The Fourth of July Spectacular will be held Friday at the Colerain Township Government Complex, 4200 Springdale Road. Events will kick off with a 5K run/walk at 8 a.m. A car, truck and motorcycle show will take place from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Children may enjoy activities that include jugglers and face painting from 5-8:30 p.m. The entertainment stage will feature local bands beginning at 3 p.m. with a headline performance by the rock band Foghat at 8 p.m. A fireworks display will begin at 10 p.m. Information: www.coleraintwp.org.

EVENDALE: Doors will open at 2 p.m. Saturday for Freedom Fest 2003 at Landmark Baptist Temple, 1600 Glendale-Milford Road. Concerts begin at 3 p.m. Admission to the concerts is free, but there is a fee for food, rides and games. A fireworks display will take place at 10 p.m. Information: www.freedomfest.us or 771-0960.

GREEN TOWNSHIP: Two concerts and fireworks will take place today at Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road. Saffire Express performs at 6 p.m. and again at 10:45 p.m. The UC Community Concert Band performs from 8:30-10:30 p.m. and will accompany the fireworks display that begins at dark. Hot line: 598-3089.

MONTGOMERY: The Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra will present a free concert 7-9 p.m. today in Montgomery Park. Rain location for the concert is St. Barnabas Church Auditorium, 10345 Montgomery Road. Friday, a parade will begin at 11 a.m. at Sycamore Junior High School and march to Montgomery Park. A Festival in the Park will be noon to 4 p.m., with entertainment provided by the Blue Chip Jazz Band from 1-3 p.m. and the Kevin Fox Band from noon to 4 p.m.

SPRINGDALE: The 11th annual Spirit of Springdale will be held from 5 p.m. to midnight today and Friday at the Springdale Community Center complex, 11999 Lawnview Ave. A parade will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Tri-View Office Towers. Fireworks will be at 10 p.m. Information: 346-3910.

Butler County

FAIRFIELD: The Red, White & Kaboom fireworks display will be launched from Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Road, at 10 p.m. today. Harbin Park and Village Green Park will feature live musical performances and the Wind Riders Sky Diving Troop. At the Fairfield Aquatic Center, the annual fireworks swim program will be conducted from 8-10 p.m. Information: 867-5348 or www.fairfield-city.org.

HAMILTON: The Bells on Independence Parade begins at 10 a.m. Friday. The parade forms on Fair Avenue and ends at the Butler County Courthouse. A Taste of Butler County will take place from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; live entertainment starts at 2:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Information: 844-8080 or www.hamilton-cvb.com.

HAMILTON: The 122nd Army National Guard Band will present a free patriotic concert at 7 p.m. Sunday in the amphitheatre at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum, 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road (Ohio 128). No admission will be charged to the park after 6 p.m. Information: 868-8336.

ROSS: Admission is free Friday to Stricker's Grove, 11490 Hamilton-Cleves Road. The park opens at 3 p.m. Ride tickets will be available for purchase. A fireworks display will begin at 10 p.m. Information: 521-9747.

Warren County

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP: A Family Fun Fest will be held from 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Cottell Park, 5847 Irwin Simpson Road. Included in the day's activities are a red, white and blue bike parade, games, contests and refreshment booths. Information: 683-5805, ext. 250.

MASON: Red, Rhythm & Boom begins at 6 p.m. today at Pine Hill Lakes Park. Live entertainment will be provided by the group Hot Wax at 6:30 p.m. Face painting, wall climbing and other activities will take place from 6 p.m. until dark. Davy Jones is the headline performer at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m.

MASON: Paramount's Kings Island will celebrate with fireworks at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Information: 754-5700 or www.pki.com.

WAYNESVILLE: The Park Board will host a free concert featuring the Johnny Mack Super Big Band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Bicentennial Park with a fireworks display after the concert at 10 p.m. From 2-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the park, the Wayne Township trustees will host a two-day Bicentennial Country Fair.

Indiana

RICHMOND: A parade led by American Legion Post 65 will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at the Freedom Fountain at the Richmond City Building and march to Glen Miller Park on U.S. 40. A skydiving performance will precede the fireworks display at dark. Information: (765) 939-9171.

Kentucky

FLORENCE: The second Independence Day Celebration will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd. A Rozzi's fireworks display will begin at 10 p.m. Children's games and refreshments will be available at booths. The celebration will kick off at 7 p.m. with a display by the Florence Police Honor Guard, followed by a performance by the Florence Community Band and a Florence Police K-9 demonstration. There will be a Tae Kwon Do demonstration at 7:45 p.m., and at 8 p.m. music will be performed by the band Cheaper Than Therapy.

FORT THOMAS: Patriotic festivities will last all day Friday with a festival and fireworks at Tower Park, a parade and 5K race. The day begins with the Firecracker 5,000, a 5K race starting at 8 a.m., at the armory in Tower Park. Registration for the race can be made through the Campbell County YMCA at 781-1814 or on the day of the race in Tower Park beginning at 7 a.m. At 11 a.m. the parade will depart from Highlands High School North on Fort Thomas Avenue to Tower Park. A festival with activities for all age groups will begin at 1 p.m. at Tower Park. The fireworks display begins at 10:30 p.m.

EDGEWOOD: Daylong activities Friday will include fireworks, a parade and a 5K race as part of the city's 4th of July Extravaganza. The day begins at 8 a.m. with the 28th annual 5K Race beginning at Presidents Park. At 9:30 a.m. the parade begins on Dixie Highway. It will end at Presidents Park on Dudley Road. Fireworks will follow a free outdoor concert at 7 p.m. at Freedom Park, at Dudley Road and Thomas More Parkway.

FORT MITCHELL: A parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Diocesan Catholic Children's Home, 75 Orphanage Road. The route will be from Orphanage Road to the intersection with Dixie Highway, and North on Dixie Highway to Beechwood Road, where the parade will end at Beechwood High School. The city also is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Fort Mitchell Fire Department.

LUDLOW: The city's Independence Day celebration will be held from 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Ludlow's main park at Elm Street and Adela Avenue. A fireworks display will be at 10 p.m. Saturday.

If your community or group is planning a holiday-related event this week open to all, fax information to Elaine Trumpey at 755-4150 or e-mail etrumpey@enquirer.com.