4th of July Celebration in Columbus, Ohio

The 4th of July Celebration festivities are in the works... fireworks that is! The sky will soon be lighting up as people gather from all over to celebrate Independence Day in Columbus, Ohio.

Red, White and Boom in Columbus

Date: July 3, 2009

2009 Schedule to be announced

Doo Dah Parade

Date: July 4, 2009, 1PM to 3PM
Location: Short North & Victorian Village

The 26th Annual Doo Dah Parade lineup starts at Noon. 2009 Parade Route:
(Line-Up Begins on Park Street Heading North) Break out on Buttles Avenue, Nudge Up Neil Avenue, Saunter Over Second Avenue, And Huff it Down High Street, Wrangle a Right On Russell Avenue Take it Back to the Beginning and to The Doo Dah Parade Block Party!

Gahanna Freedom Festival

Celebrate our nation's independence with a star spangled day, fun-filled and action-packed for all ages! The day kicks off with the nostalgic Gahanna Lions Parade. Don't miss the free Family Fun Festival, offering games, prizes, activities, and music appropriate for all age groups. End this day of festivities in grand style with a spectacular sky alight with a breathtaking fireworks display!
Date: July 4, 2009 from 10:30AM to 10:30PM
Location: Olde Gahanna/Gahanna Municipal Golf Course, 220 Ridenour Road, Gahanna, Ohio
Website: www.visitgahanna.com

Georgesville Square 16 Hosts Stars of Hope Benefit Concert

Regal Entertainment Group's Georgesville Square 16 will host a Stars of Hope Benefit Concert featuring the band "Fever". Games and movie prizes from Star Trek, Imagine That, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, and Up will be a highlight of the afternoon's festivities. The Regal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID #13-4249812) and all donations are tax-deductible. Everyone is invited to attend.
Date: July 4, 2009 at 2PM
Location: Regal Cinemas: Georgesville Square 16 (Parking Lot), 1800 Georgesville Square Drive, Columbus, Ohio
Admission: $2.00 - All funds raised will benefit the 7th annual Stars of Hope campaign.
Contact Information: Theater - (614) 853-0860; Website: www.REGmovies.com/Corporate/CommunityAffairs

Glorious Fourth: Independence Day Celebration

Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of family activities to celebrate the Fourth of July, including a grand procession, patriotic speeches, a greased pole contest, and a concert by the Ohio Village Singers. Throughout the afternoon, families can enjoy period games, baseball, tug-o-war, and a pie-eating contest.
Date: July 4, 2009 from Noon to 5PM
Location: Ohio Historical Center/Ohio Village, 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
Website: www.ohiohistory.org

Grove City's Blast at Beulah

Grove City's celebration of American independence offers plenty of family fun, a tribute to veterans and active military, and live entertainment through the evening before the glare of the rockets takes over.
Date: July 4, 2009 from 6PM to 10PM
Admission: Free
Location: Beulah Park, 3811 Southwest Blvd., Grove City, Ohio
Website: www.beulahpark.com

Independence Day in Dublin, Ohio

Date: July 4, 2009
Location: Dublin, Ohio

The 2009 Independence Day Celebration starts in Dublin Ohio with the 24th Annual Sherm Sheldon Fishing Derby at 10AM.

The Independence Day Parade starts at 11AM.

The Concert Gates and Kids Area opens at 4:30PM. And at 5PM, the Skyhoundz Hyperflite Canine Frisbee Disc Championship starts.

Starting at 6:15PM will be the National opening act - to be announced.

Rick Springfield will start his performance at 8:15PM.

Fireworks starts at 9:50PM

Website: www.dublin.oh.us/events/independence/

Longaberger Independence Day Celebration

Come home to Longaberger Homestead for a small town Independence Day Celebration featuring a fabulous 30-40 minute fireworks display, games, live musical entertainment and menus from the backyard grill.

Date: June 27, 2009 from 9AM to 10PM
Admission: Free
Location: Longaberger Homestead, 5563 Raiders Road, Frazeysburg, Ohio
Website: www.longaberger.com