Red, White & BOOM!
About this event
The Red, White & BOOM! is a family event in Columbus, Ohio, at Downtown Columbus riverfront. The 2026 event takes place Jul 3, 2026. The Midwest's largest single-day Independence Day celebration, filling the Scioto Mile with concerts, food vendors, family activities, and one of the region's biggest fireworks displays over the downtown riverfront on July 3.
Annual, July 3
Location & directions
Downtown Columbus riverfront, Columbus, OH 43215
Frequently asked questions
When is Red, White & BOOM! 2026?
Red, White & BOOM! takes place Jul 3, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Annual, July 3
Where is Red, White & BOOM! held?
Red, White & BOOM! is held in Columbus, Ohio, at Downtown Columbus riverfront, Columbus, OH 43215.
What is Red, White & BOOM!?
The Midwest's largest single-day Independence Day celebration, filling the Scioto Mile with concerts, food vendors, family activities, and one of the region's biggest fireworks displays over the downtown riverfront on July 3.
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