Independence Day Celebration
Accessibility Information
Parade
The parade begins at 11 a.m. in Metro Center and continues through Historic Dublin. Attendees can expect over 100 units including marching bands, equestrian teams, floats and novelty/antique vehicles.
Accessible Parking and Parade Viewing
Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at Sells Middle School, 150 W. Bridge Street. To access the parking lot, please ensure you arrive by 10:15 a.m. Road closures will begin at approximately 10:30 a.m.
There is a designated viewing area for senior citizens and guests with disabilities in front of Mr. Tire at 218 West Bridge Street.
Dublin Connector
Dublin Connector — The Dublin Connector bus will operate special hours for the 2025 Independence Day Parade. Residents 55 years of age or older and individuals with disabilities can call 1.833.742.7333 to schedule a ride.
- One caregiver may join the rider and must be included in the reservation.
- Pick-up/Drop-off at Sells Middle School (near the designated parade viewing area)
- Drop-off will take place between 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and pick-up will begin at the conclusion of the 2025 Independence Day Parade, at approximately 12:30 p.m.
The Dublin Connector is sponsored by the City of Dublin and operated by SHARE Mobility. To use the Dublin Connector, riders should create a SHARE Mobility account. Trips must be booked at least two hours in advance and can be booked through the SHARE Mobility app, the Dublin Connector website or by calling 833.742.7333.
Evening Celebration
The evening celebration begins at 4:30 p.m. at Dublin Coffman High School. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with family and friends as we light up the sky in honor of our nation’s birthday!
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Dublin Coffman High School stadium parking lot. Please have your placard visible to access the Parking Lot.
Drop-Off/Pick-up
There is a drop-off/pick-up area located at the north Coffman High School parking lot. Due to road closures and traffic patterns after the event, pick-up may not be available until after 11 p.m.
Caregivers
The City of Dublin offers complimentary admission for a caregiver assisting a guest with a disability to the Independence Day Evening Celebration. Tickets are available on site at the Gate 2 ticket sales tent. To be eligible, the guest with a disability must have a paid ticket. Caregivers must always remain with the guest to assist in their full participation in the City of Dublin’s Independence Day Evening Celebration.
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the southeast corner of the main stands at the City of Dublin’s Independence Day Evening Celebration. It is recommended that guests utilizing a wheelchair enter the stadium through Gate 2. A ramp for access to the main stands is located just inside Gate 2.
Sensory Bags
A limited number of sensory bags are available to be signed out for the day at Gate 2 Ticket Sales. Sensory bags include sound reducing headphones and sensory tools.
Bags must be returned to Gate 2 Ticket Sales at the end of each visit and are sanitized before the next use.
There is no cost to use a sensory bag, but guests signing out a sensory bag must provide their contact information.
Water
The Independence Day Evening Celebration offers a water refill station free of charge. The water refill station is located just inside gate 3 on the east side of the stadium. To take advantage of the refill station, please bring a reusable water bottle. Vendors are also available for food and drinks for purchase.
Restrooms and Companion Restrooms
The City of Dublin Independence Day Evening Celebration offers accessible restrooms throughout the stadium grounds.
Lighting and Sound Sensitivity
Lighting and sound effects may be used throughout our Independence Day Parade and Evening Celebration. Should you or any member of your party have a photosensitivity, seizure disorder, or sensitivity to loud noises, we recommend consulting your physician prior to your visit.
Service Animals
Trained Service Animals are welcome at the Independence Day Evening Celebration. Service animals are defined as a dog that has been trained to perform tasks for an individual with disabilities. Service animals must be leashed, under the owner’s control and must always display appropriate behavior while visiting the Independence Day Evening Celebration. Animals must meet the definition of a Service Animal to be admitted.
More Information
Please contact the City of Dublin Events team for further information at events@dublin.oh.us or call: 614-410-4545
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We are and always have been a proud local democracy. In our service, we strive to provide the best quality of life and environment in which our residents and businesses can thrive. We seek to ally our proud traditions with the best innovations of the future.
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Dublin, Ohio, is the most sustainable, connected and resilient global city of choice.
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The City of Dublin operates under a set of seven key core values: integrity, respect, communication, teamwork, accountability, positive attitude and dedication to service. Staff members use these seven values as the basis for daily decision-making, including the decisions that go into the budget process.
- Integrity. We are open and honest. We honor our commitments to the community and each other. Our actions are consistent with what we say.
- Respect. We treat our coworkers and members of the community with courtesy and dignity. We embrace diversity and acknowledge the needs, responsibilities and inherent worth of each individual.
- Communication. We maintain an environment in which employees feel free to share ideas and information. We promote open interaction throughout the organization to ensure knowledge and understanding among all employees and our community.
- Teamwork. We create a climate in which all employees work together and support the individual talents and contributions of team members. We celebrate successes and see mistakes as opportunities for growth; we will never willingly let a member of our team fail.
- Accountability. We are responsible to our community and each other for our personal and organizational decisions, actions and performance results. We are committed stewards of our City’s assets and resources.
- Positive Attitude. We focus our efforts on constructive behavior, attitudes and solutions. We promote an environment that people love going to every day – a place where each individual can find a sense of belonging, inspiration, enjoyment and meaning.
- Dedication to Service. We pursue innovation and continuous improvement in all we do. We are committed to efficient, effective and responsive service delivery that makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.
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We are members of an organization that succeeds because of teamwork, dedication, diversity and the innovative spirit of all of our members. Together, we build a culture of trust, service, mutual respect, inclusion and open communication. We hold ourselves mutually accountable to promote and sustain continuous learning and to develop the learning potential that exists in every member of our team.
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Revised Charter of Dublin, Ohio
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Zoning Code
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Alison LeRoy, Director
Phone:
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Fax:
614.453.8241
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