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Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.
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Lights in Flight: City of Dayton Fireworks
July 3 @ 10:00 pm
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The region’s favorite fireworks show, produced by the City of Dayton Department of Recreation, returns to Kettering Field, just north of downtown Dayton in the McCook Field neighborhood. A viewing area will be available at the northern and eastern sections of Kettering Field (near East Helena Street). Signs will mark the viewing area. Bring chairs or blankets for seating, if you wish. (There will not be a festival before the fireworks display – no food trucks or vendors.)
• The viewing area is accessible starting at 7:00pm.
• Show starts at approximately 10:00pm
• There will be NO food trucks or vendors.
• Bring your own blankets and chairs.
Parking in the area will be limited; it is suggested visitors arrive early.
The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning at 6 p.m.:
- Riverside Dr. from White Allen Ave. to E. Helena St. – Pedestrians Only
- E. Helena Dr. from Riverside Dr. to Keowee St. – Pedestrians Only
- Brennan Dr. from E. Helena St. to Keowee St. – Pedestrians Only
- North Bend Blvd. from E. Helena St. to Webster St. (including Deeds Park Dr.) – Closed to Vehicles & Pedestrians at 3 p.m.
- Hall Ave. south of N. Keowee – Closed to vehicles
Recreation trails in nearby parks and along river corridors will be closed to users by 3 p.m. The Great Miami River will be closed to boaters and paddlers in nearby areas.