Unless you love bonding over a cul-de-sac cleanup, it’s nice to let someone else handle the Independence Day spectacle. Plus, local orgs are pros at showing off some incredible displays. 🎆
Consider us your one-stop firework shop. Read on for public firework displays, your favorite vantages to watch the lights, and tips to DIY. Bonus: If your pup is sensitive to sound, we’ve got some spots for you, too.
Public firework displays
- West Jefferson Streetfest , 665 Hillsdale Dr. | Mon., July 4 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Start Independence Day with a parade and enjoy rides, food, and music before the 10 p.m. fireworks show.
- VASO , 6540 Riverside Dr. | Mon., July 4 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Enjoy live music + dinner and drinks with a rooftop view of the Dublin fireworks.
- Upper Arlington Fourth of July, Northwest Blvd. | Mon., July 4 | 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. | Watch a festive parade in the morning and enjoy a live band and food trucks during the day before fireworks.
Where to watch
- You may be asking, what’s better than seeing one display? Seeing all of them. Follow the map for our favorite vantage points to get a bald eagle’s eye view of the festivities.
Firework safety
Did you know that larger fireworks explode at a diameter of 800+ feet (which is almost the length of Ohio Stadium)? Pretty incredible — until they go off on your lawn. Luckily, there’s rules in place so you can contribute to the spectacle safely.
Fireworks are legal in New Albany and Reynoldsburg , and illegal in city limits (except for sparklers, poppers, and smoke bombs). If you decide to DIY, follow these guidelines .
Celebrate some peace + quiet
Before you spend the night trying to lure your four-legged friend out from under the bed, you may want to get as far from the commotion as possible.
Your best option is a nearby state park, like Hocking Hills
or Alum Creek
. Pack some food and water and go stargazing, or even camping.