Celebrate Independence Day at the City of Dublin’s Annual Event

June 25, 2025
10:16 am

(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin’s Independence Day celebration begins at 8 a.m. with the 39th Annual Sherm Sheldon Fishing Derby at the Avery Park Pond (7401 Avery Road). A traditional parade presented by Performance Columbus will follow at 11 a.m. in Downtown Dublin. The day will conclude with evening performances co-headlined by 38 Special and KANSAS at Dublin Coffman High School. At 9:50 p.m., a spectacular fireworks show presented by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center will start. Bonnie Gamary will serve as the Grand Marshal, presiding over the exciting lineup of activities.

Parade Traffic Impacts

From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the following closures will be in effect:

Exit 17A off of I-270
R. 161 between Exit 17A southbound exit and the Riverside Drive roundabout.
Riverside Drive from S.R. 161 to John Shields Parkway.

Additional closures are expected, visit dublinohiousa.gov for more information. Please follow all detours.

Evening Celebration Traffic Impacts

Parts of Emerald Parkway will be closed between 9:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. before and after the fireworks show. If you’re parking in a public lot, remember to follow the designated exit routes from your parking lot after the event.

Schedule of Events

8 a.m. | Sherm Sheldon Fishing Derby
Location: Avery Park Pond (corner of Wynford Dr. and Avery Road)

11 a.m. | Independence Day Parade presented by Performance Columbus
Location: Metro Center — Historic Dublin

4:30 p.m. | Evening Celebration & Fireworks
Location: Dublin Coffman High School, 6780 Coffman Rd, Dublin, OH 43017

4:30 p.m. | Gates Open

4:45 p.m. | Dublin Cornet Band

6:15 p.m. | Kansas

7:40 p.m. | Council/Grand Marshal Presentation

8:15 p.m. | 38 Special

9:45 p.m. | National Anthem/ Pledge

9:50 p.m. | Fireworks presented by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Evening Celebration General Information

Food and non-alcoholic beverages may be brought into the stadium. Security personnel will check coolers and bags upon entry. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be sold at the event.

Prohibited Items

All bags will be checked upon entry. Items and activities not permitted inside of the stadium include alcohol, beach umbrellas, drones, fireworks of any kind including sparklers and candles, glass bottles, glitter and confetti, grills, gum, knives, pets (except service animals), smoking (including e-cigarettes), tents and tarps, rollerblades, bikes, skateboards, scooters and the solicitation or distribution of promotional items.

Stadium Wristband Sales

Dublin residents and Dublin School District residents may purchase Stadium Wristbands (bleacher seating) for $5. Wristbands may be purchased online or at the DCRC.

If wristbands remain, they will be available to the general public starting Tuesday, July 1, for $10 each. Dublin residents and Dublin City School residents may continue to purchase $5 tickets at the DCRC until noon on July 4, but $5 wristbands will no longer be available online. All wristbands sold onsite will be $10, regardless of residency.

About the City of Dublin, Ohio, USA

Dublin is a city of around 50,000 residents located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio. It offers residents and corporate citizens responsive services, attractive housing, superior public education, direct regional highway access, abundant park space, thoughtful and strategic planning, innovative ideas and technology and a dynamic community life. Dublin is ranked the number one small city in Ohio and is consistently ranked one of the safest cities in the nation. It is home to more than 20 corporate headquarters, an entrepreneurial center, 4,300+ businesses, world-class events and the urban, walkable Bridge Street District. For more information, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov or call 614.410.4400.

Media Contact:
Erin Santa
Event Coordinator
614.738.1582 — Cell
614.410.4513 — Desk
esanta@dublin.oh.us

Newsroom: https://dublinohiousa.gov/newsroom/