City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks

City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks

The City of Dayton Independence Day Lights in Flight Fireworks * Kettering Field, just north of downtown Dayton *

Event details

Event by: City of Dayton
Address: 444 N Bend Blvd, Dayton, OH 45404 [Map/directions]
Event has passed (Thu, Jul 03 2025)
* this page may be updated if event is repeated in the future *
Cost: FREE

City of Dayton Fireworks at Dayton's Kettering Field - July 3

2025 Dayton Fireworks

Celebrate Independence Day in Dayton!

The annual "Lights in Flight fireworks are scheduled for July 3 at Kettering Field

Lights in Flight, the Dayton region's most spectacular fireworks display, returns to Dayton on Thursday, July 3. 

The annual fireworks show produced by the City of Dayton Department of Recreation will take place at Kettering Field, just north of downtown Dayton in the McCook Field neighborhood. 

Key things to know:

  • Fireworks will take flight on July 3 at 10 p.m. 
  • The official viewing area at Kettering Field opens at 6 p.m. 
  • Food trucks 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • BOOM Zone 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with inflatables and games for kids 12 and under

Bring chairs or blankets for seating. Parking in the area will be limited; it is suggested visitors arrive early.

Due to the location of the fireworks, people will likely not be able to view them from RiverScape MetroPark or some areas downtown.

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Kettering Field

City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks is taking place at Kettering Field, which is located at 444 N Bend Blvd in Dayton. Kettering Field -

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