WHERE TO WATCH: The majority of the viewing areas will be in the soccer fields close to Dorothy Lane, the large field next to the pond and outside of the snow fence at the top of the hill near Veterans Plaza. We recommend watching from inside the park so that you can hear the soundtrack that goes along with the show. However, we do know that people also watch from the parking lots of nearby businesses.
WHERE TO PARK: Parking within Delco Park is reserved exclusively for accessible parking and is available until 8:45 p.m. or until full. We encourage visitors to park at the Tenneco building on Woodman Drive, just north of Delco Park, and walk over. Additional parking is often found in nearby areas, with many visitors choosing to walk to the park from surrounding streets.
Experience:
• Fantastic Fireworks
• Bounce Houses
• Food Trucks
• Entertainment with Roaming Performers
• A DJ Pumping Music Throughout the Park
WEATHER UPDATES: The Go 4th! event will be held rain or shine. However, if officials decide the weather is unsafe at 10 p.m. for fireworks, they will be canceled. This decision will not be made until close to the 10 p.m. start time. Please check the playkettering.org homepage and our Facebook Page for updates.
Kettering Go 4th - Frequently Asked Questions
When and Where
July 4th from 6 - 10 p.m. at Delco Park (1700 Delco Park Dr., Kettering, OH 45429)
Parking
When you host the biggest party of the year a lot of people show up! Before you head out to Delco Park, plan your route and where you will park. Even better - walk or ride your bike. The old Tenneco parking lot along Woodman Drive will be available for event parking, as well as side streets around Delco Park. Please be aware of any no parking signs posted by the City of Kettering.
Starting at noon on July 4th, parking inside Delco Park will be limited to guests with a state-issued accessible parking tag or license plate. The Delco Park parking lot will remain open for accessible parking until 8:45pm or until full. Remember that all vehicles parked inside Delco Park must wait until pedestrian traffic has cleared before leaving the lot (usually 11:00 PM).
Schedule
Each year, we pour our hearts into planning a fun and festive Independence Day celebration for our community. In addition to the best fireworks show in the area, Go 4th offers DJ music, bounce houses, roaming performers, and tasty goodies from many local food trucks. The full schedule can be found below:
6 - 9 p.m. Fun Kids Zone
6 - 10 p.m. Food Trucks
6 - 8 p.m. Summer music
8 - 8:05 p.m. Parks & Recreation Month and Patriotic Ceremony
8:10 - 9:59 p.m. Summer music
10 - 10:28 p.m. Fireworks
What to bring
Get comfortable and hang out for a summer evening of patriotic fun. Bring chairs, lawn blankets, snacks, refreshments, and your camera. Please leave alcohol, sparklers, tents, personal drones, and pets at home.
No Personal Drones
Go 4th is a no drone zone! Due to safety concerns, personal drones are prohibited from the entire event. You are welcome to bring handheld cameras and phones to capture the magic.
No Sparklers
Please leave your sparklers and personal fireworks at home. Don’t worry, we’ve got your firework needs covered. We have an awesome fireworks display (coordinated with music!) scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.
Recycling
New for 2025: Go 4th is going green! Be on the lookout for special recycling stations to support a cleaner, greener event.
Weather Concerns
Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate, but we don’t let that dampen our spirits. In most cases, Go 4th is held rain or shine. However, if the weather looks questionable, check our Facebook page (search PlayKettering) or our website (www.playkettering.org) for event updates.
First Aid and Lost Children
It gets pretty dark in Delco Park – all the better to view the incredible fireworks show! In order to ensure that families are back together before sundown, the bounce houses and park
playground will close at 9 p.m.
Your safety is our number one concern. Kettering Police and Fire Departments will be on hand to assist with any emergencies during the event. If you need help, please come to the white information tent at the top of the hill.
2025 Vendors
• 3D Printed Store
• Batter-Up Funnel Cakes
• Big Shrimp Energy
• Buckeye Corn & Kettle
• Chester Concessions
• Chick-fil-A
• Dawghouse
• Dayton BBQ Company
• Dippin’ Dots
• Eddie's Roasted Corn
• Greek Street
• Groovy Sweets
• Kona Ice
• Let's Glow Crazy
• Lil Tiki Weenies
• Lilia's Outside Café
• Philly Pretzel Factory
• Renny Henny Wings and Desserts
• Rismiller Concessions
• Squeaky's Cheese Curds
• Sweet-ummms
• Tasty Sips
• Travelin' Toms Coffee
• Victory Lane Pizza
• Whit's Frozen Custard
• Wild Bill's Soda
All vendors must be pre-approved by Miami Valley Restaurant Association. Please be prepared as many vendors do not take cash payments.
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