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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With Memorial Day weekend just days away, I thought that I’d do a little digging and see what Worthington has planned for the remainder of the month. Summer is quickly approaching, and along with that comes several community events and gatherings that you can enjoy. As your Central Ohio Exclusive Buyer’s Agent, I make it a priority to stay in-the-loop about community happenings in order to help my Buyer-Clients become acclimated to their new neighborhood. The sooner they get out there and enjoy everything that their new community has to offer, the sooner it will feel like home.

The end of May is going to be filled with fun in Worthington! Here are some of the upcoming events that you’re bound to enjoy:

Saturday, May 26th
Olde Worthington Farmer’s Market, Downtown Worthington
9:00am-12:00pm
If there is one word that I typically associate with Memorial Day, it’s barbecues. It’s the holiday that marks the beginning of summer; therefore people want to celebrate it outside with their favorite seasonal foods. At the Olde Worthington Farmer’s Market, you can find fresh produce, baked goods and handmade crafts for your summertime get-togethers. You’ll be supporting local farmers and artisans in the area as you find the perfect, fresh items for your favorite summertime meals. This weekly market is also the ideal place to meet up with others in the community.

Sunday, May 27th
Family Concerts on the Green Series, Village Green
7:00pm-8:30pm
Remember the days of Motown, the Eagles, John Mellencamp and Earth Wind and Fire? Get taken back there during this community concert event. Fanklin Xpress is a four-piece band that will get you out of your chair and dancing. The classics they play will be family favorites, and it’s one of many concerts that you will be able to enjoy this summer.

Monday, May 28th
The Memorial Day Parade, Begins at High Street and Dublin Granville Road
10:00am
This community-wide celebration begins with a commemoration at 6:00 am on the Village Green. Immediately following this memorial to our nation’s troops, head to High Street and Dublin Granville Road and watch the parade begin. Many local groups and organizations will be participating, and it’s the perfect way to kick off your day-long festivities. It’s an ideal excuse to regroup with your community and pay tribute to our nation’s real heroes: the men and women in our armed services.

With all of these community-centric events occurring this holiday weekend, you should be ready and raring for summer in no time! As your Central Ohio real estate and community expert, I think that it’s important to stay in-the-know about the areas I service in order to help my Buyer-Clients get acclimated to their new home. One of the best things about Worthington is its small-town feel, and the close-knit atmosphere will come through during this weekend’s events.

Please let me know if you have any questions about the cities and towns surrounding the Columbus, OH area! I’d be happy to give you more information about the various communities. I hope to hear from you soon!

Andrew Show
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