ENTERTAINMENT
Nationally-acclaimed acts Fitz & The Tantrums and Vertical Horizon will be performing at 2026 Red, Rhythm and Boom on Friday, July 3! The City of Mason encourages the community to come together and join us for this opportunity to celebrate Independence Day, recognize America’s 250th birthday, and showcase the quality of life offered in Mason!
EVENT SCHEDULE
The event begins with the opening of the Kids Zone at 4 p.m. with access to activities such as a 9-hole putt-putt course, slides and bounce houses, carnival games, a trackless train, and more! Grab dinner, drink or snack at the wide variety of food truck options. The American Legion Post 194 will sell adult beverages throughout the evening with proceeds benefitting veterans and the Mason Park & Recreation Foundation. Stage entertainment will kick off at 6 p.m. and will continue throughout the evening until 10 p.m. The event will conclude with a fireworks display and drone show presented by Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks at 10 p.m.
To view the complete list of activities planned to celebrate America250 in the City of Mason throughout 2026, click here.
2026 Red, Rhythm and Boom is FREE to the public. The event will take place at the Mason Municipal Campus (6000 Mason-Montgomery Rd. Mason, Ohio 45040). Lawn seating is first come, first serve beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3. The City asks that visitors to the event not set up chairs, blankets and lawn items prior to 3:00 p.m. as items are at risk from being removed for event operations.
Interested in participating in the event as a vendor or volunteer? Please select and complete the applications below.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers of all abilities are needed to help make this event a success! Volunteers ages 14+ are welcome to sign up. Organizations or groups who gather at least ten people to volunteer for a four-hour shift will receive a $200 donation to their organization or group from the City of Mason.
*All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer waiver. Waivers may be completed and returned via email prior to the event by sending completed forms to ([email protected]) or they may be filled out on-site upon arrival. Please note that volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian signature.
Volunteers are encouraged to document their service hours as part of the 250 minutes of community service being offered by the City as part of the America250 celebration in 2026! Learn more about the 250 minutes of community service challenge by clicking here.
As part of this year’s Red, Rhythm and Boom event, community members are invited to come together to share their American story. Community members are asked video themselves and others describing in one word, what America means to them. Submissions will compiled and played at 2026 Red, Rhythm and Boom.
Community members interested in sharing what American means to you in one word can send their video to [email protected]. If recording via a mobile device, please hold your phone horizontally while recording your video to ensure the best quality for the final video. To ensure that this initiative can be enjoyed by all ages, only family-friendly words appropriate for public viewing will be used in the final video.
Convenient off campus parking and shuttle service is available from local partners and businesses for this event. Parking at these locations is permitted on Friday, July 3 beginning at 4:00 p.m. to midnight (with a pause from 9:40 – 10:30 p.m. during the firework show). A shuttle will transport event guests to the Mason Municipal Center Campus. RV’s or large trailers, alcohol, grills and glass bottles are NOT permitted in designated parking areas. Both onsite and offsite parking is indicated below:
The following locations will have shuttle services active from 4:00 p.m. to midnight (with a pause from 9:40 – 10:30 p.m. during the firework show):
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1. Grace Baptist Church |
5595 Mason Road |
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2. Hope Church |
4934 Western Row Road |
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3. Christ’s Church at Mason |
5165 Western Row Road |
The following locations are within walking distance of the event site and shuttle services will not be available:
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1. Pine Hill Lakes Park |
211 Kings Mills Road |
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2. Corwin M. Nixon Park |
6249 Mason Montgomery Road |
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3. Heritage Presbyterian Church |
6546 Mason Montgomery Road |
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4. Resurrection Mason |
6315 Mason Montgomery Road |
Mason’s Red, Rhythm and Boom will be held rain or shine and will not be rescheduled. In the event of severe weather, the schedule of events may be modified or cancelled with event updates posted on the City of Mason’s social media pages and website.
Stay up to date on the latest event updates by following the City on Instagram, X and Facebook. For questions regarding the event, please contact the City of Mason by calling 513.229.8500 or by emailing [email protected]. The City of Mason hopes to see you at 2026 Red, Rhythm and Boom!
Lakeside Drive between Mason Montgomery Road and Foxfield Drive and Mason Montgomery Road from Foxfield Drive to Lakeside Drive will close beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3 for event set up. The Mason Municipal Center and Community Center Campus can be accessed using Nixon Park Drive and Foxfield Drive during this time. Detour signs will be posted.
Mason Community Center will be open from 6:00 a.m. to noon on Friday, July 3. The Mason Municipal Aquatic Center and City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 as the City directs its resources to executing a safe and successful event for the community to enjoy. Mason Municipal Aquatic Center will be open with normal operating hours on Saturday, July 4.
How much will the Kids Zone activities cost?
The Kid Zone activities require a wristband which will be sold for $10 at the event. You may purchase the Kids Zone wristbands at the Information Booths located throughout the event footprint. Wristbands will be sold beginning at 4:00 p.m. when the event begins until approximately 9:30 p.m. The wristbands provide access to all of the Kids Zone activities. Proceeds from wristband purchase will benefit Mason Parks and Recreation Foundation. There will be a mix of inflatables, sports activities, and carnival games for those with Kids Zone wristbands to enjoy. There will also be ‘extreme’ activities that require a minimum height of 42 inches.
Are pets allowed at the Red, Rhythm and Boom event?
Pets can become overwhelmed by large crowds, noises, commotion, and fireworks. Be kind to your pet and leave them at home during this event. The City is not permitting pets on campus during this event.
How early can I set up my lawn chair?
Please refrain from setting up any items on the concert lawn until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3. Items that are an impediment for setup operations will be removed and can be retrieved from the lost and found located in the Community Room inside the Mason Municipal Center.
What items are allowed at the event?
Event guests are welcome to bring a cooler, chair, and/or blanket while you enjoy the music and fireworks. Patrons who would like to set up these items are asked to please refrain from setting up in the designated standing room only area. Tents, umbrellas, glass containers and alcohol not bought on site are not permitted.
The City of Mason is not responsible for personal items left unattended, lost, stolen or removed before and throughout the event. Personal items must be removed from the campus promptly after the fireworks. Any items left will be discarded during clean-up.
Should I bring cash or card for purchases at this event?
A variety of food and non-food vendors will be available at the event and prices may vary. Credit cards may not be accepted at all food vendors.
What refreshments will be available for purchase?
The City and participating vendors will be proudly serving Pepsi products throughout the event. Proceeds from the sale of water benefit the Mason Parks and Recreation Foundation. Additionally, the American Legion will be selling adult beverages as part of the July 3 event. Beverages will be available from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and served throughout multiple locations at the event site. Proceeds from adult beverage sales will benefit the American Legion and the Mason Parks and Recreation Foundation.
What should I do in case of an emergency at the event?
In case of any emergency during the event, please call 911. Emergency response personnel will be onsite during the event. In addition, two First Aid booths are available – look for the large red and white flags. The City encourages residents and event participants to reference the City’s website and social media accounts to receive up to date weather and safety notifications regarding the event.
Is professional recording of the musical acts permitted at the event?
The use of video recorders and tape recorders is prohibited.
