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July 20, 2026

Contact: Carlos Mojica, Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, 614-908-5827

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Announces Street Closures Ahead of Jazz & Rib Fest

COLUMBUS - Columbus Recreation and Parks Department announces the street closures coming to downtown Columbus to prepare for Jazz & Rib Fest. This is the 45^th year for Columbus’ most anticipated free summer festival.

STREET CLOSURES

6 a.m. Monday, July 20, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 28

• Washington Boulevard (From Broad Street to Town Street)
• Belle Street (From Town Street to Rich Street)

9 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, through 6 a.m. Monday, July 27

• Washington Boulevard (From Town Street to Rich Street)
• Belle Street (From Chapel Street to Town Street)
• Starling Street (From Town Street to Rich Street)
• Town/Rich Street (From Belle Street to Ludlow Street)
• Rich/Main Street (From Lucas Street to Ludlow Street)
• Civic Center Drive (From Broad Street to Main Street)
• Cherry Street (From Civic Center Drive to Ludlow Street)
• 2nd Street (From Main Street to Noble Street)
• Civic Center Drive (From Main Street to Noble Street)
• Jewett Street (From Main Street to Noble Street)

*Street closures are subject to change.

FESTIVAL HOURS

• Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

To learn more about Jazz & Rib Fest, visit HotRibsCoolJazz.org.

Jazz & Rib Fest, presented by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, is one of Columbus’ premier downtown festivals. Featuring world-class BBQ and music, this event draws more than 200,000 people to downtown Columbus. 

To learn more about Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, visit ColumbusRecParks.com.