Independence Day Evening Celebration
Saturday, July 4 at Dublin Coffman High School
Celebrate Independence Day with an evening of live music and a spectacular fireworks display at Dublin Coffman High School. Enjoy a festive atmosphere, food vendors and family activities as the community comes together to light up the sky. Check the schedule, performer lineup, entry guidelines and viewing information to plan your perfect July 4th evening.
4:30 P.M.
Gates Open
4:45 p.m.
Dublin Cornet Band
6:15 p.m.
Kansas
8:15 P.M.
38 Special
9:45 p.m.
National Anthem
9:50 p.m.
Fireworks
Admissions
All guests four and older need a stadium or reserved table wristband to enter Dublin Coffman High School Stadium. Only reserved table wristbands grant access to the reserved table area on the field. Stadium wristbands grant access to the stadium and offer bleacher seating.
Dublin residents ONLY will be able to purchase two tables per household online. Reserved tables on the sports field are $200 each and seat up to 8 people (children four and up require a ticket). Not sure if you are a Dublin resident? Check your address by clicking HERE. Only addresses labeled under Rec Services as City Resident in green are eligible to purchase a reserved table. If any reserved tables remain unsold as of July 1, sales will then open to the general public. Tables will be $250 each.
Now-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 on Tuesday, May 12. Confirmed registrants will be separated into groups and notified of their assigned time slot on Wednesday, May 13, for the online table sale scheduled later that week. The earlier a resident registers for the table sale, the earlier time slot they will get to purchase a table (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.
Tickets may be printed at home or shown on a mobile device. Reserved table wristbands may be picked up in advance at the Dublin Community Recreation Center on select dates, and they will be distributed at the stadium from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
A prime-location table and a parking pass are included with each VIP package for $1,000. Individuals and companies will be recognized for their partnerships on the City of Dublin website and at the evening celebration. For questions about VIP Tables, please contact Jim Loch at rloch@dublin.oh.us.
Please note that all VIP Tables have been sold.
June 14-30: Priority Access
Priority access for residents and school district residents to purchase stadium wristbands (bleacher seating) begins Sunday, June 14 at noon. Each household may purchase up to 8 Stadium wristbands online or at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) for $5 each.
July 1-4: Sales Open to the Public
If wristbands do not sell out during priority access, they will be available to the general public starting Wednesday, July 1. All wristbands sold on July 1 or later will be $10 each, regardless of residency.
DCRC Wristband Sales Hours
- Monday-Friday | 8 a.m. — 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday |8 a.m. — 8 p.m.
- July 4 | 8 a.m. — noon
Lawn seating areas are outside the stadium gates and do not require a wristband. The following is prohibited:
- Stakes and tarps/plastic
- Candles and sparklers
- Grills
- Alcohol
- Drones (due to safety regulations, fireworks may be canceled if a drone is present)
- Setting up inside designated walking paths
*Stakes longer than 3 inches are not permitted. If stakes are used, they will be removed. Not sure what to use to secure your location? Consider bricks, canned food items or sandbags.
Tents and blankets are allowed on July 4 only. All tents must be secured without stakes.
Entertainment
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.
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.
Kids Zone Tickets
Priority Access & Limited Quantities!
Similar to stadium wristband sales, there will be priority access to purchase Kids Zone wristbands. Residents and school district residents are strongly encouraged to purchase their Kids Zone wristbands in advance, as quantities are limited and likely to sell out. Each household may purchase up to five Kids Zone wristbands online or at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC).
The Kids Zone is recommended for children ages 2 to 11. A Kids Zone wristband allows for unlimited play from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Only kids playing on the inflatables require wristbands (supervising adults do not need wristbands). A Kids Zone wristband does not grant admission into the stadium. You will need to purchase a separate stadium wristband.
Priority access for residents and school district residents to purchase Kids Zone wristbands at the DCRC or online begins June 14 at noon. Wristbands are $7 each.
If Kids Zone wristbands do not sell out during priority access, they will be available to the general public starting on July 1. All wristbands sold on July 1 or later will be $10 each regardless of residency.
On-site wristband sales end at 8:45 p.m. unless sold out earlier. Any Kids Zone tickets purchased online must be exchanged for a wristband onsite before 8:45 p.m. Attractions will stop operating at 9:30 p.m. sharp and access to enter longer lines may end earlier.
General Information
All bags will be checked upon entry. The following items/activities are not permitted inside the stadium:
- Alcohol
- Beach umbrellas
- Drones (due to safety regulations, fireworks may be canceled if a drone is present)
- Fireworks and Sparklers
- Glass bottles
- Glitter and Confetti
- Grills
- Gum
- Knives
- Peddling or soliciting and distributing promotional items
- Pets
- Smoking, e-cigarettes included
- Tents and tarps
- Rollerblades, bikes, skateboards, scooters, etc.
Bring your reusable water bottle to the event. A water bottle refill station will be located under the bleachers on the northwest side of the stadium, providing free, clean and safe drinking water.
National Anthem Performer
The City is seeking a soloist or small group to perform the National Anthem at our Independence Day Celebration. Candidates must be graduating seniors from Dublin or Dublin High School.
Deadline to apply: May 28
Table Decorating Contest
This year’s theme is “America 250”
Time and Location
Judging begins at 6:15 p.m. and will last approximately 45 minutes. Please be sure to have your table decorated and ready for judging by 6:15pm
Decorating & Eligibility Rules
- Decorations may be no taller than 30 inches
- Contestants may start decorating their table only after the gates are opened to the public at 4:30 p.m.
- The first place contestant will not be eligible to win the subsequent year.
- The second and third place contestants are eligible to win the subsequent year.
- You must be at your table to win, between 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.
- It is recommended to be present when your table is judged
Judging Criteria
- Use of Independence Day and event theme – America 250
- Originality and creativity
- Decorations less than 30 inches tall
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Serve Up Something Delicious
Join the excitement of Dublin’s Independence Day festivities by becoming a food vendor at this highly attended community event. Showcase your signature dishes to thousands of attendees and be part of a memorable holiday experience.
Deadline to apply: April 1
Sponsors
Partners
Patriotic Table Partners
The Prescott Clan
InnoSource
Franklin County Engineer Adam Fowler
COCIC Franklin County Land Bank
Electric Power and Design
The Avanti Bridge Group at Morgan Stanley
Hidaka USA INC
Todd and Sherri Cabo
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