# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Independence Day Concert and Fireworks 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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 Heisey Wind Ensemble!

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: 
Friday, July 3, 2026
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.: McGuffey Lane — Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre
8 p.m.: Heisey Wind Ensemble — Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre
10 p.m.: Fireworks

Learn more at go.osu.edu/fireworks or go.cotc.edu/fireworks

Proudly Sponsored by:
Gilbert Reese Family Foundation
Central Ohio Technical College
Ohio State University at Newark
City of Newark
Hinder Motor Company
The Energy Cooperative
Licking Memorial Hospital
Newark Rotary Club Foundation
Park National Bank
Wilson, Shannon & Snow
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/independence-day-concert-and-fireworks-2026/200029868711053
- **Event Categories**: fireworks, entertainment, music, concerts, fourth-of-july, performances, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 195

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newark
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1179 University Drive, Newark, OH, United States, Ohio 43055
- **lat**: 40.06939
- **long**: -82.44778
- **full address**: 1179 University Drive, Newark, OH, United States, Ohio 43055

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Independence Day Concert and Fireworks 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Independence Day Concert and Fireworks 2026 takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1179 University Drive, Newark, OH, United States, Ohio 43055.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Independence Day Concert and Fireworks 2026?
  - **A:** Independence Day Concert and Fireworks 2026 is organized by Central Ohio Technical College.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Independence Day Concert and Fireworks 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newark, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 190+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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