4th of July

Since the 1920’s U.A. has made the Fourth of July a special community event.

Independence Day will be here before you know it. We are looking forward to celebrating this event with everyone on Friday July 4th, 2025

Please contact our event directors with questions by clicking here.

4th of July Award Winners

Congradulations to all the float builders and participants!!! 2025 Parade was the best yet. Thank you all for your dedication and hard work.

"Best Parade Float"

Westwood Acres Community Organization (WACO)!!!

"Most Entertaining"

Greensview Neighborhood!

"Best Youth Group"

Upper Arlington Youth Football!

"UACA Award"

UA Girls Wrestling

"Best Use Of Theme

Fairfax Road

"Best Class Reunion"

UAHS Class of 1975!

"Golden Bear Award!"

Upper Arlington Ice Hockey Associationl!

UACA’s Best Design & Craftsmanship Award

The FARM Neighborhood

"Most Patriotic Float"

First Community Village!

"Rookie of the Year"

ABCDW Neighborhood

"Community Spirit"

Wakefield Forest Neighborhood!

The 2025 People’s Choice Award

St. Agatha!

Parade and Party in the Park information

The Grand Marshal Announcement

Our Grand Marshal this year embodies the July 4th theme – it's all about what unites our community. Greg Comfort Sr. and honoring the memory of Robin Hess Comfort, lifelong Golden Bears who have devoted themselves to service in UA in countless ways. Their leadership, humility and commitment to Upper Arlington make them the perfect choice for this honor. ❤️🤍💙

Greg Comfort

2025 Grand Marshall Announcement

Each year, the Fourth of July celebration is an opportunity to reflect on the people who have shaped Upper Arlington—not just through leadership, but through love, legacy, and lifelong commitment to community. That’s why we are so proud to honor Greg Comfort Sr. and honor the memory of Robin Comfort as our 2025 Grand Marshals. Greg has spent decades leading efforts that have touched nearly every part of our city—from the UA Education Foundation to the Community Foundation, school levy campaigns, and planning for the new community center. He continues to serve quietly and faithfully, always putting community first. Robin was a lifelong Golden Bear who devoted herself to education and service. She served as PTO President at every level and spent over a decade on the UA Board of Education, helping lead the transformation of our school facilities. She also gave back through the UACA, Pleasure Guild, Boy Scouts, and more—always focused on making UA a better place for all families. Please join us in celebrating our 2025 Grand Marshals— Greg Comfort Sr. and remembering Robin Comfort .