Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 4th in Columbus, OH?
We have all your Independence Day fun in NE Columbus and beyond — fireworks, parades, community picnics, and more — rounded up right here for you!
Events below are listed in chronological order, so you can find something fun to do every day of the long weekend.
🎆 denotes events that take place in NE Columbus (Polaris, Westerville, New Albany, Gahanna, Bexley, and Franklin Park neighborhood).
July 1, 11:00am-11:00pm
Downtown Columbus
Details: Columbus's premier Independence Day event is back! This all-day event will take place at various locations in downtown Columbus, culminating with an amazing fireworks display over the city.
🎆 Gahanna Independence Day Fireworks
July 1, 5:00pm-11:00pm
Gahanna Municipal Golf Course
Details: Bring the family out to the Gahanna Municipal Golf Course for an evening of food, music, and fireworks!
Orange Township 4th of July Celebratory Bike Parade
July 2, 10:00am-11:00am
Orange Township Hall Park, Lewis Center
Details: Join your neighbors in Lewis Center and Orange Township for a traditional bike parade! Have your kiddos dress their bikes in all the patriotic gear you can find and head out for a local independence day parade!
🎆 Gahanna Red, White, and Blues Block Party
July 2, 11:00am-11:00pm
Gahanna Sanctuary, Olde Gahanna
Details: Join the Gahanna Foundation for a fun block party in the heart of old Gahanna! Featuring live music, beer and wine, and raffle prizes!
July 2, 9:30pm-10:30pm
Foundation Park, Pataskala
Details: The local Lions Club's along with other groups will be hosting the Fireworks again this year in Foundation Park! There will be food, bands, and if course fireworks.
Sunbury Independence Day Festivities
July 4, 8:00am-3:00pm
Sunbury Village Square, Sunbury
Details: Bring the family out for a day of fun in Sunbury! Included in the day are arts and crafts vendors, a parade, a pie eating contest, and a kid zone!
July 4, 9:30am
Main Street, Bexley
Details: Join Bexley for their annual 4th of July Parade through the heart of Bexley!
July 4, 10:00am-12:00pm
Main Street, Reynoldsburg
Details: This signature event will take place on the 4th of July and run from Rosehill to Davidson on Main Street.
Pickerington 4th of July Parade
July 4, 10:00am
Lockville Rd., Pickerington
Details: Bring the family for an Independence Day Parade! Procession will run up Lockville Rd. to W. Columbus Street before ending at Pickerington-Ridgeview Junior High School.
July 4, 10:30am
Granville St., Gahanna
Details: Join the Gahanna Lions Club for a fun and festive "Proud to be an American" 4th of July Parade . Parade route will run from the Clark Hall, down Granville to Stygler.
🎆Westerville 4th of July Parade
July 4, 10:30am
State Street, Westerville
Details: The parade will step-off on State Street, and begin on Old County Line Rd then proceed south to Electric Avenue. *Please note the new time
🎆New Albany Independence Day Parade & Festival
July 4, 11:00am
87 N. High Street, New Albany
Details: Presented by the New Albany Chamber of Commerce, the Independence Day Parade is a favorite annual tradition that fosters civic pride like no other. Thousands of residents and visitors attend the parade in the morning on July 4th.
July 4, 11:00am
W. Bridge St, Dublin
Details: Bring the family for an Independence Day Parade! Parade will run from Metrocenter to Historic Dublin
🎆 Westerville 4th of July Concert Series and Food Truck Festival
July 4, 4:00pm-9:45pm
Westerville Sports Complex
Details: The Rotary Club of Westerville again in 2022 will present its free annual Concert Series to help residents and visitors celebrate the Independence Day holiday.
Worthington Independence Day Family Picnic and Fireworks
July 4, 4:00pm-11:00pm
Thomas Worthington High School Front Lawn, Worthington
Details: Enjoy a picnic on the lawn! Bring food from home or grab a bite from the food trucks. There will also be musical entertainment, costumed characters, bounce houses and more.
July 4, 4:30pm-11:00pm
Dublin Coffman High School, Dublin
Details: Bring the family for an even of fun culminating in an Independence Day Fireworks display!
🎆 Bexley 4th of July Evening Celebrations & Fireworks
July 4, 6:00pm-11:00pm
Capital Lawn, Bexley
Details: Join Bexley for music, festivities, and of course, fireworks to celebrate Independence Day!
Sunbury Independence Day Fireworks
July 4, 6:00pm-11:00pm
Old Big Walnut High School, Sunbury
Details: Bring the family out for a day of fun in Sunbury! After the Independence Day festivities in the town square, head over to the Old Big Walnut High School for a Fireworks Display. Food trucks will also be at each location!
🎆 New Albany Independence Day Festival
July 4, 6:00pm-9:45pm
New Albany Middle School Lawn
Details: This free family-friendly festival features a live entertainment, bounce houses, face painters, balloon twisters, and caricature artists. Food and beverages available for purchase from food trucks.
🎆 New Albany Independence Day Fireworks
July 4th, 9:45pm-10:45pm
New Albany Middle School/Rose Run Park, New Albany
Details: Following the festival, stay for the fireworks display! Show can be seen best in the area of the school campus and/or Rose Run Park.
🎆 Westerville 4th of July Fireworks
July 4, 10:00pm-11:00pm
Westerville Sports Complex, Westerville
Details: The fireworks follow our Free Concert Series at the Westerville Sports Complex and will be timed to patriotic music, simulcast live from the concert venue at the Sports Complex as it is broadcast by the Westerville radio station and event sponsor, 104.9 FM The River.
Pickerington 4th of July Fireworks
July 4, 10:00pm-11:00pm
Pickerington Central High School, Pickerington
Details: Bring the family for an Independence Day Fireworks display! Fireworks will be launched from Pickerington Central High School.
🎆Hope you all have a happy -- and safe! -- July 4th holiday in Columbus!🎆
