Columbus Lights up with Red, White, and Boom

Central Ohio's premier Independence Day celebration turns 30 this year, but you'd never know it. The downtown riverfront fireworks spectacular is as popular as ever. For 2010, Red, White, and Boom is July 2nd, and activities include "Taste of Boom," a sampling of area restaurants; a midway; a children's park; a fly-over by the Ohio National Guard; live entertainment on two stages; and, of course, the fireworks, which begin at 10pm.

For other Independence Day activities in the region, see:

• Cleveland July 4th fireworks
• Detroit Summer Fireworks
• Best Places to Watch Fireworks in Pittsburgh

by Sandy Mitchell

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