Celebrate Independence Day in Central Ohio with one of these parades, firework displays or community celebrations! There are so many 4th of July celebrations near Columbus!
This year, the 4th of July falls on a Friday so you can find community celebrations happening that day and before and after the 4th as well. Columbus’ main Independence Day event is Red, White and Boom, the largest fireworks display in Central Ohio. It takes place on Monday, July 3, 2025!
This post was updated on June 30, 2025.
Fourth of July Celebrations in Columbus and Central Ohio:
These 4th of July Celebrations, Fireworks Displays and Independence Day Parades are listed in alphabetical order by Central Ohio city. Click on the link for exact times and details and for any updates due to weather.
Red White and Boom (Columbus)
- Date: July 3, 2025
This day-long event takes place on July 3rd, beginning with the BOOM! Street Festival featuring vendors, food, activities, live music and more! The parade begins at 5:30 PM at the Main Street Bridge. The fireworks begin at 10:00 PM, fired from Genoa Park.
4th of July in Bexley
- Date: July 4, 2025
Begin the 4th of July in Bexley with the John Barr 5K Run, a parade at 9:30 AM, Evening Celebrations featuring live music on the front lawn of Capital University beginning at 6:00 PM and fireworks at 10:00 PM.
Clintonville July 4th Celebration
- Date: July 4, 2025
July 4th in Clintonville includes a community breakfast, patriotic pet parade, bike decorating contest and parade, a pet parade, baseball and softball games, a community festival in Whetstone Park and a car show. The day begins at 8:00 AM and fireworks will take place at dusk.
Independence Day in Delaware
- Date: July 4. 2025
Independence Day in Delaware includes a parade, concert and fireworks! The parade begins at 11:00 AM on July 4th and begins at the fairgrounds. An outdoor concert takes place at OWU at 7:30 PM and the fireworks begin at 10:00 PM on Friday.
Doo Dah Parade & Party
- Date: July 4, 2025
Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy at the Doo Dah Parade in the Short North on July 4th beginning at 1:00 PM. The parade takes off from Buttles Ave and continues on to High Street. A Block Party in Goodale Park will take place after the parade, including free live music. (This parade may push the boundaries of what you personally consider family-friendly, so don’t say I didn’t warn you!)
Independence Day Celebration in Gahanna
Dates: July 3 & 4, 2025
The City of Gahanna holds its Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3 from 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM at Gahanna Municipal Golf Course. The event includes food vendors, live music and fireworks at 10:00 PM.
The 4th of July Parade takes place on Thursday at 10:30 AM beginning on Granville St.
Granville 4th
- Dates: July 2-5, 2025
The Granville Kiwanis July 4th Celebrations take place July 2-5 and include several contests and events! Each day you can enjoy midway concessions and rides! Party in the Park takes place on Wednesday at Wildwood Park from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM and includes live music and food vendors. Fireworks take place on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:00 PM. The parade takes place on Friday, July 4th at 10:45 AM. See link for the entire schedule of events!
Grove City Fireworks
- 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 fireworks. Food Trucks begin at 3:00 PM. The Kid Zone takes place from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM and requires the purchase of a wristband. All other activities take place between 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM. Fireworks will be set off at approximately 9:45 PM.
Lancaster 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
- Date: July 4, 2025
The Lancaster-Fairfield County 4th of July celebration begins with a parade at 10:00 AM, leaving from the fairgrounds. Afterwards, you can enter the fairgrounds for a craft show, live music and fireworks beginning at 10:00 PM.
Famous Fortress Fireworks in Obetz
Date: July 3, 2025
Famous Fortress Fireworks takes place on Thursday, July 3 at Fortress Obetz. Gates open at 6:00 PM for this free event. Actives include food trucks, inflatables, yard games, live music, and fireworks at 9:50 PM!
Pickerington’s 4th of July Celebration
Dates: July 3-4, 2025
Pickerington’s fireworks take place on Thursday, July 3rd, launched from Pickerington High School Central. The parade takes place on July 4th at 10:00 AM in Olde Pickerington Village.
Independence Day Celebration in Reynoldsburg
- Dates: July 3-4, 2025
The Independence Day Celebration in Reynoldsburg takes place on July 3 and July 4! On the 3rd, enjoy a celebration including entertainment, food vendors, a fun zone for kids and the fireworks. Gates open at 6:00 PM and fireworks begin at 9:45 PM. The Fourth of July Parade begins on the 4th at 10:00 AM at the corner of Rosehill Rd. and Main St.
Sunbury Independence Day Celebration
- Date: July 4, 2025
Sunbury’s Independence Day Celebration takes place on July 4th on the Town Square. A parade begins at 10:00 AM and fireworks will be set off at dusk from Big Walnut Middle School. Before the fireworks there will be live music, food and a Kids Zone at the school.
Upper Arlington Fourth of July
- Date: July 4, 2025
4th of July celebrations in Upper Arlington begin with a community parade at 9:00 AM, the Party in the Park at Northam Park at 5:00 PM and fireworks at 10:00 PM.
Westerville 4th of July
- Date: July 4, 2025
A day of fun is planned for the 4th of July in Westerville! The morning includes a 5K Walk/Run and the parade begins at 10:30 AM in Uptown Westerville. Later, enjoy a free concert, Fun Zone and Food Truck Festival at the Westerville Sports Complex. Activities begin at 5:00 PM. Food trucks begin service at 5:00 PM. Stay for the fireworks which begin at 10:00 PM.
Worthington Independence Day Celebration
- Date: July 4, 2025
The Worthington Independence Day Celebration takes place on July 4th. The Rotary Family Picnic will take place at 6:00 PM and the Fireworks begin at 10:00 PM at Thomas Worthington High School.
I wish you all a happy and safe Independence Day!
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Molly
Sunday 30th of June 2019
We can't go because it's during naptime, but I'd highly recommend the Doodah parade at 1pm on the 4th in the Short North too.