Columbus and surrounding communities are set to light up the sky and fill the streets with parades, fireworks, and family-friendly festivities this Thursday and Friday, July 4. From patriotic performances to quirky parades, here’s where residents and visitors can celebrate Independence Day in Central Ohio.
Columbus 4th of July Celebrations
- National Veterans Memorial and Museum, 300 West Broad Street, July 4
The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. offering engaging activities including an educational flag activity, a unique “Red, White, & Blue Elephant Toothpaste” launch with COSI, and guided tours with NVMM President retired Army Col. Bill Butler. - 42nd Annual Doo Dah Parade, Goodale Park and Short North Arts District, July 4
The self-proclaimed “craziest parade in history” begins at 1 p.m., with lineup starting at noon on Park Street. No pre-registration or entry fee required. This year’s Less-Than-Grand Marshal is NBC4’s Colleen Marshall.
A free block party at the Goodale Park Gazebo runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with live music before and after the parade.
Central Ohio 4th of July Celebrations
- Bexley 4th of July Celebration, Capital University Main Street Lawn
8 a.m. — John Barr 5K
9:30 a.m. — Parade
6 p.m. — Evening activities
10 p.m. — Fireworks - Delaware 4th of July Celebration, Ohio Wesleyan University
11 a.m. — Parade through downtown Delaware
7:30 p.m. — Central Ohio Symphony outdoor concert, Phillips Glen Lawn
10 p.m. — Fireworks from Cherry Street property - Dublin 4th of July Celebration, Dublin Coffman High School
4:30 p.m. — Gates open
4:45 p.m. — Dublin Cornet Band performance
6:15 p.m. — Kansas live performance
8:15 p.m. — 38 Special live performance
9:45 p.m. — National Anthem
9:50 p.m. — Fireworks display - Grove City 4th of July Celebration, Murfin Fields
Fireworks begin at 8:45 p.m., with simulcast music on Qfm96. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. - Hilliard 4th of July Celebration, Roger Reynolds Municipal Park
Noon to 4 p.m. — HFAC Pool hours
3 p.m. to 11 p.m. — Food trucks
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. — SuperGames, chalk artist, stilt walkers
5:15 p.m. — Alan Carl Band performance
6:45 p.m. — Dillon Carmichael performance
8:20 p.m. — Gabby Barrett performance
9:45 p.m. — National Anthem
Dusk — Fireworks - Lancaster-Fairfield County 4th of July Celebration, Fairfield County Fairgrounds
8:30 a.m. — Parade lineup, parade begins at 10 a.m.
Noon to 10 p.m. — Amusement rides, food vendors, arts & crafts
5 p.m. — Music and games with DJ Mike O’Riley
8 p.m. — Justice 3:16 live performance
10 p.m. — National Anthem and fireworks - New Albany 4th of July Celebration, New Albany Middle School
7:45 a.m. — Independence Day 5K
11 a.m. — “Too Fly for the 4th of July” Parade with entertainers, stilt walkers, and more
10 p.m. — Fireworks at Rose Run Park and school campus - Pickerington 4th of July Celebration, Downtown Pickerington
8:30 a.m. — Parade lineup
10 a.m. — Parade through Olde Pickerington Village - Plain City 4th of July Celebration, Pastime Park
8:30 a.m. — Parade lineup
10 a.m. — Parade through downtown Plain City
9:45 p.m. — Fireworks display - Reynoldsburg 4th of July Celebration, Downtown Reynoldsburg
10 a.m. — Parade from Rosehill Road and Main Street to Huber Park - Sunbury 4th of July Celebration, Big Walnut Middle School
10 a.m. — Parade, Sunbury Square
Dusk — Fireworks display - Upper Arlington 4th of July Celebration, Northam Park
9 a.m. to noon — Parade along Northwest Boulevard
5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. — Party in the Park with entertainment
10 p.m. — Fireworks at Northam Park - Westerville 4th of July Celebration, Westerville Sports Complex
7:45 a.m. — Vets 5K & Kids Fun Run
10:30 a.m. — State Street Parade
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Free concert and food trucks
10 p.m. — Fireworks - Worthington 4th of July Celebration, McConnell Arts Center and Worthington High School
6 p.m. — Rotary Family Picnic with food, music, and games
10 p.m. — Fireworks at Thomas Worthington High School stadium
Central Ohio communities are ready to celebrate the nation’s independence with everything from quirky parades to grand fireworks displays. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early for prime viewing and to take advantage of public transportation or walking routes where possible.
