What You Need to Know
Bring lawn chairs! And dress as your favorite first responder, military member, or in patriotic attire. Go BIG and go BOLD! It’s America’s 250th birthday!
Arrive at 7pm for pulled pork BBQ sandwiches, Margarita Man frozen cocktails, sodas, water, and kid drinks. BYOB beer.
There will be a special performance by the Columbus Police & Fire Bagpipes prior to the fireworks. So get there early to enjoy.
What to Expect in This Year’s Show!
- 20ft outdoor movie screen paying a special tribute to our first responders and military. As well as a memoriam to friends and family who have passed.
- We will feature an American flag that flew over Congress in 1965, during Johnny Cash's spoken word song “Ragged Old Flag”
- A spectacular fireworks show set to music...aka a Pyromusical!!
- Live performance featuring first responders (police, fire, doctors, nurses, and military) from our Meadowmoore community
- An 8ft x 12ft American flag made entirely of fireworks
- Grand finale with bagpipes from the Columbus Police & Fire Pipes and Drums (the same group that performs at police and fire funerals, parades, etc.)
- Margarita Man frozen margarita machine, plus food and games (cornhole, volleyball, can jam, and more)
- Family-friendly, though things can get a little wild after the show
- If you or any of your guests are current or former first responders or military veterans, please let Bill know ASAP at 614-867-7437 so we can recognize and thank them during the show.
Event Details
Date
Saturday, June 27th (Raindate: Friday, June 26th)
GUESTS ARRIVE
7 PM
Location
8423 Meadowmoore Place Pickerington, OH 43147
Schedule of Events
7:00 PM
Doors Open
Guests Arrive
Bring your lawn chair, grab a seat, say hello!
Music & Games
Corn hole, volleyball, can jam, tunes, and more
BBQ is Served
Pulled pork BBQ sandwiches & Margarita Man frozen cocktails
8:30 PM
Bagpipes Performance
Live performance by the Columbus Police & Fire Bagpipes
9:45 PM
The Big Show
The main event — sit back and enjoy!
Hi everyone! This is Juliet and Steph (Bill’s sister and cousin). This event is a true labor of love, and we’re so glad you’re here to enjoy it. Putting this on takes a surprising amount of time, effort… and let’s be honest, expensive explosives. If you’d like to contribute toward the fireworks, food, and festivities, we’d be incredibly grateful!
Our Goal
$6,900
Where your money goes
We’re raising $6,900 to help cover the costs of:
- Fireworks
- Entertainment
- Food and beverages
Every dollar goes directly into making this event safe, memorable, and impactful for everyone attending.
Thank you to our donors!
Why we need your help
Events like this take a lot of coordination and resources, and we want to keep it accessible and enjoyable for our friends and neighbors. Your support helps us make this celebration truly special.
Whether you can give $50, $100, $150 or more, every contribution makes a difference.
What to Bring & FAQ
Lawn chairs, blankets, and your appetite! We provide the food, Margarita Man frozen cocktails, and entertainment. BYOB if you want something different.
For everyone's safety, please leave personal fireworks at home. We've got the pyrotechnics covered!
Absolutely! There will be games and plenty of space for the little ones to run around.
Street parking is available on Meadowmoore. We ask that you be respectful of our neighbors driveways.
If rain is forecasted, the event may be moved to Friday, June 26 and will be communicated out on website and group text if needed.
Past Years' Highlights
Great memories from celebrations past