Red, White & BOOM! — the Largest Independence Day Celebration in the Midwest Kicks Off Today in Downtown Columbus

Visit the [official festival website](https://redwhiteandboom.org/) for more information on parking, directions, and festival policies.

Alcohol is available for purchase and consumption along the Midway on Civic Center, Main St., Belle Street, and Washington Blvd. Coolers are permitted but must be labeled with your name and cell phone number. Outside grills and alcoholic beverages brought from home are prohibited.

The Ford Oval of Honor Parade steps off at Main Street and 2nd Street at 6:30 p.m.

Live entertainment and music began at 12 p.m. and will continue throughout the rest of the day.

The celebration is free and open to the public.

The Red, White & BOOM! festival covers 2.5 square miles of downtown Columbus. The festivities kick off today, July 3rd.

Incident reported at S Civic Center Dr.

Visit the [official festival website](https://redwhiteandboom.org/) for more information on parking, directions, and festival policies.

Alcohol is available for purchase and consumption along the Midway on Civic Center, Main St., Belle Street, and Washington Blvd. Coolers are permitted but must be labeled with your name and cell phone number. Outside grills and alcoholic beverages brought from home are prohibited.

The Ford Oval of Honor Parade steps off at Main Street and 2nd Street at 6:30 p.m.

Live entertainment and music began at 12 p.m. and will continue throughout the rest of the day.

The celebration is free and open to the public.

The Red, White & BOOM! festival covers 2.5 square miles of downtown Columbus. The festivities kick off today, July 3rd.

Incident reported at S Civic Center Dr.

Visit the [official festival website](https://redwhiteandboom.org/) for more information on parking, directions, and festival policies.

Alcohol is available for purchase and consumption along the Midway on Civic Center, Main St., Belle Street, and Washington Blvd. Coolers are permitted but must be labeled with your name and cell phone number. Outside grills and alcoholic beverages brought from home are prohibited.

The Ford Oval of Honor Parade steps off at Main Street and 2nd Street at 6:30 p.m.

Live entertainment and music began at 12 p.m. and will continue throughout the rest of the day.

The celebration is free and open to the public.

The Red, White & BOOM! festival covers 2.5 square miles of downtown Columbus. The festivities kick off today, July 3rd.

Incident reported at S Civic Center Dr.

Visit the [official festival website](https://redwhiteandboom.org/) for more information on parking, directions, and festival policies.

Alcohol is available for purchase and consumption along the Midway on Civic Center, Main St., Belle Street, and Washington Blvd. Coolers are permitted but must be labeled with your name and cell phone number. Outside grills and alcoholic beverages brought from home are prohibited.

The Ford Oval of Honor Parade steps off at Main Street and 2nd Street at 6:30 p.m.

Live entertainment and music began at 12 p.m. and will continue throughout the rest of the day.

The celebration is free and open to the public.

The Red, White & BOOM! festival covers 2.5 square miles of downtown Columbus. The festivities kick off today, July 3rd.

Incident reported at S Civic Center Dr.

Visit the [official festival website](https://redwhiteandboom.org/) for more information on parking, directions, and festival policies.

Alcohol is available for purchase and consumption along the Midway on Civic Center, Main St., Belle Street, and Washington Blvd. Coolers are permitted but must be labeled with your name and cell phone number. Outside grills and alcoholic beverages brought from home are prohibited.

The Ford Oval of Honor Parade steps off at Main Street and 2nd Street at 6:30 p.m.

Live entertainment and music began at 12 p.m. and will continue throughout the rest of the day.

The celebration is free and open to the public.

The Red, White & BOOM! festival covers 2.5 square miles of downtown Columbus. The festivities kick off today, July 3rd.

Incident reported at S Civic Center Dr.