COLUMBUS, Ohio — Each year, around 400,000 people head into Columbus to catch the colorful array of fireworks for the city's annual Red, White & BOOM! event. 

Along with fireworks, there is also a parade, tons of live entertainment and other activities for people to enjoy.

With that comes a lot of traffic, and road closures, too. 

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If you're heading to the event this year, here are some road closures to keep in mind:

Already closed through Friday, July 4:

  • Washington Boulevard from Broad Street to Main Street

Tuesday, July 1 from 9 a.m. through Friday, July 4 — time opening TBD: 

  • Civic Center Drive from Broad Street to Main Street (Civic Center access to Supreme Court of Ohio must be maintained to garage and loading dock until noon on July 2)

Wednesday, July 2 from 2 p.m. through Friday, July 4 at 6 a.m.

  • Marconi Blvd. from Long Street to Broad Street
  • North curb lane of Broad Street from Cumberland Trail marker to Belle Street

Thursday, July 3 from 2 p.m. (for parade formation) through 7 p.m.

  • Main from 2nd to River
  • Rich from River to McDowell
  • Starling from Rich to Town
  • Belle from Rich to Town
  • Lucas from Rich to Town
  • Civic Center from Mound to Main
  • Depending on the size of the parade, additional space may be requested

For Parade Movement Only – July 3 from 5:15 p.m. until approx. 7:30 p.m.

  • Lynn Street from Front Street to High Street
  • Main from River to High
  • Gay Street from Front Street to High Street
  • Long Street from Marconi Boulevard to High Street
  • Spring Street from Marconi Boulevard to High Street
  • Lafayette Street from Front Street to High Street
  • Nationwide Boulevard from Ludlow Avenue to High Street
  • Spring Street from High Street to Neil Avenue
  • Hickory Street from Front Street to Marconi Boulevard
  • Rich Street from High Street to Civic Center Drive
  • Town Street from Belle Street to High Street
  • Front Street from Main Street to Spring Street
  • State Street from High Street to Front Street
  • Rich Street from McDowell to River

Thursday, July 3 from 5:30 p.m. (for fireworks) through midnight

  • All streets south of Spring Street, north of Mound Street, east of McDowell Street and west of Third Street

Handicapped parking is available at the following locations:

  • North side from 2nd Street from Mound Street to Civic Center Drive
  • Gay Street between High Street and Front Street

For more information on Red, White & BOOM!, click here.

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