If you’re heading to Newport for Riverfest, plan to arrive early and don’t count on your usual route home. This year’s Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks is happening on Sept. 6. The annual event draws thousands to the Ohio Riverfront for a day filled with live music and entertainment, culminating in a drone show […]
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NewCath hosting WEBN fireworks watch party
On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Newport Central Catholic High School invites you to bring your family up on the school hill to watch the Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks at its 32nd Family Fireworks Fest. Food Trucks (Big Dog’s Pizza, Troublemakers, Tikiz), drinks, and fun will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will continue until the Big […]
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NKY businesses host WEBN fireworks show watch parties
If you’re looking for a place to watch the iconic Western & Southern WEBN fireworks show but want to avoid the crowds, check out this list of local businesses’ watch parties. The show, known as Riverfest, is the largest fireworks display in the Midwest and kicks off at 9 p.m. Buckhead Mountain Grill in Bellevue is […]
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No-wake zone/Ohio River closure times happening this weekend
A no-wake zone and a closure on the Ohio River will occur from Sunday to early Monday morning for Riverfest. The no-wake zone — when a boat must reduce its speed to the slowest it can travel while still maintaining the ability to steer and move forward — will be on the Ohio River from […]
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Photos: Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks 2022
Did you get a chance to check out the fireworks Sunday night? Either way, look at these beautiful photos from our own Abigail Shoyat.
