FABULOUS FOURTH: Downtown Columbus celebrates America during annual event
Published 12:45 pm Monday, July 7, 2025
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COLUMBUS—Downtown Columbus was packed on Friday, July 4, for the annual Fabulous Fourth festival. Now in its 62nd year, the event featured live music, food vendors, and amusement rides, culminating with a spectacular fireworks show.
Patriotism was on full display as locals and visitors celebrated America’s 250th birthday.
“We come every year, it’s our favorite annual event, “ said Jessica of Columbus. “It’s a Fourth of July tradition!”
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In addition to the live music, the festival featured an Antique Car Show on Gibson St., adjacent to the courthouse, sponsored by the Little Detroit Car Club of the Great Smoky Mountain Region. The Polk County History Museum and House of Flags also hosted a grand re-opening event, along with a Baking Contest.
Live music was performed on the Mills Street stage throughout the day, highlighted by the Silver Travis Band, whose members kicked off the fireworks show at 9:45 with a soul-stirring rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
With clear skies, a variety of food, and family-friendly activities and vendors, the Fabulous Fourth Festival was a fantastic celebration of community spirit.
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