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Labor Day has a deeper meaning than an end to summer and marks a pivotal moment in U.S. labor history, including a violent start.<\/p>\n
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It’s Greater Cincinnati’s sparkling farewell to summertime. The beloved\u00a0Western & Southern\u00a0WEBN Fireworks<\/a>\u00a0return to the Ohio Riverfront this Labor Day weekend<\/a>.<\/p>\n Festivities kick off with Riverfest\u00a0at 3 p.m. Aug. 31 at Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, with music, food, entertainment and other family fun. The WEBN show, one of the largest firework displays in the Midwest, takes over the sky at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n Planning on tuning into the show, either in-person or from home? Here are some places you can view the spectacle in Ohio and Kentucky, as well as where to watch on TV.<\/p>\n The\u00a0fireworks<\/a>\u00a0broadcast on Local 12 (WKRC-TV).<\/p>\n WEBN will stream a live broadcast of the fireworks from the Broadcast Stage at Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove\u00a0at iHeart.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The most popular spot to watch the fireworks in Ohio is Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman’s Cove. Set up your own tarp sitting area on the Serpentine Wall starting at 3 p.m. Aug 31. Anything set up before then will be removed and destroyed,\u00a0according to WEBN’s FAQ page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tarps and blankets can only be placed with painter’s, gaffer or masking tapes. They\u00a0cannot be secured\u00a0with duct tape, rocks, bricks, sand or gallon jugs of water.<\/p>\n For a list of prohibited items,\u00a0check out\u00a0this story about\u00a0everything\u00a0you need to know<\/a> before going to Riverfest.<\/p>\n Other Cincinnati spots with views of the riverfront:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The\u00a0Cincinnati Dinner Train<\/a>\u00a0also hosts a fireworks train ride from Seymour Avenue to the riverfront and back. Tickets are $159.99 and come with a four-course meal.<\/p>\n Watch the fireworks at Newport’s Riverfest on the Levee, which starts at 3 p.m. This free event has live music, pop-up shops, vendors and more. Find more information at\u00a0newportonthelevee.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Purple People Bridge closes at 8 a.m. Aug. 31 and reopens at 2 a.m. Sept. 1. Taylor Southgate Bridge closes for cars at 6 p.m. and for pedestrians at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n See the full list of Newport road closures\u00a0at\u00a0newportky.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n Each year, people flock to Covington’s riverfront or Devou Park to watch the fireworks display. Several streets will close to vehicle traffic, including the Roebling and Clay Wade Bailey bridges.<\/p>\n See the full list of road closures and more information at\u00a0covingtonky.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhat channel is the WEBN Fireworks show?<\/h2>\n
WEBN Fireworks livestream<\/h2>\n
Where to watch the WEBN Fireworks in Ohio<\/h2>\n
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Where to watch the WEBN Fireworks in Kentucky<\/h2>\n
Newport<\/h3>\n
Covington<\/h3>\n
Bellevue<\/h3>\n