By Rebecca Goodman
Enquirer staff writer

Hundreds of thousands are expected to attend Sunday's Third Federal Riverfest and the 2004 Toyota WEBN Fireworks. Here are tips to enhance the enjoyment of the day:

STREET CLOSINGS

Click for a printable map showing street closings for Riverfest

Riverfest begins at noon and the fireworks begin at 9:30. p.m. Both events are free.

Metro and Tank will offer shuttles to and from Riverfest. Simply drive to one of seven park-and-ride locations (four in Ohio and three in Northern Kentucky) and catch the shuttle to the festivities.

Metro Riverfest Express is $4 round trip. Fareboxes do not make change and do not accept bills larger than $10. Shuttles begin at 2 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. Return trips begin immediately after the fireworks. Pay attention to the dropoff location and return there to catch the homebound shuttle. For information call MetroCenter at 621-4455. MetroCenter will be open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

Riverfest Express locations:

• Union Township Civic Center Park & Ride, 4350 Aicholtz Road, Clermont County

• Raymond Walters College, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash.

• Western Hills Plaza, 6100 Glenway Ave., Westwood.

• General Electric, Evendale, Gate 27.

After you make it to the celebration, keep in mind these rules:

• No beverages will be permitted except infant drinks and liquids for medicinal purposes. No umbrellas, coolers, grills, household furnishings, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters or pets - except service animals - will be permitted in the festival area.

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