We at CityScene have tried to make your Independence Day Weekend planning as simple as
possible. Check out our collection of events below, and break out the sparklers!
Fabulous Fridays, featuring Live local music with Jim Volk at Wyandotte Winery on July 3 from 7-9 p.m., www.wyandottewinery.com
Red, White and Boom, taking place in Downtown Columbus on the riverfront and Arena District on July 3 from noon-11 p.m., with fireworks at 10 p.m., www.redwhiteandboom.org
Rural Colors – Blue Mountain Pennsylvania, a series of short experimental films at EASE Gallery, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on July 3, at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church and University Center.
Doo Dah Parade, traveling through the Short North from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 4, www.doodahparade.com
Central Ohio Symphony Fourth of July Concert, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on July 4, in Phillips Glen at Ohio Wesleyan University, www.centralohiosymphony.org
Picnic with the Pops, with Patriotic Pops and fireworks, at the Columbus Commons at 8 p.m. on July 4, www.columbussymphony.com
The Glorious Fourth, from noon-5 p.m. on July 4 at the Ohio Village
City of Dublin Independence Day Celebration in Dublin on July 4 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. www.dublinohiousa.gov
Northland Community Fourth of July Parade, from Karl Road from near the intersection of Morse Road to the intersection of East Dublin Granville Road, on July 4 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. www.columbusncc.org
Hilliard Fourth of July Celebration, including a parade from Franklin County Fairgrounds through Main Street to Norwich Street to Cemetery Street and fireworks and other activities at Roger Reynolds Municipal Park on July 4, with the parade at 10 a.m. and celebration until 11 p.m. www.hilliardohio.gov
Grove City’s Blast at Beulah at Beulah Park on July 4 from 6-10:30 p.m. www.grovecityohio.gov
Cirque du Soleil: Kooza at 1155 W. Mound St. Columbus, on July 3-5. The last three days will be Friday and Saturday from 4:30-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. www.cirquedusoleil.com
Sundays at Scioto: Lt. Dan’s New Legs at Scioto Park on July 5 from 7-8:30 p.m., www.ldnl.net
Drexel Summer Movie Series: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial at Drexel Theater on July 1, 3 and 5, playing at 10 a.m. on Wednesday and Friday, and at 1 p.m. Sunday. www.drexel.net
Military Family Free Days at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium from June 29 to July 7. www.columbuszoo.org