July 8, 2025

Contact: Dominique Shank, Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, 614-512-0049

COLUMBUS – Columbus Recreation and Parks Department announces the street closures coming to downtown Columbus to prepare for Jazz & Rib Fest. This is the 44^th year for Columbus’ most anticipated free summer festival.

Street Closures

6 a.m. Monday, July 14, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 22

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

6 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, through to 6 a.m. Monday, July 21

• Washington Boulevard (From Town Street to Rich Street)

6 a.m. Thursday, July 17, through 6 a.m. Monday, July 21

• Starling Street (From Town Street to Rich Street)
• Town 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)
• 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 18, and Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday, July 20 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.