After what we’ll freely admit was a bit of a bummer of a 4th of July 2023, dwell Independence Day occasions to rejoice freedom are again everywhere in the OKC space. That features Bricktown’s 4th of July celebration on – you guessed it – Sunday, July 4th. A block social gathering might be thrown on Mickey Mantle Avenue, fireworks might be ignited, and enjoyable might be had with dwell music, video games, meals and extra at downtown OKC’s solely Independence Day-of fireworks show. Verify the Facebook event page for extra particulars in addition to visitokc.com. Talking of Bricktown and fireworks, the OKC Dodgers might be taking over these pesky Bees from Salt Lake Metropolis at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on Friday, July 2, adopted instantly by a Friday Fireworks present. Hit up each and also you’ll have all of your weekend Bricktown firework bases coated (whereas hopefully watching a couple of Dodgers around the bases, if ya know what we imply). Professional tip: The Dodgers are taking part in the Bees on Sunday as nicely, so you possibly can really see the sport and watch the fireworks from the ballpark twice.
One other annual Independence Day occasion we actually missed final 12 months is the OKC Philharmonic’s free Red, White & BOOM concert. This 12 months, Saturday, July 3 is the day, 8:30 p.m. is the time and Scissortail Park is the place to listen to patriotic favorites together with the Armed Forces Salute, Climb Each Mountain, God Bless America and extra, beneath the route of Alexander Mickelthwate. Observe this 12 months’s occasion is a little bit lighter on the BOOM portion as there might be no fireworks, however there might be loads of family-friendly listening enjoyable on the garden. Professional tip: Carry snacks and a blanket and have at it.
Edmond’s LibertyFest is called “one of many prime 10 locations to be in America on July 4th” and is “a multi-event celebration of the birthday of this nice nation & the heritage of our positive state,” based on the web site. With occasions spanning June 24 by way of July 4, there are many methods to take part! A spotlight is at all times the parade in downtown Edmond, which begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July third, adopted by the fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 4 emanating from Hafer Park at 1034 S. Bryant (park on the baseball fields because the park correct might be closed). Professional tip: you possibly can take heed to KZUC 99.3 FM UCentral Radio throughout the fireworks for a synchronized musical expertise.
FreedomFest in Yukon can also be again for 2023! And there will not be one, however two fireworks shows (10 p.m. on Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4) and never three, not 4, not 5 however six dwell outside live shows at this annual occasion that spans each Chisholm Path Park and Metropolis Park (500 W. Vandament and 2200 S. Holly Ave., respectively). Professional tip: For those who’re a fan of the OKC Philharmonic, the 16-piece Philharmonic Pops Chorale is definitely taking part in this occasion at 8:40 on Sunday, so you possibly can hit Red, White and BOOM Saturday and FreedomFest on Sunday to maximise your Mickelthwate-led orchestral publicity.
Tribute to Liberty at Midwest Metropolis’s Joe B. Barnes Regional Park is about for Sunday, July 4 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. and can function music by Andrews Sisters tribute act Character Connection Co. and the soulful Motown-inspired sounds of Souled Out, concluding with a fireworks finale at about 9:45. Professional tip: Carry a picnic dinner or avail your self of on-site meals choices, however both means, come hungry!
Norman’s 4th Fest will as soon as once more be held at Reaves Park, and like Tribute to Liberty, will function free family-friendly actions and two pre-fireworks live shows commencing at 5 p.m. with the 395th Military Band adopted by Jason Younger / Cross Rags and Younger at 8 p.m., adopted by fireworks about 9:45. Professional tip: Like LibertyFest, you possibly can tune into KGOU to take heed to synchronized music and even stream the show on Facebook Live if you happen to can’t be within the neighborhood.
Moore’s Celebration in the Heartland 4th of July Festival at Buck Thomas Park is rolling out alongside the traces of 4th Fest and Tribute to Liberty with dwell music by Shiloh Metal beginning at 4 p.m. and metro favourite Banana Seat at 7 p.m., adopted by fireworks. A wealth of kid-friendly actions might be on provide beginning at 2 p.m. together with inflatables, helicopter rides (!), one thing known as a “barrel prepare” (we’re undecided what that’s however trains = good and barrels = good so it have to be enjoyable) and extra. Professional tip: come hungry AND thirsty as a variety of native favourite meals vehicles might be on web site in addition to beers by Higher OKC Chamber member Anthem Brewing Company and the Wheeler District’s Huge Pleasant brewery, and wines by McAlester’s Whispering Meadows Vineyard and City Wineworks.
Piedmont’s Freedom Festival will observe a “Nation/Western theme” this 12 months, and guarantees to pack a parade, a petting zoo, pony rides, provisions by way of meals vehicles and pleasures by way of carnival rides on Sunday, July 4th beginning at 5 p.m., with the parade kicking off at 6 p.m. and a live performance at 7 p.m. with fireworks following after darkish. Head to 1st and Monroe for all of the enjoyable! Professional tip: convey a blanket to observe the parade.
In OKC and plenty of different space municipalities, please observe that possession of fireworks in metropolis limits is in opposition to the legislation (this consists of sparklers and snakes) and creates a lot of issues for our public security professionals. Professional tip: go away the fireworks to the professionals and forgo setting your neighbor’s roof on hearth and/or getting a go to from the police.
There are additionally celebrations in Stillwater, Tuttle, Afton, Chickasha and extra – test Metro Family Magazine’s 2023 Independence Day Fun Guide and visitokc.com for extra concepts of the way to rejoice Independence Day in and round OKC!
