Fabulous Fourth of July Festival

The 4th of July kicks off at 10 a.m. with the opening ceremony including the presentation of the colors by the Polk County Honor Guard, followed by the National Anthem sung by Anita Williamson and opening remarks by the Columbus Mayor Pat McCool. The stage will be filled with local community talent beginning at 10:10 a.m and going all day!

The Antique Car Show will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Gibson St. adjacent to the courthouse. People’s choice awards will be presented at 2 p.m. Stop by during the day and vote for your favorite antique classic car.

Kid’s games will be set up on the lawn of Stearn’s Park and will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family fun and games will include a dunking booth, kid’s water games and more sponsored by Crossroads Baptist Church.

Stearn’s Park will be filled with fun and colorful kid’s bouncy houses including a huge slide, obstacle course and more. The bouncy houses will have free admission for everyone. The bouncy houses will be open on Tuesday, July 4th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

At 9:45 p.m., the Star Spangled Banner will be performed by the Silver Travis band followed immediately by the launching of the spectacular 20-minute fireworks show!