Independence Day Concert & Fireworks - 25th Anniversary
Date & Time
Thu Jul 03 2025 at 05:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Location
1179 University Dr, Newark, OH, United States, Ohio 43055 | Newark, OH
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Details
The evening’s celebration showcases the Licking County 4-H Band pre-show performing outside on the campus grounds. The crowd-favorite fireworks display begins at dusk to the accompaniment of patriotic favorites performed live by the Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra!This event is free and open to the public. Parking is also free. A number of local vendors will be serving food and beverages. The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnics and blankets for a fun-filled evening of music and entertainment.
Date/Time
Thursday, July 3, 2025
5—10:30 p.m.
Schedule
5 p.m.: Food vendors open
5:30 p.m.: Licking County 4-H Band pre-show — John Gilbert Reese Center lawn (near Circle of Friends artwork)
6:30 p.m.: The Sticks and Stones — Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre
8 p.m.: Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra — Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre
10 p.m.: Fireworks
10:30 p.m.: The Sticks and Stones encore — Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre
Learn more at go.osu.edu/fireworks
Proudly Sponsored by:
Gilbert Reese Family Foundation
Central Ohio Technical College
Ohio State University at Newark
City of Newark
The Energy Cooperative
Park National Bank
Licking Memorial Hospital
Newark Rotary Club
Wilson, Shannon & Snow
Matesich
Event Location
1179 University Dr, Newark, OH, United States, Ohio 43055Event Host
Ohio State Newark