4TH OF JULY IN BEXLEY
Independence Day celebrations in Bexley begin with the annual John Barr 5k, followed by the legendary parade, community celebration on Main Street, and a mesmerizing display of fireworks. You won’t want to miss this one!
This year’s celebrations bring more music, more excitement, and more fireworks than ever before. Whether you’re running in the 5K, catching candy at the parade, hitting up a neighborhood block party, dancing to The Big Rockin’ Blues Band, or “ooooohh” and “aaaahhhh”-ing at the fireworks, it’s going to be a big day, Bexley! A huge thank you to the scores of volunteers that work year round to help plan and fundraise for these events – your community appreciates you. Keep reading for all the details you need for your Bexley 4th of July. We hope you can celebrate with us!
4th of July Overview
The City of Bexley is excited to announce that all traditional Independence Day celebrations are taking place on Tuesday, July 4! Celebrations will include the John Barr 5k, parade, evening celebrations, and fireworks. See below for the schedule of events. Please note, times are subject to change.
John Barr 5k Run/Walk
Sponsored by Bexley Community Foundation, Ohio Heating, and Bexley Automotive
Starts at 8:00 am
The John Barr 5k, presented by Bexley Automotive, is a run routed through Bexley, commencing from and returning to Jeffrey Mansion at 165 N. Parkview Avenue. The race begins at 8:00 am sharp, leaving plenty of time to watch or participate in the parade after the race.
Please note: Due to construction at Columbia and Commonwealth, the route will be changed to an out-and-back in 2024. Click here to see the virtual map!
Registration Fee:
Early Reg Cost: $30 (by 6/3 at 11:59 pm),
Regular Reg Cost: $35 (6/4 – 7/3 at 11:59 pm)
Day of Cost: $40 (7/4)
Race Packet Pick-Up
Tue., July 2 (12:00-7:00 pm) @ Jeffrey Mansion
All participants will receive a race bag. Register by June 4, 2024, to be guaranteed a race shirt! If a participant cannot pick up their race packet, packets can be picked up the morning of the race at Jeffrey Mansion.
John Barr 5k Contact Information:
Lauren Miller, lmiller@bexley.org
Natalie Mullin, nmullin@bexley.org
John Barr 5k Contact Information:
Lauren Miller, lmiller@bexley.org
Natalie Mullin, nmullin@bexley.org
Bexley Parade
Sponsored by Bexley Community Foundation Ohio Heating and in the Memory of Danny Rosen.
Starts at 9:30 am
The 4th of July parade begins at 9:30 am at Remington and Maryland, and follows the same route as 2023. Check out the turn-by-turn map below. The parade lineup for 2024 will be available on July 1 at 5:00 pm, so check back to see which of your favorites will be there!
Parade Contact Information:
bexleyparade@gmail.com
