Xenia - Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks

Xenia - Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks

Fireworks in Xenia, July 3, 2026

City of Xenia celebrates Independence Day with 8th annual "Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks Festival

The 2026 Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks Festival is set to light up the sky on July 3, 2026 — and this year’s celebration is shaping up to be a whopper! Held in the heart of Xenia, this beloved community tradition will be even more special as we celebrate America 250, marking 250 years of our nation’s independence.

Enjoy live music from crowd favorites Stranger and Nawty Dawg, keeping the energy high all evening long. Grab some glow gear to shine bright after sunset, and come hungry — there will be plenty of food and drinks to keep everyone fueled for the festivities.

And of course, the highlight of the night: an amazing fireworks display that will dazzle the sky and cap off this patriotic celebration in spectacular fashion.

Join us July 3, 2026, as we honor community, country, and 250 years of American history — you won’t want to miss it! ✨

The annual fireworks show and festival is named in honor of Xenia Rotarian Kevin Sonnycalb, who embodied Rotary's motto of 'Service Above Self.' "The Xenia Rotary Club is pleased to be an integral part of this now, the eighth (8th) year of the Xenia Rotary Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks Festival," said Xenia Rotary President Joe Kennedy. "We do so with such pride as Kevin was a dear friend, not to mention fellow Xenia Rotarian, and a mentor to me and so many other younger folks growing up in this fine town." Following Kevin's passing, the Sonnycalb family, through their foundation, worked with Xenia Rotary to bring the annual fireworks back to Xenia in 2015.

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Shawnee Park

Xenia - Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks is taking place at Shawnee Park, which is located at 591 South Park Drive in Xenia. Shawnee Park - Features play equipment, picnic tables, 3 picnic shelters, a pavilion, fishing pond, restrooms, walking trail, ample off-street parking.

City of Xenia.

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Xenia Rotary Club.

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