There are a number of activities around the Oklahoma City Metro this 4th of July Independence Day. Here are just a few.
Edmond’s LibertyFest
June 26 — July 4
LibertyFest in Edmond has been named by CNN and USA Today as one of the top 10 July 4th festivals in the United States. The citywide festival has 11 great family-oriented events including a concert, road rally, kite fest, rodeo, car show, food fest, parade, fireworks and entertainment. For information see libertyfest.org
Norman’s ‘Operation Oklahoma’
June 30 — July 4
The City of Norman has been selected to host the Dignity Memorial® Vietnam Wall beginning on June 30th and culminating on the 4th of July. The Dignity Memorial® Vietnam Wall is a ¾ scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. and will be available for view 24 hours a day at Reaves Park, located at 2501 Jenkins Ave. For information see normanok.gov
McLouds’ Blackberry Festival
July 2 — July 4
This old fashioned festival features a carnival, car show, tractor show, poker run, softball, horseshoes, children’s games, food, vendors, fireworks, and more. Enjoy fresh blackberries, blackberry cobbler, jelly, and a cobbler-eating contest. The festival is open on Friday (5pm-midnight), Saturday (8am-midnight) and Sunday (noon-10pm.) For more information see mcloudchamber.com
Bethany’s Centennial Freedom Festival
July 3
Centennial Freedom Run, parade (10am), classic car show, music, carnival rides, games and the city’s largest fireworks show to date (starting at 9:55pm). For information see cityofbethany.org
Bricktown’s Red White & Boom!
July 3
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic performs a patriotic concert with soloist and Oklahoma native Craig Ricks in downtown Bricktown just west of the Bricktown Ballpark at E. Reno and Charlie Christian Ave. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, or comfortable, personal seating. Coolers, pets/animals, or glass containers are not allowed. Concert at 8:45pm, fireworks at 10:15pm. For information see okcphilharmonic.org
Yukon’s Tribute to Veterans
July 3
This patriotic celebration honors all veterans and includes musical entertainment and a huge fireworks display. 5:45-11pm. For information see cityofyukon.gov
Yukon’s Freedom Fest
July 3 — July 4
Freedom Fest celebrates our nation’s independence with the Freedom Fest Car Show, children’s activities, swimming, children’s parade, and relay races. This event also features live musical entertainment featuring the OKC Philharmonic and a huge fireworks display. Saturday, 10am-dusk, when the fireworks start; Sunday 5-dusk, when the fireworks start. For information see cityofyukon.gov
Moore’s Art In The Park—A Celebration Of The Heartland
July 3 — July 4
This celebration features live entertainment with crafts, food, carnival rides; car show and children’s activities. Saturday features a star-spangled car show and Sunday evening ends with a spectacular fireworks display after dark. Festival hours are Saturday from 10am-10pm and Sunday from Noon-10pm. For information see cityofmoore.com
El Reno Fireworks Display
July 4
Fireworks over Lake El Reno at dusk. For information see cityofelreno.com
Midwest City’s Tribute To Liberty
July 4
Features live music, park performers, an appearance by Uncle Sam, clowns, and fireworks. 6-10:30 pm. For information see visitmidwestcity.com
Photo credit: Flickr/Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton
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