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Gahanna’s Independence Day Celebration
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Independence Day at the Gahanna Municipal Golf Course—an evening of music, food, and fireworks. Get ready for a night of excitement under the stars Friday, July 3 (weather permitting).
Stay tuned for details on live entertainment, vendors, and event day schedule.
Come back the next morning for our beloved community tradition, the Independence Day Parade, presented by the Gahanna Lions Club!
Safety Note: To keep everyone safe, there will be no candy thrown from floats. Instead, walking participants will be handing out treats directly—so kids (and grown-ups!) can still enjoy the goodies in a safer way.
Whether you’re grooving to the music, savoring food truck favorites, or cheering on the parade, Gahanna’s Independence Day Celebration is the place to be. See you there!
Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors!
- Prohibited Items: Weapons, Pets, Outside Alcohol, Fireworks, Smoke Bombs, Sparklers, Grills
- Bags and Coolers are subject to search.
- Doors open at 5 p.m. The public will not be able to enter the event area before 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 3.
- No soliciting is allowed.
- After the event, traffic is heavier than usual as thousands of families leave at once. Please plan in advance for a smooth evening.
- Severe Weather: In the event of severe weather such as lightening, the event will be delayed until it is safe to proceed. Please follow our social media channels and check our website for the most updated weather alerts.
- All vehicles must remain off of the parade route on Saturday, July 4. Parking on 62 will NOT be available. Please plan accordingly and prepare to arrive early to ensure you have ample time to park and walk to the parade route.
Parking will be available in the following areas:
- Creekside Garage on Mill Street
- Friendship Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Gahanna Swimming Pool
- Public lot near Gahanna Sanctuary
- High Street
- Jefferson Elementary
- Chapelfield Elementary
- Shull Park
- ADA accessible parking is located in the Golf Course parking lot. Spots are limited and first come first serve.
Please Note: Traffic exiting the event is heavier than usual. Please take this into consideration when planning parking.
Stay tuned! Event schedule updates to come.
Stay tuned! Food and vendor information to come.