The Fourth of July is coming up quickly, so now is the right time to start making holiday plans. There are tons of events going on around Oklahoma, so there is sure to be something for everyone. Below is a list of some of the best spots to catch fireworks, parades, and more!
Parades
Who doesn’t like a good Fourth of July parade? With candy thrown all about and fun floats to see, everyone is sure to enjoy it. Sure, kids will probably like it more than most adults will, but it’s still a fun family event. Make sure to dress up in your most patriotic outfit and head to one of the parades listed below.
- Liberty Fest Parade – Downtown Edmonton Business District, 9:00 a.m.
- Celebrate America Parade – Prague, 9:45 a.m.
- Independence Day Parade – Downtown Bethany, 10:00 a.m.
- Piedmont Freedom Festival Parade – Piedmont, 6:00 p.m.
Of course, if you don’t like parades, you can always attend one of the many other Independence Day events going on around the state, where you are sure to find vendors selling great snacks. Maybe you’ll even run into one of our vendors, Sylvia’s Sweets, who sells great Fourth of July-themed treats!
Fireworks
Fireworks appease pretty much anyone, which is a good thing, considering the sky is going to be so lit up on the fourth that you’re more likely to see fireworks than you are to see stars. What else is there really to say about it? Below are some of the times and places to get the best view of some fireworks around you.
- Stillwater, Boomer Lake, at dusk
- Moore, Buck Thomas Park, at dark
- Prague, at dark
- Oklahoma City, Red Hawks Parking Lot, 9:30 p.m.
- Downtown Edmonton – 10:00 p.m.
- Oklahoma City, state fair area, 10:00 p.m.
- Shawnee, FireLake Grand Events Center, 10:00 p.m.
Freedom Fest
Each year, the city of Yukon costs a Freedom Fest. Admission is totally free for everyone! This year, it takes place on July 3rd from 5:00 p.m.. to 10:00 p.m. and from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 4th. There will be different activities going on depending on when you arrive at the Fest. There will also be fireworks concluding each night, starting around 10:00 p.m.
The main draw to the Freedom Fest has to be the concerts. Some of the bands that will be playing over the weekend include the Hi-Fi Hillbillies who play mostly classic country music, Irb Wagner’s Concert band which plays instrumental classical music, and Super Freak which plays rock music. Below is a list of some of the other events going on with dates, times, and locations.
- Kid’s (Ages 8-13) Triathlon – July 4, 8:00 a.m., Yukon City Park
- Car Show – July 4, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Yukon City Park
- Sand Sculpture Contest – July 4, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Yukon Community Center Volleyball Court
- Children’s Parade – July 4, 11:00 a.m., Yukon City Park
- Hot Dog Eating Contest (Ages 18+) – July 4, 1:00 p.m., Yukon City Park
