Living in the Columbus area means that there are plenty of festivals to enjoy around the Fourth of July! Have a blast at these popular events!

July 3^rd – Red, White and BOOM! Downtown Columbus kicks off the holiday weekend with food, live music, a children’s play area, a downtown parade, and the largest fireworks display in Central Ohio. Street closings begin at 11:00 a.m., with festivities beginning at noon.

July 4^th – Worthington Family Picnic & Fireworks: Enjoy an old-fashioned Fourth on the lawn of Thomas Worthington High School. The celebration includes food, live music, games and much more! Event begins at 4:00 p.m. with fireworks at 10:00 p.m.

July 4^th – City of Dublin Independence Day Celebration: Famous for festivals, Dublin celebrates American independence with all-day events. Fishing derby at 8:00 a.m., parade at 11:00 a.m., and evening festivities including live music beginning at 4:30 p.m. Special performance by Earth, Wind and Fire at 8:00 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:50 p.m.

July 4^th – Westerville Parade and Fireworks: The City of Westerville features a parade at 1:00 p.m. and a fireworks extravaganza at 10:00 p.m.

July 4^th – Upper Arlington Fourth of July Celebration: This all-day, family-friendly event begins with a parade at 9:00 a.m., the “Party in the Park” at 5:00 p.m., and an impressive fireworks display at 10:00 p.m.

July 4^th – City of Groveport Independence Day Events: Continual family entertainment is the hallmark of this festival. Kid’s parade at 9:00 a.m., traditional parade at 11:00 a.m., followed by kid’s events throughout the afternoon. Live music begins at 5:00 p.m. Fireworks at dusk.

This is just a sampling of the holiday events happening around central Ohio! Check your hometown community website for more information about events in your area.

If you’re celebrating Independence Day at home, please remember that it’s illegal to set off fireworks yourself. Only small, novelty items, such as glo-worms and party-poppers, are permitted for consumer use; but even these are not free of hazard. Please see the Ohio State Bar Association website for information about Ohio’s fireworks laws.

We hope you have a safe and happy Independence Day weekend! Events like these remind us why so many residents are proud to call the Columbus area home. The summer holidays are also a great time to enjoy home ownership! Imagine hosting the next summer bash in your new Columbus home, with plenty of room for your family and friends.

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Strong Schools: Upper Arlington High School is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best-performing public high schools in the state, ranking #25 out of 234 public high schools in Ohio. Nationally, Upper Arlington High School ranks #619 out of 21,035 public high schools. The Silver rank bestowed to Upper Arlington High School is based in part on student academic proficiencies and college readiness.

Upper Arlington’s elementary and middle schools are also well-regarded, with Barrington Road Elementary, Hastings Middle School and Jones Middle School earing high marks from GreatSchools.org. You can learn more about the school district at www.uaschools.org.

Beautiful Parks: Upper Arlington’s park district manages 33 area parks totaling 170 acres. They offer 500 diverse programs, including hiking, tennis, nature trails, volleyball, swimming and a wide selection of youth sports. There is also an impressive array of activities for adults 50 years of age and over.

Municipal services: City of Upper Arlington provides its own police and fire protection to approximately 34,000 residents. The Upper Arlington Police Division has 49 officers. The Fire Division has 67 members and two well-equipped fire stations. The Upper Arlington library system has 3 branches and is partnered with the Central Library Consortium.

Homes in Upper Arlington range from opulent, historical estates priced over one million dollars, to affordable homes and condominiums that are suitable for first-time home buyers. Neighborhood streets are generally tree-lined, and there is ample green space throughout the community. Numerous festivals and events add to the quality of life in Upper Arlington.

Let us be your guide to Upper Arlington, and to other fine communities in the Columbus area! As your Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we serve your best interests at all times. Unlike real estate agents and brokerages who represent sellers, as an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we only represent you, the buyer, getting you the best price and terms with no conflict of interest at all times.

Understanding this distinction could literally save you thousands of dollars not only on the purchase price and terms, but also on seller concessions and home inspection issues, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner.

Contact us with your home buying questions! Remember, we are with you every step of the way…all the way home!

Andrew Show
Broker, CEBA, CEBA-M, CNE, CSP, ABR-M, e-PRO, GREEN
Buyer’s Resource Realty Services
Serving Metro Columbus, Ohio with Exclusive Buyer’s Agents
7100 North High Street, Suite 204, Worthington, Ohio 43085
614-888-4110 | 888-888-4110 Toll Free | 614-839-4110 Fax

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