Red, White, and BOOM!!

Yesterday afternoon my family + Rose made our way to downtown Columbus for the annual fireworks display known as Red, White and Boom....it's absolutely huge in Ohio. It didn't start til 10pm of course, but we were there at 4:30ish and many were there way before then. There's tons of stuff to do that day with streets lined with vendors, bars with live bands (I was oh so tempted), and even a parade. We parked it up on top of a parking garage and pulled the grill and grilled some burgers. Some other friends came later to join us. The fireworks were awesome!! The radio station that helps sponsor it plays music and commentates along with the fireworks. Last year, our bicentennial year, they even had an OSU firework...it was awesome!! We were so close to them, it gave me chills....I love how patriotic everyone gets!! The Blue Angels even flew by in the afternoon. It was a great 4th of July event and one that has become absolutely huge...so eat that Michigan!