Independence Day Celebration

Enjoy a star-spangled celebration in Dublin on the 4th of July!

Celebrate your freedom in Dublin, Ohio this 4th of July! Festivities begin early at 8 a.m. with the annual Sherm Sheldon Fishing Derby, then the Inflation Celebration in Metro Center begins at 9 a.m. to kick off the Independence Day Parade. 

Locals and visitors alike line the streets of Downtown Dublin for the annual Independence Day Parade to watch giant inflatables, bagpipers, Irish dancers, floats, marching bands and more.

After the parade, the celebration continues at Dublin Coffman High School for an evening of firecrackin' fun. Enjoy live entertainment on stage and good company around you throughout the evening as you wait for the fireworks show starting promptly at 9:50 p.m. This event is first come first served so get there early to secure the best seat in the stadium.

Schedule: July 4, 2023

8:00 am: Annual Sherm Sheldon Fishing Derby presented by Nationwide Children's Hospital, Avery Park Pond, 7401 Avery Rd.

11:00 am: Independence Day Parade presented by COSI, Historic Dublin, 1 W. Bridge St.

4:30 pm- 9:45 pm: Live music and entertainment TBD, Dublin Coffman High School Stadium, 6780 Coffman Rd.

9:50 pm: Fireworks Show presented by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Dublin Coffman High School, 6780 Coffman Rd. 

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