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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Across central Ohio, cities are gearing up for Independence Day and Fourth of July fireworks, from the Buckeye Lake Area Star Spangled Tradition, known as BLASST, to Columbus' annual summer extravaganza, now in its 42nd year, has everything you could want in a Fourth of July fiesta: lots of live music and food, a parade stretching as far as the eye can 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. Downtown Columbus is an absolute spectacle during the Fourth of July. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — From Fourth of July fireworks to the Columbus Clippers’ six-game series at Huntington Park, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio. Get ready to celebrate freedom and community at the upcoming Columbus 4th of July Festival 2025! This annual event promises to be a spectacular affair filled with fun, food, music, and fireworks that will light up the Columbus sky. While the famous nighttime fireworks display is the star of the show at Ault Park’s Fourth of July Celebration, festivities will take place all day including an 11 a.m. parade, food trucks, beer, kids activities, and live music. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Cir., Mt. Lookout. Northside 4th of July Parade Honda, Nissan, and Kia are offering competitive APRs and strong lease deals ahead of July 4th. Ford is continuing its Employee Pricing promotion, but shoppers should compare deals carefully. More Fourth of July car sales will be announced in early July. Check back for updates! Your version of Internet Explorer is not longer supported. upgrade your browser. Eventbrite Eventbrite Join the community for an evening of fun and excitement. All across the city, neighborhoods, communities, and suburbs will be popping off fireworks in celebration of the 4th of July. Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 Join us for the biggest fireworks show in the Midwest! Red, White & BOOM! is an experience and a tradition for over 400,000 visitors who come together each Independence Day to celebrate our country, our community and honor our military and veterans. Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Columbus? Try out one of these family-friendly Columbus and Ohio – based events and activities! Grove City:Independence Day Fireworks will begin at 9:45 p.m. July 4 at Murfin Fields, 4750 Haughn Road. Groveport: Fireworks will be shot off at dusk on July 3 on Wirt Road, accompanied by music Date: July 4, 2025; The Grove City fireworks display will begin at 9:45 PM on July 4th. The fireworks are launched from Murfin Fields. Parking opens at 8:00 PM. Freedom Fest in Hilliard. Date: July 4, 2025; Freedom Fest in Hilliard takes place on Friday, July 4th in Municipal Park. It includes live music, food trucks, swimming, a Kid Zone and The Columbus community will be celebrating Fourth of July with a bang — featuring festivities such as parades, live music performances and large-scale firework displays. Read on to learn more Celebrate Independence Day 2025 in style! Find exciting 4th of July events, parades, and fireworks displays happening near Columbus. Your 4th Of July Guide for 2025 in Columbus. Red, White & BOOM! – Columbus. Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025; Location: Downtown Columbus, Scioto Mile; Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Fireworks at 10:00 PM; Event Website; Ohio’s largest Independence Day celebration transforms downtown Columbus into a 2.5-square-mile festival zone hosting over 400,000 visitors annually. Among the first-rank musical artists to take to the stage at the Ohio Expo Center this year are Foreigner (July 24), Leanne Morgan (July 29), Quinn XCII and Chelsea Cutler (July 31), and AJR (Aug. 1). Don’t forget about the All-Ohio State Fair Band and Youth Choir (July 27) and the Sale of Champions livestock auction (Aug. 3). The 4th of July falls on Friday this year, making for a fun three-day weekend full of festivals and fun! You can find Independence Day Festivals in Columbus, Ashville, Gnadenhutten, Portsmouth, Chardon, Lima, Loveland, Aurora, Beavercreek, Blue Ash, Pickerington, Zanesville, Conneaut, Woodville, Oxford, Oak Harbor, Delphos and many more Ohio towns. 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. Here's your ultimate guide to local Fourth of July events happening around Columbus and surrounding communities in 2025. Red, White & BOOM! – Downtown Columbus. Details: Ohio’s largest fireworks show with a parade, live music, food vendors, and family fun all day long.
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