CINCINNATI, OH – Over a quarter of a million people will make their way to the Cincinnati Riverfront again this year to enjoy several entertainment venues, including the City’s annual Riverfest celebration which will include the spectacular Western & Southern/ WEBN Fireworks.  The Fireworks show will take place on Sunday, August 31 at approximately 9:00 PM.

Most Downtown streets will remain open throughout the day so that visitors can experience the excitement of Downtown destinations, including Fountain Square, restaurants, shops and more.             

Please be aware of pedestrians and obey all directions of the Cincinnati Police Department so that we can all make this year’s Riverfest a safe and enjoyable experience. 

Access to the Cincinnati Riverfront will be limited to pedestrians only.  Second Street, and all streets north of Second Street, will be open so that people can access points throughout Downtown. 

Other important closures include:

• Mehring Way will close between Elm Street and E Pete Rose Way at 5PM.
• The Purple People Bridge will be closed for Rozzi’s Fireworks at 8AM.
• The Roebling Suspension Bridge, Taylor Southgate Bridge and Clay Wade Bailey Bridge will all close at 6:00 PM to vehicles and pedestrians (Pedestrians may cross on the west side of the Taylor Southgate Bridge until 7:30 PM and the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge until 8:00 PM).
• Local access to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge (I-471) from Ohio will close at 7:00 PM.

The actual timing of these closures may be adjusted as traffic volumes dictate.

Drivers are encouraged to reduce their speed and use caution when approaching the event area and to use alternate routes if possible.

 

For additional information about this event, please visit:

Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks - WEBN (iheart.com)