July 3-5, 2026

All-American thrills are waiting for you at Kings Island as we celebrate Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S®, Cincinnati’s most breathtaking Independence Day event of the year! The night’s sky will be painted with bright, colorful lights, and the air will fill with patriotic music and sounds of celebration, creating an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Celebrate summer with all that Kings Island has to offer — fireworks aren’t the only thing blasting off this holiday weekend! Tackle new dark ride Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare or soar head over heels on Banshee this summer. Plus, enjoy thrilling slides, splashes, and sun-sparkling water at Soak City Waterpark.

Join us July 3-5 for a day of thrills and splashes before the sun goes down, and a can’t-miss, dazzling firework spectacular in the night — only at Kings Island.

Fireworks and other special events and entertainment are scheduled for specific times and durations; all entertainment during Star-Spangled Nights, presented by M&M’S®, is weather permitting and subject to change. Select rides may be scheduled to close early in preparation for the fireworks.

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