Go 4th!
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
View map of the event!
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)
Schedule
Fireworks Start at 10 p.m.
Each year, we pour our hearts into planning a fun, active and festive Independence Day celebration for our community. Go 4th! offers live music, a kid’s play zone and tasty goodies from many local food trucks. The full schedule can be found below:
- 6-9 pm Fun Kids Zone
- 6-10 pm Food Trucks
- 6-9:59 pm Summer music with a DJ
- 10 pm Fireworks
What to Bring
Get comfortable and hang out for an entire 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.
No Personal Fireworks or Sparklers
Please leave your sparklers 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.
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 (PlayKettering) or our website (www.playkettering.org) for event updates.
First Aid and Lost Children
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.