Portsmouth Celebrates River Days with Parade & Fireworks

Riverfront parade, carnival rides, vendors and fireworks finale.

Start date

29 August, 2025 12:00 PM

End date

1 September, 2025 9:30 PM

Event details

Friday, August 29–Monday, September 1, 2025, Portsmouth, OH’s River Days festival along the Ohio River includes a family parade, carnival midway, food and craft vendors, live music and children’s zones. On Monday evening at dusk (~9 PM), a fireworks show over the river caps the holiday. Admission to daytime events is free; carnival wristbands are sold separately.