July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations around Columbus

“The Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave…”

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 21-22, 2024: 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 28, 2024
At dark: 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 29 – July 4, 2024

June 29: 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 30: Fun Fest at Worthington Hills Elementary. 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. This family friendly event features games, a silent auction, Kona Ice, Food Trucks and more! More information on how to purchase tickets. 

July 3: 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 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

June 29, 2024 at 8 pm

Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening at this casual family-friendly event with the Columbus Symphony. Tickets are $35; $10 for children. Read more about Picnic with the Pops (and see the full schedule!)

Heath Star Spangled Celebration

Tuesday, July 2, 2024: 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.

West Jefferson Annual July 4^th Streetfest, Parade and Fireworks 

July 2-July 4, 2024

July 2, 5-11 pm. Streetfest includes rides, food, live music at 7 pm
July 3, 5-11 pm. Streetfest includes rides, food, live music at 7 pm
July 4: 11 am: Parade steps off, 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, 2024
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.

More details here

Red, White and Boom Fireworks and Celebration

Newark Independence Day Concert and Fireworks

July 3, 2024 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, 2024
The show will be launched at about 10pm. Follow on Facebook for updates.

Famous Fortress Fireworks with Village of Obetz

July 3, 2024
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.

Full Throttle Thursdays, Movie Nights, Fireworks, and more at Fortress Obetz

Reynoldsburg Independence Day Festivities and Parade

July 3-4, 2024 

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, 2024 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, 2024 at 10:30 am. Gahanna’s traditional 4th of July Parade, presented by the Gahanna Lions Club

Read more about Gahanna’s 4th of July celebrations (and other summer fun!)

Pickerington July 4th Celebration

July 3, 2024 at 10:00pm – Fireworks
Launch site – Pickerington High School Central

July 4, 2024 at 10:00am – Parade
Parade starting at Olde Pickerington Village

See updates on the Pickerington website.

Groveport 4th of July Celebration

July 3, 2024. Independence Day Fireworks and Family Fun. Live music, family fun, food trucks, and fireworks at dusk.

July 4, 2024. 10:30am – Red, White & Kids Parade, 11 am – Main Parade

See details about Groveport’s 4th of July here.

Granville Independence Day Celebrations

July 3-6, 2024: Daily Concessions/Rides/Free Entertainment. See schedule here; subject to change.

July 3:  Streetfair opens, live music, Granville’s Got Talent, concessions, rides, and more
July 4: Firecracker 5 race, Decorated Bike contest, Mile-long Parade, Streetfair, Games for All, Decorated Pet contest, music, rides, concessions. 
July 5: Party at Wildwood Park with The Big Badd from 8-10 pm, followed by fireworks at 10 pm.
July 6: Streetfair, Food concessions, rides, activities

Read more about Granville 4th of July celebrations.

Bexley Celebrations

July 4, 2024

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, 2024 at Dusk.

Celebrate Independence Day with community fireworks. The launch begins at approximately 9:45 p.m., July 4, simulcast on Qfm96, WLVQ-96.3. Fireworks will be launched from Murfin Fields.

Read more about Grove City Independence Day.

Hilliard Freedom Fest 4th of July Celebration and Parade

July 4, 2024: 9 am. The annual parade starts at Franklin County Fairgrounds, continuing through Old Hilliard. Register for the parade at the parade website.

July 4, 2024: 5 pm – 10 pm. Hilliard’s biggest patriotic celebration. Listen to nationally known artists Big & Rich, Alexis Gomez, and Harper Grace. Attendees enjoy food trucks, swimming, a Kid Zone, concerts and a spectacular fireworks show at dusk. 

Whitehall Independence Day Celebrations

July 4th parade at 10 am featuring festive floats, marching bands, and a special appearance by Santa Claus! Details. 

July tba 2024 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.

Northland Community Fourth of July Parade

July 4, 2024

This traditional Fourth of July Parade is at 11 am. The 2024 theme is “Diamonds of Columbus”. The procession travels north on Karl Road from Morse Road to the Granville Center Shopping Mall

See website for more details.

Dublin Parade and 4th of July Concert featuring Ann Wilson

July 4, 2024

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 – Mighty Troubadours, Karissa Ella, and Martina McBride
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 on June 16. Wristbands can be purchased online or at the DCRC. Sales open to the public on June 28 for $10. 

Lawn seating at Dublin Coffman HS is free and first come, first served. New free kids play area. A variety of yard games will be available in the northwest lawn area to provide an additional area of play outside of the Kids Zone inflatables. Volunteers will be on-site to assist as needed.

The Kids Zone, located just outside the stadium gates, offers a variety of inflatable activities for children (recommended for ages 2 to 12). Read more about wristband purchases ($7-$10). 

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, 2024

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 $50, 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.

Delaware 4th of July concert and fireworks 

July 4, 2024. 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 $12 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, 2024: 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, 2024

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, Dueling Axes Mobile Unit, 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, 2024

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

See Facebook page for updates

Plain City 4th of July

July 4, 2024

9am – 12pm: Uptown Farmer’s Market kickoff
10 am: Parade
12 pm – 9 pm: Food and shopping vendors will be in the park. Live music starts at 7 pm. 
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, 2024

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! Read more here.

Liberty and Lunacy: Doo Dah Parade and Block Party

Sunbury Independence Day

July 4, 2024

8 am – 2 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

See website for full details.

Thornville 4th of July Celebration

July 4, 2024

10 am: Food trucks open
noon: Parade
1 pm – 9 pm: Activities including music, food, bounce house, pet show, and more.
10 pm: Fireworks

See more details about Thornville 4th of July

Thunder in the Valley on the Hocking College Campus

July 4, 2024

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.

Upper Arlington Fourth of July

July 4, 2024

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, 2024

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 Fireworks

July 4, 2024, 10 p.m.: City of Worthington Fireworks

Johnstown Fireworks

Friday, July 5, 2024: 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. 

See updates here.

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)