In case you haven’t heard, we are big fans of Columbus and all of its celebrations, icons, teams and spirit. Independence Day is one of the days of the year where all of these cornerstones of Columbus come together. Here are some of our favorite places in Columbus and its surrounding areas to celebrate the home of the red, white and blue:
Short North
32nd Annual Do Dah Parade & Block Party
When: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Where: Beginning at Buttles Avenue
What:
- Block Party
- Parade
Why: To “Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy,” and “Exercise your First Amendment right, through humor and the craziest parade in history.”
Highlight: At 1:00pm, every single crazy soul belts the National Anthem.
Downtown
When: Noon–11:00pm
Where: Downtown Columbus
What:
- Independence Parade
- Children’s Park
- Taste of BOOM!
- Fireworks
Highlight: The Independence parade has 70+ entries!
Dublin
City of Dublin Independence Day Celebration
When: 8:00am – 10:00pm
Where: Various Locations; Dublin Coffman High School Stadium
What:
- A Fishing Derby
- Inflation Celebration
- Dublin Wind Symphony Performance
- Parade
- Skyhoundz Hyperflite Canine Frisbee Competition
- Evening concerts featuring Chris Jamison & John Fogerty *$5 admission*
- Fireworks
Why: To celebrate Independence Day in beautiful and historic Dublin, Ohio!
Highlight: Don’t miss Grammy award-winning artist John Fogerty as he takes the main stage at 8:15pm.
Olentangy
When: 8:00am – 10:30pm
Where: Olentangy Orange Middle School, Olentangy High School
What:
- Freedom 4 Miler
- Orange Township Parade
- LC Summer Bash & Fireworks *$10 admission for kids, $20 for adults*
Highlight: Can’t make it to the fireworks display? They are still visible up to 10 miles from Olentangy High School and the musical simulcast will be live on Mix 107.9!
Powell
When: 5:00pm on June 26th – 11:00pm on June 27th
Where: Village Green Main Stage
What:
- Live Music and Entertainment
- Food
- Fireworks
Why: To deliver “family friendly entertainment, amazing food and dazzling fireworks set to contemporary music”
Highlight: The Powell Fest features an impressive lineup of family-friendly entertainment and the event is entirely sponsored by businesses and community members.
Hilliard
Hilliard 4th of July Celebration
When: 10:00am — Dusk
Where: Franklin County Fairgrounds & Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park
What:
- Parade
- Carnival
- Live Entertainment
Why: To celebrate and enjoy live entertainment, rides and food!
Highlight: This free event features fun carnival rides for the kids to enjoy. (Adults – feel free to embrace your inner child, too!)