This July Fourth has been a celebration not only of Independence Day, but also a return to what feels like a normal summer.This time last year, many events were scrapped due to COVID-19 and people said they are happy to be back.There is an energy in the air.In Harrison, band students marched and played instruments in a parade through downtown."It's nice to be everyone together, no masks, and watch our kids. Our kids have been in the band and so it's nice to see them in person," parent Jon Roberts said.Some said this July Fourth feels especially meaningful."I think it makes everybody appreciate this year a little bit more. Not being able to do as much as we were able to last year," parent Kristin Claypoole said.Last year, COVID-19 fizzled out most Independence Day celebrations, but in places like Harrison, the tradition is back.Cars, people, floats and the band all made their way through town.Candy and other free giveaways were thrown into the streets and in the direction of people happy to pick them up."I really did miss it. I couldn't hang out with my friends on Fourth of July like I usually do and I just really missed them," 11-year-old Adriana Claypoole said.In Blue Ash, one of the biggest celebrations in Greater Cincinnati, Red, White and Blue Ash, was on."It's a day to celebrate and it brings happiness to me whenever I think about it and it's a day to feel proud," 12-year-old Avni Sharma said.People snagged their spots for a show they've come to expect."It does kind of feel like a fresh start, and it's nice to just be able to return to normalcy, slowly but surely," Alee Hawkins said.They said this Fourth of July is about celebrating a milestone and even better days ahead."We're back in business. That's what it means. I mean, this is life, everybody likes to enjoy themselves and they finally can," Brandon Barry said.There have been many celebrations across Greater Cincinnati this weekend.People were already setting off fireworks before the sun even set on Sunday.
This July Fourth has been a celebration not only of Independence Day, but also a return to what feels like a normal summer.
This time last year, many events were scrapped due to COVID-19 and people said they are happy to be back.
There is an energy in the air.
In Harrison, band students marched and played instruments in a parade through downtown.
"It's nice to be everyone together, no masks, and watch our kids. Our kids have been in the band and so it's nice to see them in person," parent Jon Roberts said.
Some said this July Fourth feels especially meaningful.
"I think it makes everybody appreciate this year a little bit more. Not being able to do as much as we were able to last year," parent Kristin Claypoole said.
Last year, COVID-19 fizzled out most Independence Day celebrations, but in places like Harrison, the tradition is back.
Cars, people, floats and the band all made their way through town.
Candy and other free giveaways were thrown into the streets and in the direction of people happy to pick them up.
"I really did miss it. I couldn't hang out with my friends on Fourth of July like I usually do and I just really missed them," 11-year-old Adriana Claypoole said.
In Blue Ash, one of the biggest celebrations in Greater Cincinnati, Red, White and Blue Ash, was on.
"It's a day to celebrate and it brings happiness to me whenever I think about it and it's a day to feel proud," 12-year-old Avni Sharma said.
People snagged their spots for a show they've come to expect.
"It does kind of feel like a fresh start, and it's nice to just be able to return to normalcy, slowly but surely," Alee Hawkins said.
They said this Fourth of July is about celebrating a milestone and even better days ahead.
"We're back in business. That's what it means. I mean, this is life, everybody likes to enjoy themselves and they finally can," Brandon Barry said.
There have been many celebrations across Greater Cincinnati this weekend.
People were already setting off fireworks before the sun even set on Sunday.
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