Just in case you were wondering...
Here's the low down on the 4th of July...
In the United States, Independence Day (commonly known as "the Fourth of July", or "July the Fourth") is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain.
Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, baseball games, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Fireworks have been associated with the Fourth of July since 1777.
Also did you know that...
July 4 is the 185th day of the year. There are 180 days remaining.
Anyway here whats happening @ Red White and BOOM !!!
The biggest and best Independence Day fireworks celebration in the Midwest will be fired from Washington Boulevard between Broad Street and Town Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. This year's show will be bigger than ever with an incredible Grand Finale presented by Marathon! Tune in to NBC 4 and WNCI 97.9 for LIVE coverage of the Red, White, & BOOM! festivities starting at 9 p.m. and concluding at 11 p.m. Simulcast of the WNCI 97.9 specially produced soundtrack will be covered on NBC 4 and WNCI 97.9 at 10 p.m. Be sure to bring your radio!
EVENT SCHEDULE
10 a.m. Germain Motor Company's BOOM! Central
hosted by WNCI 97.9 opens
11 a.m. Food and novelty concessions open
on Civic Center Drive
12 p.m. Macy's Childrens Park presented by COSI and
Columbia Gas opens at Batelle Riverfront Park
Entertainment begins at Bicentennial Stage
4 p.m. Taste of BOOM! presented by Miller Lite and
sponsored by Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
and Mike's Hard Lemonade opens
5 p.m. Germain Motor Company's BOOM! Central
hosted by NBC 4 opens
6 p.m. Ohio Air National Guard flyover
Red, White & BOOM! Parade presented by AEP
and supported by the Office of Attorney General
Marc Dann begins on Front St.
Macy's Children's Park closes
9:45 p.m. Flag Lowering at Columbia Gas
9:55 p.m. Moment of silence
10 p.m. FIREWORKS! with Grand Finale
presented by Marathon
Live coverage of fireworks on NBC 4 and 97.9 WNCI
10:30 p.m. Entertainment resumes on Bicentennial stage
and Taste of BOOM! stage
Happy 4th...
