July 4th is the biggest summer weekend! Read more about what's happening in Columbus and Central Ohio here:

Red, White, and Boom!--28th anniversary celebration, with a parade, a new launch location, children's activities and more.

July 4 Weekend Events--Suburban fireworks and more.

And if you're thinking of staying in a downtown hotel instead of fighting the Boom crowds, make your online reservations here.

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The annual COMFEST free community festival is here again, June 27-29, 2008 in Goodale Park just north of downtown Columbus.

Visit the COMFEST page for details.

Avoid Short North parking hassles and ride COTA from N. High St. and Graceland Shopping Center. Visit cota.com for a different way to head to COMFEST.

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"MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles," the new exhibit opening at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio on June 28, 2008, continues to add motorcycle enthusiasts from music, screen and industry. Keith Urban is the latest rider to contribute an exclusive machine and personal memorabilia. The multi-platinum selling artist is loaning his custom Vengeance Drifter, a signature Fender Telecaster guitar named "Clarence" and a special collection of personal photos to "MotoStars," allowing exhibit visitors an in-depth look at his passion for motorcycling. The exhibit will continue through 2009.

Urban will join a group of more than 100 prominent personalities contributing motorcycles and memorabilia to the "MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles" exhibit. Notable actors, artists, athletes, musicians, CEOs, and bike builders have provided priceless machines and exclusive ephemera for the milestone exhibit. Motorcycle manufacturers, notably Victory Motorcycles, have also given the exhibit significant support.

Featured MotoStars, Motorcycle Hall of Famers, industry leaders and enthusiasts will gather on the grounds of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum on Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28 to celebrate the grand opening of the "MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles" exhibit. A VIP gala and charity auction will kick-start the weekend on Friday, June 27. All weekend events are open to the public. For details visit motorcyclemuseum.org.

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June 19 is "Dump the Pump" Day, with COTA promoting transit as an option to high gas prices.

Dump the Pump Day also promotes COTA's savings calculator where you can enter information about your commute and see how much money you could save riding COTA. Visit cota.com for details on routes, passes, park-n-ride lots and more.

Also, here are more ways you can help Dump the Pump:

• CABS bus service in the OSU area
• DATA bus service in Delaware County
• MORPC's rideshare program
• Cheap gas in central Ohio
• E85 ethanol page

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