The 4th of July is tomorrow and Columbus is LOADED with festive events! This week’s featured events will be almost exclusively Independence Day related as there are just so many there’s no other way to do it. Whether you want a massive party, or just a small celebration, something on the list will have you covered. By the way, if you’re shooting off your own fireworks this year, try to be careful. We want everybody to roll into Sunday morning with the same number of fingers they began the week with.

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Events

1. 🎆 Star‑Spangled Party at Callaway Gardens

I’ve said it before, and probably will again in the future, but I don’t think locals appreciate Callaway Gardens enough. If you want a 4th of July celebration that makes it feel like you are at a resort or on some fancy vacation, THIS is where you want to be. They’ll be celebrating all weekend at Robin Lake Beach. Food, drinks, games, water sports, live music and a massive fireworks show each night. I’ve you’ve never been to Callaway for a Memorial Day or Independence Day celebration, I can’t recommend it enough.

• Location: Callaway Gardens – Robin Lake Beach

• Dates: Friday, July 4 & Saturday, July 5

• Time: Daytime activities; fireworks ~9:15 PM

• Tickets: Gardens admission + event pass; lodging packages available

• Details: Callaway Gardens 4th of July

2. 🛳️ Civil War Naval Museum Independence Day Celebration

Join the folks at the National Civil War Naval Museum for a great time featuring a real cannon firing, delicious food and music, plus touring the museum itself. The event itself is from 10 AM to 4:30, but don’t miss that live cannon firing at 1:00 PM

• Location: National Civil War Naval Museum, Columbus

• Date: Friday, July 4

• Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Tickets: $7 for all day entry

• Details: Independence Day Celebration

3. 🎸 Phenix City Amphitheater 4th of July Event

For a fun, FREE event, hop just over the river to the Phenix City Amphitheater for their 4th of July Celebration. They’ll have multiple live music acts, food trucks, a beer garden, and of course fireworks!

• Location: Phenix City Amphitheater

• Date: Friday, July 4

• Time: Evening (fireworks around dark)

• Details: Phenix City Amphitheater

4. ⚾ Clingstones Independence Day Game + Fireworks

If you want to do something a little different from the regular 4th of July celebration, how about a Clingstones game? The players will be sporting special 4th of July jerseys which will be auctioned off after the game to benefit the Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital. As you might expect, they’ll also have a big fireworks celebration!

• Location: Synovus Park, Columbus

• Date: Friday, July 4

• Time: Game starts at 6:35 PM

• Tickets: Available here

5. 🎈 706 Day Community Celebration

Rounding us out is the one event that isn’t for Independence Day, but should be just as fun. This is another FREE event that aims to unite Columbus through culture, entertainment and connection. Created by DJ Ca$hflow, this event features live entertainment, professional athletes, interactive workshops and demonstrations, kid-zones, game stations, food vendors and tons of networking opportunities.

• Location: Woodruff Park, Uptown Columbus

• Date: Sunday, July 6

• Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Details: 706 Day

Additional Fireworks Shows

There are other shows and displays this week beyond the main events listed above. A quick look at those is below.

• Fireworks on the Lawn - North Highland Church, July 3rd at 9:00 PM

• Rumble on the River - Barlett’s Ferry Damn, July 3rd just after dark

• For additional celebrations and fireworks displays in our surrounding cities like Opelika, LaGrange and Eufaula, check out this great list from WTVM.

Sports

• ⚽ Columbus United FC vs Montgomery United FC - it’s the last home game of the season and they’re celebrating by making it Fan Appreciation Night!

• ⚾️ Clingstones vs Montgomery Biscuits

  • Friday, July 4th, 7:05 PM

    • Players wear special 4th of July Jerseys, to be auctioned off for charity after the game

    • Post-game fireworks

  • Saturday, July 5th, 6:05 PM

    • Floppy hat giveaway - first 1,000 fans

    • Post-game kids run the bases

  • Sunday, July 6th, 1:05 PM

    • Sunday Funday

    • Post game kids run the bases

    • 706 Day highlight

    • Giving Sundays - donate items for ½ priced admission to future games

• ⚾️ Clingstones vs Pensacola Blue Wahoos

  • Tuesday, July 8th, 7:05 PM

    • Take Two Tuesdays - buy one, get one free on specific concessions

  • Wednesday, July 9th, 7:05 PM

    • Wet Nose Wednesday - bring your dog to the park!

    • White Claw Wednesday - discounted White Claws through the 4th inning

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