To enjoy the 4th of July activities in a small town atmosphere come to downtown historic Loveland, Ohio on the northeastern outskirts of Cincinnati. The festivities on July 4, include carriage rides, games, music, other activities, and plenty of food, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display which can be viewed from Nisbet Park and Veterans' Park, as well as other areas around downtown. The festivities has grown to include more music, a bigger parade, and more food over the years.
If you also want the attractions of a bigger city, downtown Cincinnati is roughly 1/2 hour away.