Kimberly Armstrong

Cincinnati Enquirer

Brace yourself. With Labor Day nearly upon us, it's time to get ready for Riverfest, the biggest fireworks show and party of the year.

The Western & Southern/WEBN Riverfest fireworks start at 9:05 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 3, so you'll want to claim your spot with time to spare.

Location: You can claim your spot on the Serpentine Wall at Sawyer Point in Yeatman's Cove starting at 6 a.m. Saturday before the park opens on Sunday. 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown.

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Schedule of Events

12 p.m. The KiddChris Show & Shroom starts on the Serpentine Wall

12 to 2 p.m. The UC Bearcat and Ben-Gals

12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kiss 107.1, Judah & the Lion, Hey Violet, AJR, Skylar Stecker, Spencer Sutherland and others perform.

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rosie Red and Mr. Redlegs

2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Xavier University

2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jim Scott meet and greet

3 p.m. Freestore Foodbank Rubber Duck Regatta at the Purple People Bridge

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Who Dey from the Bengals

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FC Cincinnati players

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What to bring: Purse-sized umbrellas, sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, snacks, folding chairs, blankets, cameras, radios, earplugs, binoculars.

What not to bring: Alcohol, illegal weapons, explosives, wheeled items like skateboards and bikes, laser pointers, glass bottles, coolers, liquids, pets (other than service dogs), large umbrellas, drug paraphernalia.

Covington road closures: All streets north of East Fourth Street and east of Madison Avenue to the Licking River, in addition to the Roebling Suspension Bridge and the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge, will be closed to vehicular traffic at 6 p.m.

Madison Avenue will remain open to allow access to public parking lots and garages until they are full or 6 p.m., whichever occurs first. Once the parking lots and garages have reached full capacity, Madison will be closed to through traffic north of East Fourth Street. There are exceptions for TANK buses, invitation holders to the Metropolitan Club and hotel guests with room keys and parking passes.

Devou Park, Kenton Hills and the Bluffs will have restricted traffic beginning at 2 p.m. Access to these areas will be restricted to residents and their guests only.

More Covington parking info here.

Information on road closures in Cincinnati and TANK bus service are not yet available.

More information about Riverfest available here.

If you'd rather make Riverfest a night in, WKRC-TV will be also broadcasting the fireworks.