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Celebrating the 4th of July is a big deal in Columbus! In addition to Red, White and Boom, which is one of the largest fireworks displays in the Midwest, there are so many July 4th celebrations, parades, and fireworks in Columbus in early July.
Several communities hold festivals and fireworks in the days leading up to the 4th of July, so you’ll have the chance to enjoy more than one! Check the links provided below once you decide which ones you’ll attend, as details, dates, and times could change.
4th of July Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations
Annual Powell Festival
June 23-24, 2023: Musical entertainment, merchants, food vendors, Kids’ Zone, activity stations, animal visits, rides, games, and a local beer and wine beverage tent – plus free fireworks on Saturday at 10:15 p.m.
McClurg Properties Stage will feature two national headliners – Ryan Cabrera and The Spin Doctors. See Powell Festival details.
Frazeysburg Fireworks
June 30, 2023
10 pm: Fireworks at Frew Memorial Park. Fireworks event will include concession stand open along with Girl Scouts snow cones & glow sticks, etc. Follow on Facebook for updates.
Worthington Hills 4th of July
June 30 – July 4, 2023
June 30: Stars and Stripes Softball Games, 5-8 p.m., Worthington Hills Elementary. No registration is needed; just show up and join a team, or spectate! Free hot dogs and hamburgers while supplies last!
July 1: Firecracker Trot 5K., Worthington Hills Elementary, Race Day Registration at 7:15 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. start. All are welcome to cheer on participants of the Annual Firecracker Trot 5K!
June 2: Fun Fest at Worthington Hills Elementary. 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. This family friendly event features SuperGames, carnival games, a silent auction, Kona Ice, Food Trucks and more! More information on how to purchase tickets.
July 4: Fourth of July Parade, starting at 12:00 noon. This year’s parade theme is Disney!
Find more details about Worthington Hills 4th of July fun!
Picnic with the Pops: Patriotic Pops and Soul
July 1, 2023 at 8 pm
The Columbus Symphony continues its 4th of July weekend celebration with Patriotic Pops and Soul featuring Tamika Lawrence and Columbus’ own Worship and Praise Chorale!!
Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening at this casual family-friendly event with the Columbus Symphony. Tickets are $5; $10 for children. Read more about Picnic with the Pops (and see the full schedule!)
Picnic with the Pops and Richard Marx Columbus Commons credit: Randall L. Schieber
Hilliard Freedom Fest 4th of July Celebration and Parade
July 1, 2023: 5 pm – 10 pm. Hilliard’s biggest patriotic celebration. Listen to nationally known artists Jameson Rodgers, Dalton Dover, and Trae Myers. Attendees enjoy food trucks, swimming, a Kid Zone, concerts and a spectacular fireworks show at dusk.
July 4, 2023: 9 am. The annual parade starts at Franklin County Fairgrounds, continuing through Old Hilliard. Register for the parade at the parade website.
Granville Independence Day Celebrations
July 1-4, 2023: Daily Concessions/Rides/Free Entertainment. See schedule here; subject to change.
July 1: Streetfair opens, live music, concessions, rides, and more
July 2: Party at Wildwood Park with Conspiracy from 8-10 pm, followed by fireworks at 10 pm.
July 3: Streetfair, Granville’s Got Talent, Food concessions, rides, activities
July 4: Firecracker 5 race, Decorated Bike contest, Mile-long Parade, Streetfair, Games for All, Decorated Pet contest, music, rides, concessions.
Read more about Granville 4th of July celebrations.
Heath Star Spangled Celebration
Sunday, July 2, 2023: 5:00 PM 10:30 PM. Free family-friendly celebration at Geller Park for Independence Day. Live entertainment, food, and activities for kids of all ages.
See City of Heath calendar for Star Spangled Celebration.
Park at the Davis-Shai House and watch the fireworks! This location offers an unobstructed view of the fireworks set off at Geller Park, and is handicap accessible with paved parking and restrooms. $10 cash per car (including minibusses) paid upon entrance. The money supports the Heath Community Arts Council. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates open at 8 pm. No refunds. Vehicles must fit in one standard parking space. Bring your chairs, blankets, and refreshments (no alcohol) as we enjoy a night of fireworks. Details here.
Johnstown Fireworks
Sunday, July 2, 2023: The City of Johnstown Fireworks will be set off at dusk. Pre-firework events will be posted as they become available.
Spectators can watch from the Johnstown Johnnies Stadium as well as from the high school parking lot.
West Jefferson Annual July 4th Streetfest, Parade and Fireworks
July 2-4, 2023
July 2, 2-11 pm. Streetfest includes rides, food, live music at 7 pm
July 3, 2-11 pm. Streetfest includes rides, food, live music at 7 pm
July 4: 11 am: Parade, 12 pm-11 pm. Streetfest includes rides, food, live music at 6:30 pm, 10 pm. Fireworks
Read more about the 4th in West Jeff on Facebook.
Red White & Boom Independence Day Celebration
July 3, 2023
All day along the riverfront ending with the most recognized firework display in the Midwest. This annual festival features music, entertainment, children’s activities, and food on the Scioto Mile, Nationwide Blvd., Long Street, and North Bank Park beginning at 10 am.
Whitehall Independence Day Celebrations
July 3, 2023 from 6 – 10 p.m. Fireworks viewing party at Whitehall-Yearling High School’s football stadium. A free shuttle will run on a loop between Beechwood, Etna Road and Kae Avenue Elementary Schools, New Life Church and the high school.
Please remember that the only entrance to the fireworks is at the main entrance to the football stadium. Tickets and/or proof of residency are required for entry. Tickets are available from City Hall (360 S. Yearling Road) until 5 p.m. on Friday.
See more details about Whitehall Fireworks.
Famous Fortress Fireworks with Village of Obetz
July 3, 2023
6 pm – 11 pm Live music, food trucks, inflatables, and games starting at 6 pm, followed by fireworks at 10 pm! Read more about Fortress Obetz Fireworks and other fun.
Newark Independence Day Concert and Fireworks
July 3, 2023 at 6 pm
Bring lawn chairs, picnics and blankets for a fun-filled evening of music and entertainment. This event is free and open to the public. Parking is also free. A number of local vendors will be serving food and beverages.
The crowd-favorite fireworks display begins at dusk to the accompaniment of patriotic favorites performed live.
Read more about the fireworks at OSU Newark.
Buckeye Lake Area Star Spangled Tradition (BLASST)
July 3, 2023
The show will be launched from Fairfield Beach at about 10pm. Follow on Facebook for updates.
Reynoldsburg Independence Day Festivities and Parade
July 3-4, 2023
Independence Day Celebration
July 3rd from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Civic Park, 6800 Daugherty Dr.
The event includes entertainment, food vendors, a fun kids’ zone, and of course, a spectacular fireworks show. Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs and get ready to celebrate!
Gates open at 6 pm, fireworks at 9:45 pm
Reynoldsburg Fourth of July Parade
July 4th at 10:00 am
The parade route begins at the corner of Rosehill Road and Main St., turning right on Haft Drive and left on Davidson Drive ending at Huber Park.
Details for Reynoldsburg Independence Day
Gahanna Parade, Family Day, and Fireworks
July 3, 2023 from 5 pm – 11 pm
Independence Day Celebration at the Gahanna Municipal Golf Course. Starting at 5:30 p.m. with food and live music—headlined by the Popgun —the event will culminate with the fireworks display at 10 p.m.
July 4, 2023 at 10:30 am. Gahanna’s traditional 4th of July Parade, presented by the Gahanna Lions Club
Annual Red, White and Blue Block Party, presented by The Gahanna Foundation is cancelled for 2023
Read more about Gahanna’s 4th of July celebrations (and other summer fun!)
Pickerington July 4th Celebration
July 3, 2023 at 10:00pm
Launch site – Pickerington High School Central
July 4, 2023 at 10:00am
Parade
See updates on the Pickerington website.
Bexley Celebrations
July 4, 2023
8 a.m.: John Barr 5K, $30 advance registration fee/$35 on-site day of
9:30 a.m.: 4th of July parade, rain or shine. The theme is #LifeinBex
6 p.m.: Community celebration (events, music, food, located at front lawn of Capital University)
10 p.m.: Fireworks (at Capital University)
See more details about Bexley Fourth
Grove City Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 2023 at Dusk.
Celebrate Independence Day with community fireworks. The launch begins at approximately 9:45 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, simulcast on Qfm96, WLVQ-96.3. Fireworks will be launched from Murfin Fields.
Read more about Grove City Independence Day.
Northland Community Fourth of July Parade
July 4, 2023
This traditional Fourth of July Parade at 11 am. The 2023 theme is Stronger Together. The procession travels north on Karl Road from Morse Road to the Granville Center Shopping Mall
Grand Marshal Georgeann Wells is an All-American WVU basketball player and Northland High School alumni. Wells is notable as the first American woman to register a dunk in an official NCAA intercollegiate basketball game on December 21, 1984. She did so with a regulation-sized ball (also known as a men’s basketball).
Dublin Parade and 4th of July Concert featuring Ann Wilson
July 4, 2023
8 a.m. | Sherm Sheldon Fishing Derby presented by Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Location: Avery Pond (corner of Wynford Dr. and Avery Road)
11 a.m. | Independence Day Parade
Location: Metro Center — Historic Dublin
4:30 p.m. | Evening Celebration – Ann Wilson, lead singer of the bands Heart and Tripsitter – wristband required
Location: Dublin Coffman High School, 6780 Coffman Rd, Dublin, OH 43017
Dublin residents and Dublin City Schools district residents are able to purchase stadium wristbands (bleacher seating) for $5 each beginning at noon Sunday, June 25. Wristbands can be purchased online or at the DCRC.
Any remaining wristbands will be made available to the general public starting June 30 and the price increases to $10 each. All wristbands sold on site will be $10 regardless of residency.
The Kids Zone, located just outside the stadium gates, offers a variety of inflatable activities for children (recommended for ages 2 to 12). Kids Zone tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the Dublin Community Recreation Center for $7 each. Tickets will also be available onsite for $10 each. A ticket allows unlimited play from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the event. You do not need a stadium or reserved table ticket to access the Kids Zone area.
9:50 p.m. | Fireworks presented by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Location: Dublin Coffman High School, 6780 Coffman Rd, Dublin, OH 43017
See full details about Dublin’s 4th of July parade and celebration.
VASO 4th of July Party and Dublin Fireworks Viewing
July 4, 2023
Celebrate the 4th of July at VASO rooftop restaurant and bar at the AC Hotel Columbus Dublin (6540 Riverside Dr).
From 5 pm -12 am, enjoy a private evening of live entertainment, creative cocktails, and Spanish-inspired small plates as well as an option of its signature red, white and sparkling sangria — not to mention the best firework show in Dublin – with a front-row rooftop seat in the sky.
General admission tickets are $75, and include access to the rooftop patio, and two complimentary drink tickets. Indoor and outdoor tables, and private cabanas are available for purchase for the entire evening, and include a minimum spend. Purchase tickets on the VASO website.
AC Hotel Dublin VASO Rooftop
Groveport 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2023. Parade begins at 11 am at Groveport Recreation Center followed by bands, games, and activities all day long on Wirt Road. Fireworks begin at dusk.
See details about Groveport’s 4th of July here.
Delaware 4th of July concert and fireworks
July 4, 2023. The Central Ohio Symphony will perform its traditional outdoor concert at Philips Glen on Ohio Wesleyan University campus beginning at 7:30 pm.
Chair seating is available for $10 or BYO Blanket for free. Fireworks cap the day, beginning after the concert at about 10 pm.
Read more and purchase tickets here.
Marysville Independence Day Parade
July 4, 2023: 10 a.m. Route begins at American Legion Park, travels East on 5th St. to South Plum St., turns West on 6th St. and ends at the Union County Courthouse parking lot.
Fireworks at Union County Fairgrounds start around 10 pm.
See updates on the website.
New Albany 4th of July Parade, 5k, Festival, and Fireworks
July 4, 2023
8 am New Albany Independence Day 5k, Kids Run, and Toddler Crawl
11 am New Albany Independence Day Parade at the New Albany Primary School and end at the Church of the Resurrection.
6 pm Festival with family activities, games, clowns, characters, food trucks, and live music on the green space at New Albany Middle School, 6600 E. Dublin Granville Road. This free, family-friendly event features live entertainment, bounce houses, face painters, balloon twisters, and caricature artists. Food and beverages available for purchase from food trucks.
Dusk Fireworks
See updates and full details for New Albany 4th of July
Ostrander 4th of July
July 4, 2023
10 am Parade
11 am – 8 pm Food trucks and other activities including tractor pull, contests, live music, and more by the ball fields
Dusk Fireworks
Plain City 4th of July
July 4, 2023
9am – 12pm: Uptown Farmer’s Market kickoff
10 am: Parade
12 pm – 9 pm: Food and shopping vendors will be in the park.
Dusk Fireworks at Pastime Park (344-350 N Chillicothe St)
See details about Plain City 4th of July
Short North Doo Dah Parade
July 4, 2023
11 am – 8 pm FREE live Music at the gazebo by the pond (Park St & Lincoln) from 11a to 7p. The party stop during the parade and will resume after the parade and go until about 7 pm.
1 pm Parade begins to celebrate Liberty & Lunacy! If you’ve never been to this wacky parade, you should check it out!
Sunbury Independence Day
July 4, 2022
8 am – 3 pm: Antiques, Arts & Crafts Fair on the Square sponsored by the Sunbury/Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce
10 am: Independence Day Parade (Begins at Big Walnut High School). Stick around for the Men in Heels race!!!
11 am – 2 pm: Kids Zone on the Square sponsored by the Sunbury/Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce. Kid Zone Fee $5 per kid with a family cap of $20, hand STAMP (at entry gate) will provide your kid(s) unlimited access to Kids Zone!
12:30 pm: Hot Dog Eating Contest on the Square Participants may register the day of the event on a first come, first serve basis at the gazebo on the square.
6 pm – 10 pm: Big Walnut High School Festival
10 pm: Fireworks at the High School
Upper Arlington Fourth of July
July 4, 2023
6:30 am Wake up calls – UACA volunteers hustle through the streets of Upper Arlington to noisily announce that the much anticipated day of celebration has begun. Get personalized shout outs to your “favorite” UA residents for only $10.
9 am Parade
5 pm Party in the park featuring The Conspiracy Band, plus food trucks and more
10 pm Fireworks at Northam Park (2070 Northam Rd)
See full details, ordering information, and more on the website.
Westerville 4th of July Run, Parade, Festival, and Fireworks
July 4, 2023
8 a.m. Rotary July 4th 5K Run/Walk and Children’s Fun Run at Westerville Sports Complex
10:30 a.m. Fourth of July parade steps off on State Street
5 – 10 p.m. Independence Day Celebration Concert Series & Food Truck Festival at Westerville Sports Complex. Details
10 p.m. The Fireworks Show at the Sports Complex is launched from Heritage Park, which will be closed. Watch from the Sports Complex for the best seats.
Read more about the Westerville Rotary 4th of July celebrations
Worthington Family Picnic and Fireworks
July 4, 2023
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Rotary family picnic with giant inflatable SuperGames, activities by area scouts, music, and food at Thomas Worthington High School. Admission is free.
10 p.m.: City of Worthington Fireworks
The Rotary Family Picnic, presented by the Dublin Worthington Rotary, will take place on the baseball field to the north of the high school, and the viewing area for the fireworks will be shifted to the grassy area to the south of the football field and track, in addition to the stadium bleacher seating.
Read more about the Worthington Family Picnic
Thornville 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2023
11 am: Parade
1 pm: Pet Show with cash prizes
1 pm – 5 pm: Activities including music, food, bounce house, and more.
See more details about Thornville 4th of July
Thunder in the Valley on the Hocking College Campus
July 4, 2023
10 pm: Thunder in the Valley Fireworks presented by Nelsonville Division of Fire. Parking is available at Hocking College, and plenty of seating is available on the fields and lots. No Parking will be permitted on Hocking Parkway or State Route 691. 3301 Hocking Pkwy. Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
See more details on Facebook.
Buying fireworks in Columbus
Did you know it’s legal to buy fireworks in Ohio, but it’s illegal to set them off in Ohio.
Yeah – we don’t understand that either. And based on the amount of fireworks we hear from mid-June through mid-July, it’s especially surprising.
That said, if you are looking to buy fireworks around Columbus, here are some fireworks stores in Central Ohio
Phantom Fireworks of Grove City – 1700 Buckeye Place, Grove City, OH 43123
Phantom Fireworks of Kirkersville – 10442 Baltimore Rd SW, Millersport, OH 43046 (about 25 minutes from downtown Columbus)
Phantom Fireworks of Bloomingburg – 12973 OH-38 NE, Bloomingburg, OH 43106 (about 35 minutes from downtown Columbus)
Jerry’s Fireworks (formerly Hamburg Fireworks Display Inc.) – 2240 Hornsmill Rd SE, Lancaster, OH 43130 (about 35 minutes from downtown Columbus)
Prism Fireworks – 400 State Rt. 61, Marengo, OH 43334 (about 35 minutes from downtown Columbus)
Prism Fireworks – 12155 Old US Rte 35 NW, Jeffersonville, OH 43128 (about 45 minutes from downtown Columbus)
Chillicothe Fireworks – 2068 Hospital Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601 (about 52 minutes from downtown Columbus)
Check out the whole list of upcoming firework displays!
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