Cincinnati

RIVERFRONT: An "All-American Birthday" celebration begins at 3 p.m. today at Sawyer Point. Two stages of entertainment will run until fireworks at 10 p.m. A Battle of the Bands is at 3:15 p.m. at the P&G Pavilion. Events include a cornhole tournament and flag-football contest. Featured performers are Joan Jett and Foghat. Admission is free. Information: 686-8598 or www.foxcincinnati.com.

HYDE PARK: The Blast Run/Walk begins at 7:10 a.m. today at Ault Park. At 10 a.m., children ages 3-12 who have decorated their bikes with a Fourth of July theme will parade at the park. Registration begins 9:30 a.m.

Festival at Ault Park begins at 6 p.m. when concession stands open. The Pete Metzger band performs at 8 p.m. followed by fireworks. Information: 533-7323.

MOUNT AUBURN: The William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 2038 Auburn Ave., will host an ice cream social and music by the Swanks Quartet 1-4 p.m. today. 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 WASHINGTON: American Legion Post 484 and Faith Presbyterian Church co-sponsor the parade that begins at 2 p.m. today on Oxford Street (in front of Stanbery Park) and ends at the Legion Hall on Sutton Avenue.

A free ice cream social begins at 3:30 p.m. at the church, 6434 Corbly Road. Information: 752-6216.

NORTHSIDE: The annual Independence Day Parade and Festival is noon to 8 p.m. Monday. A parade that includes the Lawn Chair Ladies Brigade and the men's "drill" team begins at noon on Hamilton Avenue and ends at Hoffner Park. The festival begins at the park after the parade.

Hamilton County

BLUE ASH: The Meijer-Warm 98 Red, White & Blue Ash event at the Blue Ash Sports Center, 11540 Grooms Road, opens at 2 p.m. today. Eagles tribute band Hotel California performs 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a concert by Styx at 8:15 p.m., and fireworks at 10 p.m. New this year is a cornhole tournament. Free admission. No glass, alcohol, grills, pets, fireworks or sparklers permitted. Information and directions: www.blueash.com.

COLERAIN TOWNSHIP: The 4th of July Spectacular begins with a 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. today at the Colerain Township Government Complex, 4200 Springdale Road. Festival activities get under way at 4 p.m. at the same location featuring Double Barrel and Mark Farner. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Information: www.coleraintwp.org.

GLENDALE: The village fireworks, co-sponsored by Glendale Lyceum, can be viewed from the Glendale Athletic Field on Summit Avenue at 9:45 p.m. today.

LOVELAND: A parade begins at Loveland Elementary School on Loveland-Madeira Road at 7 p.m. today and ends at Second Street. Elaine & the Biscaynes will entertain at 8:30 p.m. at Nisbet Park. Fireworks at 10 p.m. can be viewed from Nisbet Park, Veterans Park and other areas near downtown Loveland. Information: www.lovelandoh.com.

MONTGOMERY: An Independence Day Parade at 10 a.m. Monday will wind down Cooper Road to Montgomery Road and end at Montgomery Park for a festival with music, kids' games, food and a pet show. Information: www.montgomeryohio.org.

NORWOOD: A fireworks show begins at 10 p.m. today at Shea Stadium on the grounds of Norwood High School. Food available after 8 p.m. when the gates open. The Norwood High School Marching Band will entertain at 9 p.m. Free and open to the public.

SPRINGDALE: The Spirit of Springdale festival will run at 5 p.m. to midnight today at the Springdale Community Center complex, 11999 Lawnview Ave.,with a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. today. A parade will begin at 6 p.m. today at the Tri-View Office Building, 110 Boggs Lane, and end at the community center. Information; 346-3910 or sccrec@springdale.org.

Butler County

HAMILTON: "Old Fashioned Fourth of July" events today include a Taste of the Fourth that begins at 1 p.m. in the courthouse area; a parade that leaves from Garfield Junior High School at 2 p.m.; and live entertainment at the Michael J. Colligan Bandshell.

The parade features nine high school bands, floats, and Kitch Greenhouse's Steam Calliope. A patriotic ceremony features Rob Reider at 4 p.m. and a high school band concert begins at 5:15 p.m. In the evening, blues music will be the main attraction with Jake Speed & the Freddies performing at 6 p.m. and James Solberg on stage at 8 p.m. A fireworks display along the Great Miami River concludes the festivities at 9:45 p.m.

HAMILTON: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park will host a salute to the Glenn Miller Band and the swing music of the 30s and 40s from 7 to 9 p.m. today. The free concert by the Tom Daugherty Orchestra will take place on the grounds of the park, 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road. Guests may view a fireworks display from the banks of the Great Miami River. Admission to the park is free after 6 p.m. Information: www.pyramidhill.org or 868-8336.

MIDDLETOWN: The All-American Weekend returns in a new location, Smith Park. The rides, food and games begin at 5 p.m. today; fireworks take place at 10 p.m. Information: (513) 425-6834.

Warren County

MASON: The sixth annual riding lawnmower race will take place at 7:30 p.m. today in the Mason Heights neighborhood off Kings Mills Road. Information: 398-7384.

Clermont County

NEW RICHMOND: A celebration called Independence Day in New Richmond will run from 2-10 p.m. today in the downtown area. The celebration includes a parade at 2 p.m., an all-day car show, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Information: (513) 553-4146.

Dearborn County, Ind.

AURORA, Ind.: The Aurora Firecracker Festival continues from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in Lesko Park. Information: www.visitsoutheastindiana.com.

Northern Kentucky

FORT MITCHELL - A parade will leave the Diocesan Catholic Children's Home, 75 Orphanage Road, at 1 p.m. today. .

The route will be from Orphanage Road to Dixie Highway, and north on Dixie to Beechwood Road, where the parade will end at Beechwood High School.

FORT THOMAS - A daylong festival, a parade, fireworks and a 5K race will all be part of the city's Independence Day celebration Monday .

The YMCA Firecracker 5000 gets the day started at 8 a.m. in Tower Park, 950 S. Fort Thomas Ave.

The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at Highlands High School, 2400 Memorial Parkway, and ends at Tower Park.

At 1 p.m., the Fort Thomas Business Association will host "A Festival For All Ages: 4th at the Fort" at Tower Park.

A fireworks display at 10 p.m. will end the day.

FLORENCE - The city's third Fourth of July Celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. today at the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd.

The celebration will feature a Rozzi's fireworks display, children's games, food, and a performance by the Florence Community Band. There will be a memorial to soldiers from the Florence Police Honor Guard.