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Cincinnati's Riverfest and fireworks celebration is back again this weekend.
Nationally recognized as one of the top single-day festivals in the country, Riverfest is slated for Sept. 4, starting at noon, with fireworks launching from the Ohio River starting at 9 p.m.
This will be the 46th fireworks show presented by Western and Southern/WEBN.
Below is everything you need to know about this year's end-of-summer celebration.
WHAT TIME DO THINGS START?
The official celebration begins at noon Sunday at Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman's Cove in Cincinnati.
The fireworks will launch from the Ohio River at 9 p.m.
Tarps can be set up starting at noon Sunday. When placing your tarp or blanket, use painter tape, gaffer tape or masking tape. Do not secure with duct tape, rocks, bricks or sand.
Anything placed before noon on Sunday will be removed and destroyed.
WHAT'S THE WEATHER LOOK LIKE?
Stay tuned to developing forecast over the extended Labor Day Weekend. A slow moving front likely results in daily scattered downpours and thunder chances as it turns humid starting Saturday. Highs will be in the upper 80s Saturday with a few showers and storms possible during the afternoon.
Looking ahead to the Riverfest fireworks, showers and storms will be scattered through the afternoon and evening. Monday looks like a rinse and repeat. After that, daily downpours rule the forecast with temperatures in the 70s.
WHAT EVENTS ARE GOING ON?
Beginning at noon Sunday, there is live music and a festival-like celebration along Cincinnati's riverfront. Head down to Yeatman's Cove and Sawyer Point.
Across the river in Covington and Newport, there are also several events planned throughout the day leading up to the main show at 9 p.m. — the massive firework display.
RUBBER DUCK REGATTA GOES VIRTUAL
The 28th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta will take place on Sunday, September 4. Each duck purchased will help provide 15 meals to the community.
Ducks are available through Sunday online or by phone at 513-929-3825.
First place prize this year is a 2022 Honda CRV EX courtesy of the Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Honda Dealers. Second place prize is $5,200 in gift cards from Kroger ($100 a week for a year) the remaining 5 prizes are $500 cash from Kemba Credit Union.
The views are equally spectacular on both sides of the river. But plan accordingly if you plan to take a bridge, as several closures are planned.
On the Ohio side, the main place to watch is Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove. But there are several rules: Alcohol is not permitted, nor are oversized bags, luggage or backpacks.
Click here to see what's permitted and what's prohibited.
On the Kentucky side, both the Covington and Newport riverfronts will give you an unobstructed view of the show.
ROAD CLOSURES & PARKING RESTRICTIONS
In Cincinnati, there are several road closures planned.
Access to the Cincinnati Riverfront will be limited to pedestrians only. Third Street, and all streets north of Third Street, will be open so that people can access points throughout Downtown. On-street parking will NOT be available throughout the downtown area south of Ninth Street after 11:00 AM on Sunday, September 4.
The following road closers are planned in Covington
The following road closures are planned in Newport:
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