Best places to watch the WEBN Fireworks – Ohio vs. Kentucky vs. couch

Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer
Updated ·2 min read

Get ready for a show! The 47th annual Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks return to the Ohio Riverfront this Sunday.

Cincinnati's Riverfest kicks off at noon at Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove, with Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks taking over the sky at 9 p.m.

You can tune into WEBN's broadcast of the event from home, or watch the fireworks on Local 12 (WKRC-TV). Want to celebrate the Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks in person? Here are some places you can get a great view of the fireworks in Ohio and Kentucky.

Where to watch the WEBN Fireworks in Ohio

The most popular spot to watch the fireworks in Ohio is Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman's Cove. Set up your own tarp sitting area on the Serpentine Wall starting at noon Sunday. Anything set up before then will be removed.

Purses, diaper bags and small bags are allowed into the area upon inspection. For a list of prohibited items, check out our story about everything you need to know.

Other places with views of the riverfront: 

  • Mount Echo Park, 251 Mt. Echo Park Drive, East Price Hill.

  • Olden View Park, 2610 Eighth St., East Price Hill.

  • Eden Park Overlook, 950 Eden Park Drive, Walnut Hills.

The Cincinnati Dinner Train also hosts a fireworks train ride from Seymour Avenue to the riverfront and back. Tickets are $139.99 and come with a four-course meal.

Got another great spot to enjoy the show? Drop them in the comments.

The 47th annual Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Sunday.
The 47th annual Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Sunday.

Where to watch the WEBN Fireworks in Kentucky

Newport

Watch the fireworks at Newport's Riverfest on the Levee, which starts at 3 p.m. This free event will have live music, pop-up shops, vendors and more. Find more information at newportonthelevee.com.

The Purple People Bridge will close at noon Sunday and reopen at 2 a.m. Monday. Taylor Southgate Bridge will close for cars at 6 p.m., and close for pedestrians at 7:30 p.m.

See a list of Newport road closures here.

Covington

Each year, people flock to Covington's riverfront or Devou Park to watch the fireworks display. Several streets will be closed to vehicle traffic starting at 6 p.m., including the Roebling and Clay Wade Bailey bridges.

Alcohol is prohibited on city property and in public places. Glass containers, bicycles, skateboards, pets, motorized scooters and other items are also prohibited in the area.

See the full list of road closures and more information at covingtonky.gov.

Bellevue

Buckhead Mountain Grill in Bellevue is hosting its Cincinnati Riverfest Fireworks Watch Party this year. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Call the restaurant at 859-491-7333 or email dmulberry@buckheadmanagement.com for tickets.

There are a few other watch party options listed in this week's list of the top 10 things to do in Cincinnati this weekend, as well.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: 2023 Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks in Cincinnati: Where to watch