Independence Day Celebration

The City of Loveland's Independence Day Celebration will be held on July 4, 2026.

EVENT IS HELD RAIN OR SHINE! ACTIVITY LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Step back in time and celebrate 150 years of Loveland! Design a float, decorate a classic car, gather your neighbors, or strike up the band for Loveland’s Independence Day Parade.

As part of the City’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, this year’s parade theme is “Loveland Through the Decades – Celebrating 150 Years of Loveland & 250 Years of America.” Participants are encouraged to showcase their favorite era from Loveland’s rich history or highlight a significant chapter in America’s 250-year story. Whether it’s the Roaring Twenties, the Fabulous Fifties, the groovy Seventies, a tribute to America’s founding, westward expansion, innovation and industry, military service, or another defining moment in our nation’s history, bring the sights, sounds, and spirit of the era to life. Join us as we celebrate 150 years of community, tradition, and hometown pride while honoring 250 years of the American experience.

The Independence Day Parade will take place on Saturday, July 4, at 4:00 p.m. Residents, neighborhood groups, community organizations, businesses, and clubs are invited to take part in this special sesquicentennial celebration.

New This Year

Float Competition with Cash Prizes – Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors and show off your creativity while competing for prize money, bragging rights, and the chance to help bring Loveland’s history to life. Parade floats will be judged as part of our “Loveland Through the Decades” theme competition. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top entries:

o 1st Place — $1,000

o 2nd Place — $750

o 3rd Place — $500

Advance Registration Required – All parade participants must register in advance. For safety and planning purposes, unregistered vehicles or groups will not be permitted in the parade lineup.

Application Deadline – Parade applications must be submitted by Friday, June 19.

For additional information or questions, please contact Misty Clark at mclark@lovelandoh.gov or 513-707-1437.

Join us as we celebrate the people, places, and memories that have shaped Loveland over the past 150 years!