July 20, 2026
Contact: Carlos Mojica, Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, 614-908-5827
COLUMBUS – Columbus Recreation and Parks Department announces the street closures coming to downtown Columbus to prepare for Jazz & Rib Fest. This is the 45th 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.
