Columbus celebrates 614 Day with massive block party on 10th anniversary
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Saturday, June 14 is 614 Day in Columbus, an official city holiday that nods to the 614 central Ohio area code and honors the 'CBUS' culture.
614 Day organizers have announced this year's community party will be bigger and better than ever to mark the 10th anniversary. According to the 614 Day website, the tradition began in 2015 with a small gathering at Seventh Son Brewing as a casual 'Sunday Funday' that 'quickly evolved into something more meaningful and intentional through the collaborative efforts of multiple community leaders.'
The celebration has grown over the years to include deals, offers and events from area restaurants, retailers and other Columbus-centric businesses taking part. Its simple mission is 'to champion all things local in Columbus.'
The cornerstone event for 2025 is a block party in Franklinton around Land-Grant Brewing Company and surrounding streets from noon to 9 p.m. Organizers are expecting more than 10,000 attendees.
The event will feature:
• Live sets by Columbus-based musicians and DJs• Local vendors representing the city's thriving entrepreneurial spirit• Food trucks and culinary moments inspired by the diverse tastes of our neighborhoods• Creative activations and interactive art installations that spark joy, connection, and conversation• Storytelling and community spotlights honoring the people shaping our city
614 Day stage(Land-Grant Stage)• Noon: A+ Arts Academy Drum Line• 12:30 p.m.: School of Rock• 1:45 p.m.: Stephen Stringz Quartet• 3 p.m.: Announcements & Awards• 3:30 p.m.: CHRIS.• 4:15 p.m.: Zoo Trippin'• 5:45 p.m.: 10 years of 614 Day video• 6:14 p.m.: 614 Day Toast• 6:15 p.m.: DrippDaDon• 7:30 p.m.: MojoFlo• 9:15 p.m.: Ft. RnB
Gravity Stage• Noon: M is for Motion• 1 p.m.: COSI + DJ IQ• 3 p.m.: Krate Digga• 4 p.m.: HIPS• 5 p.m.: Thrivin + DJ Risio• 6 p.m.: Satele• 7 p.m.: KMBSpoken Word Tent• Noon: 614 Day Founders Live• 1 p.m.: D.L. Augustine Presents• 3 p.m.: JOKEMANJAYE PRESENTS: the 614 Day Comedy Showcase• 4:30 p.m.: 614 Link• 6 p.m.: Live from The Attic
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