Red, White, KaBoom! Firework Show
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary at Red, White, KaBoom! presented by Cargill, on Friday, July 3, at Ag Park. Gather your friends and family for one of Columbus' favorite summer traditions and enjoy an evening of fun, food, and community.
The event features a variety of food vendors, a beer garden, kids' activities, grandstand seating, live music by Freedom Road from 7:30–9:30 p.m. and again from 10:30–11:00 p.m., and a spectacular fireworks display beginning at 10:00 p.m.
Parking passes are $10 per vehicle when purchased online in advance, or can be purchased at the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce office.
Day-of-event parking at the gate is $20 per vehicle.
Walk-in admission is free.
A small processing fee applies to online parking pass purchases.
A parking pass is required for all vehicles entering Ag Park. No re-entry.
As a thank you for their service, veterans may receive a complimentary parking pass, available at the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce office.
Red, White, KaBoom! is 100% community-funded. Thanks to the generous support of local businesses, donors, and attendees, this annual celebration continues to bring our community together. Every parking pass purchased and every contribution helps keep this tradition alive.
Gates open at 6:00 PM | Fireworks begin at 10:00 PM
Friday Jul 3, 2026
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
Ag Park YOUR TICKET MUST BE PRINTED OR SHOWN ON YOUR PHONE AND PRESENTED TO EVENT STAFF TO BE SCANNED TO GAIN ENTRY TO AG PARK. ONCE SCANNED, PASSES CANNOT BE REUSED AND NO RE-ENTRY WILL BE PERMITTED. INVALID SCANS WILL BE CHARGED THE $20 GATE FEE OR REFUSED ENTRY.
822 15th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
Entrance: 10th Ave Gates
AS A THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, VETERANS MAY RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY PARKING PASS. THESE WILL BE LOCATED AT THE COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE.
Haley Behlen
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