Boom on the Bridge 2026
Sun, Sep 06
|Purple People Bridge
The 2026 Boom on the Bridge is a unique opportunity to experience the Riverfest Fireworks celebration up close from the best view in town!
Time & Location
Sep 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Purple People Bridge, 1 Levee Wy, Newport, KY 41071, USA
About the event
The 11th Annual Boom on the Bridge is the best place to experience the Fireworks on Labor Day during the Riverfest celebration up close from the best view in town - on the Purple People Bridge!
The Experience:
The Purple People Bridge's annual fall fundraiser is a complete VIP experience with unobstructed views, music provided by DJ TAVX, dinner and dessert provided by Pompilio's, parking at Newport on the Levee, private event-only restrooms and stunning backdrops.
All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to preserving, maintaining, and enhancing the iconic Purple People Bridge for many years to come!
Cincinnati's Riverfest on Labor Day is nationally recognized as one of the top single-day festivals in the country. Riverfest is slated for September 6th with fireworks launching from the Ohio River starting at 9 pm.