Fort Thomas and other Northern Kentucky residents gathered on Friday to celebrate Independence Day with the city’s annual parade and Fourth at the Fort festival, and if you’re like us, you wish it weren’t over. The FTM team was there to capture these photos, so you can relive the fun until next year:
Tag: 4th of July
Family owned firework retailer explains key to safe, fun holiday celebration
With the 4th of July happening this weekend there will inevitably be backyard barbeques and celebrations-a-plenty. A 4th of July party just is not the same without some aerial pyrotechnics … yes, I am talking fireworks. I got in touch with the marketing coordinator at Tri-State Fireworks, Lauren Burns, to get some information straight from […]
High E. Coli Levels in Licking River Prompt Swimming Advisory
Licking River joining the Ohio River/Wikipedia As the holiday weekend approaches, Kentucky authorities have recommended avoiding recreational contact with a number of regional bodies of water, including the Licking River, from Banklick Creek to its confluence with the Ohio River.
Michael Bradford Memorial Cornhole Tournament
Fort Thomas Matters has been keeping you up to date on the city’s upcoming Independence Day festivities, and Tower Park is certainly the place to be the afternoon of July 4th. Along with the many activities taking place at Tower Park, the Michael Bradford Memorial Cornhole Tournament is not to be missed. Ft. Thomas resident […]
Add This to Your 4th of July To-Do List: Buy a Glass of “Super Joey Lemonade”
Joey Holt The Cayton Family The Highlands Middle School Odyssey Team will host a lemonade stand in front of the Fort Thomas Women’s Club at 8 North Fort Thomas Ave (near Subway) starting at 9 a.m. on the 4th of July. A 16 ounce cup of Super Joey Lemonade can be purchased for $1. Super […]
Celebrate the 4th of July in Fort Thomas
For many Fort Thomas residents, attending the Independence Day Celebration & Antique Car Show is an important part of their annual 4th of July festivities. The Fort Thomas Recreation Department seems to outdo themselves every year, and this year is certainly no exception. Independence Day in Fort Thomas is an all-day celebration, which kicks off […]

