Sunday, August 31, 2025
Newport Aquarium is ready to rock on the river again with an exclusive family-friendly public ticketed event for Labor Day Weekend’s Riverfest Fireworks! Enjoy the best location available for one of the largest annual pyro-musical displays in the US. Riverfest is attended by nearly half a million people, but you’ll secure private viewing access on Newport Aquarium’s terrace facing the Ohio River.
Your Riverfest Labor Day Fireworks Event ticket includes:
PARKING IS NOT INCLUDED
Enjoy exclusive early access starting at 5:00pm with private entry and reserved dinner seating in the Riverside Room. VIP guests will have full access to both the Riverside Room and the private terrace during the fireworks – so you can enjoy the show in comfort, rain or shine with full A/C and great views all night long! VIP Admission Tickets are $220 per person.
Members can save 20% on Riverfest General Admission Tickets with dining in Sharky’s Café for $128 or Shark Ray Bay Theater for $152! Log into your account first or use the VERIFY button to access your discount. Select one of the General Admission Ticket options to see your exclusive ticket prices!
Dinner Menu:
House Salad
Strip Loin of Beef
Herb Crusted Chicken Breast
Chicken Tenders
Grilled Vegetable Trio
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mac & Cheese
Tiramisu
New York Cheesecake & Berry Compote
Unlimited Coca-Cola products
Beer, Wine & Cocktails available for cash purchase with valid ID
PARKING IS NOT INCLUDED and area parking will be limited. Local street closures begin as early as 6:00pm. We highly recommend planning ahead to ensure you arrive well in advance of the street closures.
Advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets will be scanned upon entry at the Newport Aquarium Main Entrance or the Riverside Room entrance. ID’s will be checked at the bar for alcoholic beverage sales. Event is rain or shine. Children under 2 are free. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be resold. Prices do not include taxes or fees unless otherwise noted.
