Fourth of July Festivities

Several communities hold festivals and fireworks in the days leading up to the 4th of July. Here’s a list of the festivities at or within a short drive of Buckeye Lake:

FIREWORKS OVERVIEW:

JULY 3RD

Buckeye Lake – Fairfield Beach – 10p – Click Here for Interactive BLASST Map.
Red, White & Boom – Riverfront, Columbus – 10p
Newark – OSU Newark approximately 10p
Pickerington – Pickerington High School Central – 10p

JULY 4TH

Lancaster-Fairfield County Fairgrounds – 10p

July 5th

Granville, Wildwood Park – 10pm

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS:

Heath Star Spangled Celebration
Sunday, July 2, 2023: 5:00 PM 10:30 PM. Free family-friendly celebration at Geller Park for Independence Day. Live entertainment, food, and activities for kids of all ages.

Red White & Boom Independence Day Celebration
July 3, 2023
All day along the riverfront ending with the most recognized firework display in the Midwest. This annual festival features music, entertainment, children’s activities, and food on the Scioto Mile, Nationwide Blvd., Long Street, and North Bank Park beginning at 10 am.

Newark Independence Day Concert and Fireworks
July 3, 2023 at 6 pm – OSU Newark.
Bring lawn chairs, picnics and blankets for a fun-filled evening of music and entertainment. This event is free and open to the public. Parking is also free. A number of local vendors will be serving food and beverages.

The crowd-favorite fireworks display begins at dusk to the accompaniment of patriotic favorites performed live.

Buckeye Lake Area Star Spangled Tradition (BLASST)
July 3, 2023
The fireworks show will be launched from Fairfield Beach at about 10pm.

July 4, 2023
The annual 4th of July Boat Parade on Buckeye Lake – Residents and visitors alike celebrate Independence Day each year with a fun, patriotic boat parade starting at approximately 11am! Decorated boats depart from Liebs Island and make their way along the North shore, through Cranberry Bay, past Harbor Hills and end at Waterfront. Prizes are awarded. Come out and enjoy the red, white, and blue parade and spend a day on the water.

Pickerington July 4th Celebration
July 3, 2023 at 10:00pm
Fireworks – Pickerington High School Central

July 4, 2023 at 10:00am
Parade

Lancaster-Fairfield County
Fairfield County fairgrounds on July 4
Day-long event with a parade, craft show, music and fireworks at 10pm