Check out this list of Central Ohio fireworks displays. Several days worth of Independence Day celebrations in the Columbus area! Where will you celebrate the 4th of July?

After a year (or 2) off due to the pandemic- I can’t wait to hear Lee Greenwood sing, “I’m Proud to be an American!” as the fireworks light up the sky.  Things are feeling a little more “normal” as annual 4th of July celebrations are coming back in Central Ohio- including July 1st Red, White and Boom.  Here are some places around Central Ohio where you can celebrate our Freedom!

One not listed?  Leave a comment below about your community’s celebration.

Central Ohio Fireworks Displays and 

Independence Day Celebrations 2022

Friday, July 1, 2022

• Columbus: Red, White and Boom is back on the Scioto Mile, parade and street fair during the day, fireworks begin at 10 pm on July 1.
• Granville: Granville’s Fourth of July celebration will run from July 1-4 . Fireworks will be held on Friday, July 1 at 10 p.m. at Wildwood Park. A Fourth of July parade will be held on July 4 .
• Obetz: Famous Fortress Fireworks from 6-10 on July 1
• Reynoldsburg: Renoldsburg’s Fourth of July celebration and fireworks will be held on July 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday, July 2, 2022

• Grove City: Grove City’s Fourth of July fireworks will be held at 9:50 p.m. on July 2.
• Hilliard: Freedom Fest events and entertainment will begin at3 p.m. at Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park. Fireworks will begin at dusk.

Sunday, July 3, 2022

• Whitehall: Whitehall’s Fourth of July fireworks will be held on July 3 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday, July 4, 2022

• Ashville: Ashville’s Fourth of July Celebration will be held from June 30 to July 4. Its fireworks display will be at 10 p.m. on July 4.
• Bexley: Fourth of July in Bexley will begin at 8 a.m. on July 4 with the John Barr 5K. Fireworks will be set off at 10 p.m. following a day full of events.
• Chillicothe:. Fireworks at 9:45 pm
• Delaware: The City of Delaware’s Fourth of July fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. on July 4.
• Dublin: Dublin’s Fourth of July celebration will begin with a fishing derby at 8 a.m. on July 4 and will be followed by a parade at 11 a.m. in downtown Dublin. Fireworks will be set off around 9:50 p.m. following a celebration at Dublin Coffman High School.
• Lancaster: Lancaster’s Fourth of July parade and fireworks will be held on Monday, July 4.
• Marion: The Fourth of July falls during the Marion County Fair (7/4-9) and evening events will end with a fireworks show beginning at 10 p.m. on July 4 at the Marion County Fairgrounds.
• Mount Vernon: Mount Vernon’s Fourth of July fireworks will begin around 10 p.m. on July 4 at the Ariel-Foundation Park.
• New Albany: New Albany’s Fourth of July parade will be held at 11 a.m. on July 4. Fireworks will start around 10 p.m.
• Pickerington: Pickerington’s Fourth of July fireworks will be held on July 4 at 10 p.m. The July 4th celebration parade will be on July 4 at 10 a.m.
• Plain City: Plain City’s Fourth of July celebration will be held on July 4 at Pastime Park. Parade will start at 10 am. Following live music that begins at 7 p.m., fireworks will start at 9:45 p.m.
• Sunbury: Sunbury’s Fourth of July celebration will start at 8 a.m. at Sunbury Square and go through the day. Fireworks will begin at dusk at Big Walnut High School.
• Upper Arlington: Upper Arlington’s Fourth of July celebration will be held on July 4. A parade will begin at 9 a.m. and at 5 p.m., Party in the Park begins. Fireworks will start at 10 p.m.
• Westerville: Westerville’s day-long Independence Day celebration will be held on July 4. The day will be capped off with fireworks at 10 p.m. at Heritage Park.
• Worthington: Worthington Hills parade begins at 12pm, The fireworks display will begin at approximately 10:00 p.m on July 4th at Thomas Worthington High School (TWHS).

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