(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin is excited to announce this year’s headliner for its Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4, at Dublin Coffman Stadium. This annual event brings the community together for a day full of parades, music, food, family fun and a spectacular fireworks display.
Taking the stage this year will be The Wallflowers, the Grammy Award–winning rock band led by chief songwriter Jakob Dylan. Known for their roots-driven sound and enduring presence in American rock music, The Wallflowers rose to prominence with their 1996 breakthrough album Bringing Down the Horse, which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and earned quadruple-platinum certification.
This summer marks the 30th anniversary of Bringing Down the Horse. Fans can expect to hear some of the band’s most recognizable hits, including “One Headlight,” “6th Avenue Heartache,” “The Difference” and “Three Marlenas” — songs that helped define the sound of ‘90s rock and earned multiple Grammy nominations and awards.
For more than three decades, The Wallflowers have shared the stage with legendary acts and continued to connect with new audiences through touring, film soundtracks and collaborations across the music industry. Their performance at Dublin’s Independence Day Celebration promises a memorable night of timeless rock leading into the City’s spectacular fireworks show.
Opening the evening celebration is rising country artist Adam Sanders, recently named a 2026 Artist to Watch by American Songwriter. Fresh off winning The Road alongside mentors Keith Urban and Blake Shelton, Sanders brings a high-energy performance style backed by chart-topping songwriting credits, including the #1 hits “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey” for Cole Swindell and “Hell of a Night” for Dustin Lynch. With more than 215 million global streams and a growing national following, Sanders will set the stage for an unforgettable night of music in Dublin.
Beyond the music, the Independence Day Celebration is a day-long event that starts with a fishing derby, then a parade, ending with a concert and fireworks show.
Independence Day Schedule
8 a.m.
Sherm Sheldon Fishing Derby
Avery Park Pond (corner of Wynford Drive and Avery Road)
11 a.m.
Independence Day Parade sponsored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Metro Center to Historic Dublin
4:30 p.m.
Evening Celebration
Dublin Coffman High School
9:50 p.m.
Fireworks
Dublin Coffman High School
Reserved Table Sales
Dublin residents only may purchase two tables per household on the stadium field. Reserved tables seat up to 8 people (children four and up require a ticket). Reserved tables are sold online only.
To purchase a table, follow these simple steps:
- PRIOR to May 8: Set up/Confirm Your Rec Center Account
Dublin residents interested in purchasing a table must have an active account with the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) and have verified their residency. For instructions on how to check your current account or activate a free account, please click HERE. - May 11-12: Register for the Table Sale
Dublin residents with an active DCRC account may register for the table sale starting Monday, May 11 at 10 a.m. Registration will end at midnight May 12. On May 13, confirmed registrants will be separated into groups and notified of their assigned time slot for the online table sale, scheduled later that week. The earlier a resident registers, the earlier they can purchase a table once the sale is live (similar to airline check-in and boarding groups). - May 14-15: Online Table Sale
On the day of the assigned timeslot, registrants will be emailed a ticket sales link. Upon selecting and purchasing a table, tickets will be emailed to the buyer. Individual tickets can be transferred to other guests electronically. Reserved Table wristbands may be picked up in advance at the Dublin Community Recreation Center during select dates and they will be distributed at the event.
Stadium Wristband Sales
Dublin residents and Dublin City Schools district residents may purchase Stadium Wristbands (bleacher seating) beginning Sunday, June 14 at noon. Wristbands may be purchased online or at the DCRC.
If wristbands remain, they will be available to the general public starting Wednesday, July 1. All wristbands sold after July 1 will be at a flat rate, regardless of residency.
Get Involved!
Become a Sponsor or a Parade Partner. Visit the City of Dublin Independence Day website for more information.
Become a volunteer! The Independence Day Celebration wouldn’t be possible without a team of volunteers.
About the City of Dublin, Ohio, USA
Dublin is a city of nearly 50,000 residents located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio. It offers residents and corporate citizens responsive services, attractive housing options, 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 named 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.
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