List: When and where to watch July 4th fireworks in central Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Across central Ohio, cities are gearing up for July 4th fireworks, from the Buckeye Lake Area Star Spangled Tradition to Red, White & BOOM! View your local fireworks below. Red, White & BOOM! Downtown Columbus on July 3 Bexley Capital University's Main Street lawn on July 4 Buckeye Lake Area Star [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Across central Ohio, cities are gearing up for July 4th fireworks, from the Buckeye Lake Area Star Spangled Tradition to Red, White & BOOM! View your local fireworks below.
Downtown Columbus on July 3
- The biggest fireworks show in the Midwest returns with music, entertainment, children’s activities, food and more.
Capital University's Main Street lawn on July 4
- All evening celebrations and festivities will take place on Capital University's Main Street lawn. Residents and guests are encouraged to walk, bike, or utilize public transportation to get to the event.
Buckeye Lake Area Star Spangled Tradition
Fairfield Beach on July 3
- The show will be launched at about 10 p.m.
Ohio Wesleyan University on July 4
- The Central Ohio Symphony will perform its traditional outdoor concert, with fireworks to cap the day.
Dublin Coffman High School on July 4
- Grammy nominee Martina McBride will headline the City of Dublin’s Independence Day Celebration at Dublin Coffman Stadium.
Gahanna Municipal Golf Course on July 3
- Starting at 5:30 p.m. with food and live music headlined by Popgun, the event will culminate with the fireworks display at 10 p.m.
Wildwood Park on July 5
- Party in the Park from 6 to 10 p.m. with the Conspiracy Band. Food and drinks will be at the shelter house.
Windsor Park, Hayes Intermediate and J.C. Sommer Elementary schools, Grove City High School and the Grove City Church of the Nazarene on July 4
- The fireworks display is launched from Murfin Fields, with simulcast music on Qfm96, WLVQ-96.3 radio. Listening on the radio is recommended as streaming from a phone results in a 30-second delay.
Wirt Road on July 3
- Groveport's celebration will include a parade, food trucks, guest performers and the fireworks display at dusk.
Geller Park on July 2
- Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with food trucks, community organizations with free giveaways, face painting, balloon art, inflatables and live music.
Roger Reynolds Municipal Park on July 4
- Freedom Fest is a free annual event at Municipal Park that celebrates Independence Day weekend with nationally known artists Big & Rich, Alexis Gomez and Harper Grace. Attendees enjoy food trucks, swimming, a Kid Zone, concerts and a spectacular fireworks show at dusk.
Fairfield County fairgrounds on July 4
- Day-long event with a parade, craft show, music and fireworks.
New Albany Middle School on July 4
- The free family-friendly festival features live entertainment, bounce houses, face painters, balloon twisters, and caricature artists. Food and beverages are available for purchase from food trucks.
Martha Grace Reese Amphitheater on July 3
- A number of local vendors will be serving food and beverages. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnics and blankets for an evening of music and entertainment.
Pickerington High School Central on July 3
- Enjoy the view of fireworks and join the parade through Olde Pickerington Village.
Pastime Park on July 4
- Prepare for a day filled with activities, live music, food, and fireworks.
Village Green Park on June 21 and 22
- This year’s Powell Festival is bigger than ever with live entertainment, vendors, food, activity stations, animals and more. A fireworks finale will wrap up the festival.
Civic Park on July 3
- The event includes entertainment, food vendors, a fun kids’ zone, and a fireworks show.
Big Walnut High School on July 4
- The firework display at the old high school will follow the Independence Celebration from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Northam Park on July 4
- The city's Independence Day celebrations include a parade and Party in the Park, a perfect place to view the fireworks display.
Westerville Sports Complex on July 4
- Beginning at 4 p.m. at the Westerville Sports Complex, the city will present the free “Fun Zone.” Enjoy performers in patriotic attire and activities like the bungee run, Hungry Hippos game and baseball pitch game. The city is also hosting food trucks and lawn games at the south end of the community center all evening.