NEWPORT, Ky. — This Sunday is a big day for Newport, Cincinnati and Covington as Riverfest 2022 kicks off. Helping set up for Sunday’s festivities along Newport’s Riverfront on Thursday was Charles Griffith, who’s a concessions supervisor with ColdIron.
“We’re going to have Coke and water bottles in here. Further down, we’ll have Miller Highlife and Braxton Brewery,” he said while helping make sure tents and booths went up.
What You Need To Know
- Riverfest 2022 will take place on Sunday, Sept. 4 just ahead of Labor Day
- Newport, Covington and Cincinnati officials are coming together for the large celebration
- Festivities are happening at the Levee and along the riverfront all day Sunday
- Fireworks kick off around 9 p.m. on Sunday
He said food, drinks and live entertainment will all get set up for Sunday’s Riverfest events taking over part of the Levee and riverfront. Festivities kick off around noon on Sunday.
Newport city leaders said they come together with Cincinnati and Covington officials to put on the major celebration each year, with many people expected to be hanging out in Newport’s area Sunday.
“We never have a count on people but our guess is over 50,000,” said Newport’s Special Events Coordinator Sal Wertheim.
Griffith said he’s a local and knows how big of a deal this event is and expects it to be a packed day.
“I think Newport is just a really cool area. The ambiance is good, and it supports just a good culture of having fun,” he said.
Newport officials are warning of roads and bridges closing down as people make their way over to the festivities and pick a spot to watch the WEBN Fireworks show. More information on the event and closures can be found here at the Levee’s website or on the city’s page.
