Independence Day celebrations are the pinnacle events of the summer. Whether you're planning to attend the Midwest's largest fireworks display at Red, White and BOOM! or you're gearing up for a city parade, we've got all the details on celebrating July 4 in Columbus.

Each Gallery Hop brings a new experience. From live performances along the street, to specials in Short North storefronts, the flavor of each first Saturday here is as diverse as it is vibrant. Learn more about what you can look forward to at the July Gallery Hop on Saturday from 4-8 p.m., including the Gallery Hop Mini-Mart featuring unique local artisans, a performance by indie improv group, ROT, the next round of collaborative mural-making event, Summer Spray, and more!

The Wallflowers, fronted by Jakob Dylan, will take the stage at The Bluestone on Saturday, July 5, at 8 p.m. Originally formed in Los Angeles in the late 1980s, the band broke into mainstream success with their 1996 hit “6th Avenue Heartache.” Their follow-up album, Bringing Down the Horse, featured the chart-topping single “One Headlight” and earned a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Pop Songs.

Huntington Park is packed with family-friendly promotions this weekend as the Columbus Clippers take on the Toledo Mud Hens. Kick things off with "$5 Fridays," featuring select drinks, food items, and tickets for just $5. On Saturday, celebrate the holiday at the ballpark with "Fireworks Night" following the game. Then wrap up the weekend with a relaxed "Family Day" on Sunday, where you can get admission for two adults and four youth or seniors for as low as $18 total.

Looking for a break from the noise and excitement of fireworks? Don’t miss your last chance to catch the Blooms & Butterflies exhibit this weekend at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Step into the lush Pacific Island Water Garden, where hundreds of colorful exotic butterflies glide through a warm, tropical setting filled with vibrant nectar blooms. The exhibit is included with general admission.

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