Independence Day celebrations are the pinnacle events of the summer. Whether you're planning to attend the Midwest's largest fireworks display at Red, White and BOOM! or you're gearing up for a city parade, we've got all the details on celebrating July 4 in Columbus.
Independence Day Downtown
Downtown Columbus is an absolute spectacle during the Fourth of July. Catch these marquee events that weekend.
Columbus Symphony Celebrates America
The Columbus Symphony continues its grand summer tradition of celebrating the Fourth of July with a special performance. Honor America's 250th birthday with Rossen Milanov, conductor, and Tamika Lawrence, vocalist, in grand style with a free evening of music, community, and fireworks and at Columbus Commons. Reserve your free tickets.
The Doo Dah Parade and Music Fest
Celebrating 43 years, The Doo Dah Parade is back, celebrating "liberty and lunacy" in the streets of the Short North Arts District. Beginning at 1 p.m. on July 4, this parade is free to join and promises to be unlike anything you've ever seen. Get all the details on this zany tradition here.
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
While you're downtown, consider checking out the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. This top Columbus attraction provides the opportunity to reflect on our country's history, from the Revolutionary War to today. The facility's beautiful Memorial Grove is also open daily from dawn until dusk for outdoor contemplation and remembrance of those who fought and sacrificed for our freedom. Get tickets.
Community Celebrations
Celebrate with one of our local communities this 4th of July. Check out the list below to find out how your neighborhood is honoring Independence Day this year.
Bexley
July 3-4 in Bexley offers a full slate of events, beginning on Friday with evening festivities and fireworks. Then, on Saturday morning, celebrate with the John Barr 5K followed by the parade.
Dublin
Dublin is celebrating Independence Day on July 4, kicking off the day with its Sherm Sheldon Fishing Derby, followed by the parade and finishing with an evening celebration featuring live music and fireworks at Dublin Coffman High School.
Gahanna
Gahanna's Independence Day celebration is taking place on July 3-4. Friday, enjoy live music, food trucks and fireworks, then come back on Saturday morning for the annual parade.
Grove City
Fireworks will launch from Murfin Fields over Grove City on July 4, beginning at 9:45 p.m.
Hilliard
Hilliard’s Freedom Fest on July 4 at Municipal Park begins at noon with pool hours followed by a patriotic celebration, complete with live music, food trucks, and fireworks.
New Albany
The Independence Day Parade & Festival is happening on Friday, July 4, beginning at 11 a.m. with the parade and ending with an impressive fireworks display.
Pickerington
Pickerington's celebration will feature fireworks on, July 3, launched from Pickerington Central High School. The parade and America 250 celebration will be the next day, beginning at 10 a.m.
Reynoldsburg
Reynoldsburg is bringing back its Independence Day activities with a community celebration on July 3 at Civic Park featuring live music, food trucks and fireworks. The parade is the next day on July 4.
Upper Arlington
Outside of downtown Columbus, Upper Arlington is known for having one of the most robust Fourth of July celebrations in the city. Highlights of the day include wake-up calls, a parade, a party in the park and a fireworks show.
Village of Obetz
The Famous Fortress Fireworks are back in Obetz and this year they're bigger and better than ever with live music, food trucks, and inflatables. Mark your calendar to head to Fortress Obetz to join the fun on July 3!
Westerville
Celebrate Independence Day in Westerville this year. Join in the fun on July 4, starting with a 5K, followed by the parade and then a concert series, food truck festival and fireworks.
Worthington
Worthington's Fourth of July celebration features a family picnic at Thomas Worthington High School leading up to the fireworks display.
