July 4 (Wednesday) 9-11 a.m.  Hamilton July 4th Celebration.  Parade at 10.  Starts at Butler County Fairgrounds—goes down Route 4 to Dayton St—Dayton to 7th—7th to High St—High St. to Front.  Contact: 513-844-8050.

July 4 (Wednesday)  10-12 noon  Middletown Independence Day Parade.  Line up 8 a.m.  Parade 10 a.m. Begins at Cemetary at 14th Ave-S. Verity.  Heading up N. Verity to N. Tyus to Smith Park.  Contact:  513-649-9699.