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Fourth of July Parade and Celebration 250 Finale
Celebrate the grand finale of Celebration 250 Columbus with a full day of patriotic festivities, family activities, food, music, and community fun in downtown Columbus. The day will begin with the Columbus Farmers Market and continue with a Patriotic Parade, Kids Zone activities, revolutionary-era games, live DJ entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden, and special programming throughout the afternoon.
Opening ceremonies will begin at noon with kick-off speeches and a special legacy dedication. Families can enjoy free children’s activities hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Bartholomew County Public Library, and kidscommons, including hair tinsel, face painting, hands-on educational displays, and classic revolutionary-era games such as TinPin, Jacks, and Hopscotch. Food and treats will be available from vendors including Snowbiz and Ms. Rachel’s Neat Treats. Looking for a challenge The Commons will have a large patriotic block puzzle on display in the Lower Lobby for guests to solve. Attendees are encouraged to bring worn or retired American flags for collection. Flags will be properly disposed of during the week of the event.
The afternoon will also feature a Hot Dog Eating Contest at 3:00 PM and Rock the Block, Revolutionary Style under InterOculus from 4:30–5:30 PM. Family-focused festivities will conclude at 5:30 PM, followed by the start of The Garage/Ovation event at 6:00 PM.
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
Location: Downtown Columbus, IN
Admission: Free to attend; food and beverages available for purchase
Event Schedule
9:00 AM–12:30 PM – Farmers Market
10:00 AM–6:00 PM – Live DJ
11:00 AM – Patriotic Parade
11:00 AM–5:30 PM – Kids Zone hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Bartholomew County Public Library, and kidscommons
12:00 PM – Kick-off speeches and opening ceremonies, including a dedication of legacy
12:00 PM – Beer garden and food sales begin
12:00–4:30 PM – Kids Zone activities, including revolutionary-era games, hair tinsel, face painting, educational displays, Snowbiz, and Ms. Rachel’s Neat Treats
12:30–1:00 PM - The Chaos I sculpture will be running with the cannonballs
3:00 PM – Hot Dog Eating Contest
3:30–4:00 PM - The Chaos I sculpture will be running with the cannonballs
4:30–5:30 PM – Rock the Block, Revolutionary Style under InterOculus
5:30 PM – Family festivities end
6:00 PM – The Garage/Ovation event begins
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Celebrate the grand finale of Celebration 250 Columbus with a full day of patriotic festivities, family activities, food, music, and community fun in downtown Columbus. The day will begin with the Columbus Farmers Market and continue with a Patriotic Parade, Kids Zone activities, revolutionary-era games, live DJ entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden, and special programming throughout the afternoon.
Opening ceremonies will begin at noon with kick-off speeches and a special legacy dedication. Families can enjoy free children’s activities hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Bartholomew County Public Library, and kidscommons, including hair tinsel, face painting, hands-on educational displays, and classic revolutionary-era games such as TinPin, Jacks, and Hopscotch. Food and treats will be available from vendors including Snowbiz and Ms. Rachel’s Neat Treats. Looking for a challenge The Commons will have a large patriotic block puzzle on display in the Lower Lobby for guests to solve. Attendees are encouraged to bring worn or retired American flags for collection. Flags will be properly disposed of during the week of the event.
The afternoon will also feature a Hot Dog Eating Contest at 3:00 PM and Rock the Block, Revolutionary Style under InterOculus from 4:30–5:30 PM. Family-focused festivities will conclude at 5:30 PM, followed by the start of The Garage/Ovation event at 6:00 PM.
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
Location: Downtown Columbus, IN
Admission: Free to attend; food and beverages available for purchase
Event Schedule
9:00 AM–12:30 PM – Farmers Market
10:00 AM–6:00 PM – Live DJ
11:00 AM – Patriotic Parade
11:00 AM–5:30 PM – Kids Zone hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Bartholomew County Public Library, and kidscommons
12:00 PM – Kick-off speeches and opening ceremonies, including a dedication of legacy
12:00 PM – Beer garden and food sales begin
12:00–4:30 PM – Kids Zone activities, including revolutionary-era games, hair tinsel, face painting, educational displays, Snowbiz, and Ms. Rachel’s Neat Treats
12:30–1:00 PM - The Chaos I sculpture will be running with the cannonballs
3:00 PM – Hot Dog Eating Contest
3:30–4:00 PM - The Chaos I sculpture will be running with the cannonballs
4:30–5:30 PM – Rock the Block, Revolutionary Style under InterOculus
5:30 PM – Family festivities end
6:00 PM – The Garage/Ovation event begins
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Date & Time
July 3, 2026
9:00am - 11:00pm
Location
Downtown Columbus
400 Washington Street
Columbus, IN 47201
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