Fireworks and drone show to light up Newport on the Levee once more on July 3, courtesy of the Newport Blast.
Newport Blast Independence Day Celebration Returns to Newport on the Levee
Get ready for a star-spangled celebration as the Newport Blast Independence Day event returns to Newport on the Levee in Northern Kentucky on July 3, 2025. The festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m. and continue until 11:00 p.m.
The event promises a fun-filled evening with live country music, family-friendly activities, and a spectacular fireworks show.
Entertainment and Activities
The entertainment begins at 5:00 p.m. with live music from the Danny Frazier Band. For those who fancy a Wild West theme, there will be mechanical bull riding for children, line dancing lessons, and a Riverboat Parade.
For the music lovers, there will be musical entertainment on BB Riverboats as well. The Rozzi's Fireworks and Drone Display, a highlight of the event, will start at 10:00 p.m. The soundtrack for this breathtaking display will be played on The Project 100.7.
Food and Seating
Guests are encouraged to dine at restaurants such as Par 3, Brothers Bar and Grill, and Tom & Chee at The Levee. Ticket holders for BB Riverboats will enjoy a buffet dinner and the best seats for the fireworks show. All seating on BB Riverboats must be reserved in advance.
Tickets and Parking
Tickets for the Newport Blast cruises can be purchased at bbriverboats.com. Parking validation is available for Newport Aquarium visitors using the Newport on the Levee garage, with details to avoid higher event parking fees. Admission to Newport Blast events is free, though some activities like BB Riverboat cruises are ticketed and require advance reservations.
Dress Code and More
The Newport Blast event encourages visitors to wear cowboy and cowgirl outfits. To-go drinks can be purchased from bars such as Beeline and Bridgeview Box Park and enjoyed anywhere on the property, thanks to its recognition as an entertainment district. Wild West photo opportunities are also available.
Line dancing lessons will be presented by Shiners and The Ritz Ballroom Dance Studio. This event, a signature Independence Day weekend celebration in the region, marks its second year in 2025, and incorporates new elements such as a drone show that successfully debuted this year following a prior weather cancellation.
For the full schedule of events, visit VisitCincy.com. The Newport Blast is an event not to be missed, so mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the nation's birthday in style!
- For the next Independence Day celebration in 2025, the Newport Blast will take place in the Northern Kentucky region, specifically at Newport on the Levee, inviting the entire community to join the star-spangled event.
- Alongside the anticipated fireworks show, guests can look forward to a variety of activities such as live music from the Danny Frazier Band, line dancing lessons, mechanical bull riding, a Wild West-themed Riverboat Parade, and an spectacular drone display, all part of the event's lifestyle offerings in home-and-garden settings.
- To fully immerse oneself in the Newport Blast experience, visitors are encouraged to dress as cowboys and cowgirls and explore food options at restaurants like Par 3, Brothers Bar and Grill, and Tom & Chee at The Levee, while enjoying cowboy-themed photo opportunities.
