Your Guide to the Best Fourth of July Celebrations in Central Ohio

Family Friendly, Nightlife, Things to Do

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Written by Step Out Columbus

Published on June 26, 2024
Photo courtesy of Red, White & BOOM Columbus on Facebook

While Fourth of July celebrations don’t get as rowdy as they did back in the 1700s (dumping tea in Boston Harbor sounds electric), these events are an awesome and fun way to celebrate our country’s independence from British rule way back in 1776.

There’s a little something for everyone here, ranging from parades to festivals, 5K’s and fireworks shows. Let’s just hope your pup doesn’t get too scared from fireworks 😢

Without any further ado, here are the best Fourth of July Celebrations happening in Central Ohio!

Note: We are still adding more events as we find them. If there is still an event missing, please contact us.

Festivals

Red, White, & BOOM!

Wed, Jul 3 • All Day

Free

Battelle Riverfront Park • 25 Marconi Blvd Columbus, OH 43215

Central

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 ...

Live Music

Rooftop Fireworks View at Goodale Station for RWB

Wed, Jul 3 • 7:00 pm - 1:00 am

Admission starts at: $100

Goodale Station • 77 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215

Central

Celebrate at Goodale Station for our exclusive Rooftop Fireworks Extravaganza! Perched on the 12th floor, our premier rooftop restaurant offers breathtaking, ...

Runs/Walks/Rides

Bexley 4th of July 5K, Parade, and Fireworks

Thu, Jul 4 • 8:00 am - ?

City of Bexley • Bexley, OH

Other

4TH OF JULY IN BEXLEY Independence Day celebrations in Bexley begin with the annual John Barr 5k, followed by the legendary parade, community celebration ...

Things to Do

Dublin Independence Day Celebration

Thu, Jul 4 • 8:00 am - ?

City of Dublin • Dublin, Ohio

Other

Independence Day Fishing Derby The Annual Sherm Sheldon Fishing Derby kicks off the daylong celebration at 8 a.m. at the Avery Park Pond (7401 Avery ...

Parade

Doo Dah Parade & Party

Thu, Jul 4 • 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free

Goodale Park • 120 W Goodale St Columbus, 43215

Central

The Wacky Doo Dah Parade known for its diversity and passion for art, where vibrant people march and express their unique humorous thoughts about social, ...

Live Music

Fewxion and Fireworks

Thu, Jul 4 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230

Northeast

What started as just a "few" good musicians teaming up to join Hawc Griffin’s music mission in 2010, later evolved into a roster of skilled talent rotating ...

Nightlife Events

Red, White & Brew

Fri, Jul 5 • 6:00 pm - ?

Howl at the Moon Columbus • 504 Park St Columbus, 43215

Central

Happy Birthday, America! On Friday, July 5th, Come for the brews, stay for the party! We are celebrating America’s birthday in the only way we know ...

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