2026 Red, White, KaBoom! Fireworks Show
We’re excited to celebrate America's 250th birthday with Red, White, Kaboom! and we're excited to return to Ag Park for our 16th year.
Guests can enjoy concessions, a beer garden, grandstand seating, and more opportunities to be announced—making this a comfortable and family-friendly event.
Parking passes are required for all cars entering the parking lot and can only be used once. Proceeds help support the many costs associated with hosting the event—including the fireworks show, venue setup, operations, and post-event cleanup.
Veterans may receive a complimentary parking pass by registering with the DAV Department of Nebraska. Contact Jamie at (402) 270-9638 by June 30 to register.
Organized by the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, this event has become a meaningful tradition, offering our community a time to come together in celebration of Independence Day.
Plans are still underway, and more event features may be added—so be sure to check back often or follow the Red, White, Kaboom Facebook Event Page for updates.
Event Info
Location: Ag Park
822 15th St, Columbus, NE
Date: Friday, July 3, 2025
Schedule
- 6:00 PM: Gates, food vendors, beer garden, and kids' activities open
- 10:00 PM: Fireworks display (music aired on KLIR, The Hawk, KZ-100)
Passes & Entry
- Parking Pass: $10 online / $20 at the gate
- QR Code Ticket required for all entries
- Veterans may register for complimentary passes by calling Jamie at (402) 270-9638 by June 30
Reminders
- No outside alcohol or fireworks
- Please clean up your space
- Fireworks Display Music aired on KLIR (101.1 FM), 93.5 The Hawk (93.5 FM), and KZ-100 (100.3 FM).
How to Support the Show
- Donate: $20, $50, $100+
- Sponsor Levels: Blue ($250+) to Kaboom! ($2,500+)
- Deadline to sponsor: June 13, 2026
Date and Time
Friday Jul 3, 2026
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
6:00 PM – Gates Open
• Food vendors and beer garden begin
10:00 PM – Fireworks Show
Location
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. INVALID SCANS WILL BE CHARGED THE $20 GATE FEE OR REFUSED ENTRY.
822 15th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
Entrance: 10th Ave Gates
Fees/Admission
General Admission Parking Pass:
$10 Online Presale
$20 At the Gate
$50 $100 Donation Options Available
$250, $500, $1,000 & $2,500 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Contact Information
Haley Behlen
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