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Columbus Area 4th of July Celebrations, Fireworks and Parades

Find your local fireworks display or parade on this list of Columbus area 4th of July Celebrations!

MONDAY:

10:30 AM – Kids Patriotic Themed Cupcake Decorating Class at Smidge and Pinch – kids 5 and up can learn how to make 5 patriotic themed cupcakes!

5:00 PM – July 4th Streetfest in West Jefferson – the Streetfest is open 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday, 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM on Wednesday. Fireworks are at 10:00 PM Wednesday!

6:00 PM – Old-Fashioned Fireworks at Clark County Fair – gates open at 6:00 PM, live music starts at 7:00 and fireworks begin at 10:00 PM.

TUESDAY:

9:30 AM – Independence Day themed Stroller Strides at Fancyburg Park – work out with your kids at an Independence Day themed Stroller Strides class!

10:00 AM – Handprint Firework Craft at Highbanks Metro Park – work out with your kids and afterwards kids can do a handprint fireworks craft!

12:00 PM – Red, White & BOOM! in Downtown Columbus – The Children’s Park is open 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM and features activities for kids of all ages, the Ford Oval of Honor Red, White & BOOM! Parade begins at 5:30 at the Main St. Bridge and heads north down Front St., Fireworks begin at 10:00 PM. There will be live music, vendors, food and more!

5:00 PM – July 4th Streetfest in West Jefferson – the Streetfest is open 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday, 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM on Wednesday. Fireworks are at 10:00 PM Wednesday!

5:30 PM – Ballpark “Boom”! at Huntington Park – activities include inflatables, concessions, live music and a great view of the fireworks. Activities require a wristband and admission is $5 at the gate.

6:00 PM – Reynoldsburg Independence Day Festivities – includes carnival games, food vendors and inflatables. Fireworks begin at 9:45 PM.

7:00 PM – Johnstown Fireworks – festivities begin at 7:00 PM including entertainment and food vendors. Fireworks begin at dusk.

WEDNESDAY:

8:00 AM – Dublin Independence Day Celebration – includes a fishing derby, Inflation Celebration, parade at 11:00 AM, an Evening Celebration featuring Sheryl Crow and fireworks at 9:50 PM.

8:00 AM – Clintonville July Fourth – begins with a 4 mile run/walk, flag raising, pet and bike parade, a fishing derby, activities in the park and fireworks at 10:00 PM.

8:00 AM –Upper Arlington Independence Day Parade – the parade begins at Northwest and Zollinger and ends at Northstar.

9:00 AM – 2018 4th of July Parade in Marysville – parade steps of at 10:00 AM at American Legion park and continues through Marysville.

9:00 AM – Lancaster 4th of July Celebration – the parade begins at 10:00 AM from the Fairfield County Fairgrounds, from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM there will be activities at the fairgrounds including live music, a donut eating contest, amusement rides, arts and crafts and more! The fireworks begin at 10:00 PM.

9:30 AM – Bexley 4th of July Celebrations – parade begins at 9:30 AM, the Community Celebration begins at 6:00 PM on the front lawn at Capital. Fireworks begin at 10:00 PM.

10:00 AM — Reynoldsburg Independence Day Parade – parade begins at 10:00 AM.

10:00 AM – Doo Dah Parade and Block Party – a block party happens from 10:00 AM – 7:300 PM at High and Buttles. Entry is free. Doo Dah Parade steps off at 1:00 PM.

10:30 AM – Gahanna Independence Day Celebration – parade begins at 10:30 AM at Clark Hall and Community Family Day will take place from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Creekside Park and Plaza. There will be live music, vendors, activities and more. Fireworks launch at 10:00 PM at the Gahanna Municipal Golf Course. The viewing area open at 6:00 PM.

10:00 AM – Olentangy Community 4th of July Parade – parade begins at Olentangy Orange High School at 10:00 AM.

10:00 AM – Lancaster’s 4th of July Parade – begins at the County Fairgrounds at 10:00 AM.

11:00 AM – Northland Community Fourth of July Parade – parade kicks off at 11:00 AM at Morse and Karl Rds.

11:00 AM – New Albany Foruth of July Celebration – parade begins at 11:00 AM, Festival begins at 6:30 PM including family activities, food trucks and live music, fireworks begin at dusk.

11:00 AM – Groveport 4th of July Celebration – parade begins at 11:00 AM, children activities are from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, there will be live music and fireworks begin at dusk.

12:00 PM – July 4th Streetfest in West Jefferson – the Streetfest is open 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday, 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM on Wednesday. Fireworks are at 10:00 PM Wednesday!

12:00 PM – 4th of July in Hilliard at Roger A Reynolds Municipal Park – the annual 4th of July Parade begins at 10:00 AM and a full day of fun continues at Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park including a digital scavenger hunt, food trucks and live music. The fireworks begin at dusk.

12:00 PM – 2018 Worthington Hills Fourth of July – parade begins at 12:00 PM and fireworks begin at dusk.

1:00 PM – Westerville 4th of July Celebrations – 1:00 PM – parade begins in Uptown Westerville, enjoy activities, live music and food trucks at Westerville South H.S. from 2:00 PM – 10:00PM. Fireworks begin at 10:00 PM.

3:00 PM – Delaware City 4th of July Celebration – Parade begins at 3:00 PM, The Central Ohio Symphony performs at 7:30 PM and fireworks begin at 10:00 PM.

3:00 PM – Plain City 4th of July Celebration – parade begins at 3:00 PM and fireworks begin at 9:45 PM.

4:00 PM – The Worthington Family Picnic and Fireworks – includes food, live entertainment, Supergames and fireworks at 10:00 PM. Also enjoy activities at McConnel Arts Center.

4:00 PM – July 4th Celebration in Pickerington – enjoy a parade at 6:00 PM, opening ceremonies at 7:30 PM, live music and fireworks at 10:00 PM.

5:30 PM – Party in the Park in Northam Park – Celebrate UA’s Centennial with a festival in the park! Fireworks begin at 10:00 PM.

6:00 PM – The Famous Fortress Fireworks at Fortress Obetz – gates open at 6:00 PM for food vendors, inflatables and games. Fireworks begin at 9:50 PM.

6:00 PM – Grove City Independence Day Celebration – gates open at 5:30 PM for free children’s activities, fireworks begin at 9:50 PM.

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*Please be aware,  information is gathered from multiple community sources.  Times, dates and locations are subject to change. There may be a fee to participate in a featured activity.  Please call ahead or check links to confirm activities.  Enjoy what you do today!*

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