2026 Red, White, KaBoom! Fireworks Show

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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 Information

  • 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.

A Community Tradition

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

2026 Red, White, KaBoom! Fireworks Sh...

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Event Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor
Cargill Protein
Kaboom Sponsor
ALLO Fiber
Connoisseur Media - Columbus
Harrah's Columbus NE Racing & Casino
Red Sponsor
B-D Construction, Inc.
BD Medical Systems
Double Dutch Dairy
Electrical Contracting Solutions, LLC
Loup Power District
Central Community College-Columbus Campus
Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus Credit Services
Gene Steffy Ford
Louie's Liquor Columbus
Massman Family
Platte Valley Precast
White Sponsor
ADM - Columbus Corn Processing
Behlen Mfg. Co.
Black Hills Energy
Columbus Bank and Trust Company
Cornerstone Bank
Cruise & Associates
FNBO
OneNebraska Federal Credit Union
Pinnacle Bank
Taco Bell
Visit Columbus Platte County Nebraska
America's 250th Sponsor
Jerry & Glenna Engdahl
Air Comfort Heating & Cooling
Bank of the Valley
Bierman Contracting
Brookestone Acres
Columbus Children's Healthcare CCH Pediatric Clinic, P.C.
Fairfield - Towneplace Suites by Marriott
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Gerhold Concrete Company Inc.
Jackson Services, Inc.
Mike Greiner's National Mattress & Furniture Warehouse
RVW, Inc.
Tom & Deb Loseke
Wayne & Lisa Ballentine
Date and Time

Friday Jul 3, 2026
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT

Location

Ag Park
822 15th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
Entrance: 10th Ave Gates

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.

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. 


 

822 15th St Columbus NE 68601

Contact Information

Haley Behlen
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