Several Fireworks Shows Planned For OKC, Surrounding Areas

Bethany:

Freedom Festival
Event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 4. One of the state's largest fireworks displays begins about 9:55 p.m. at Eldon Lyon Park in Bethany. The park is located just south of N.W. 39th Expressway between Council and Rockwell. Parking is available on the north end of the park on N.W. 39th Expressway. Admission is free, but carnival ride tickets and games are an additional fee. Often, wristbands are available for carnival rides. The Bethany event also includes a parade, pony rides, classic car show, and live music from the Chris Henson Band.

Blanchard:

Independence Celebration
Tuesday, July 3, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 1315 S.Tyler (South Park) Fireworks finale!

Cushing:

Cushing will hold its fireworks show at dark on July 4 from the Cushing Regional Airport property.

Edmond:

LibertyFest
The LibertyFest Parade begins at 9 a.m. on the morning of July 4. The fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on July 4. The best viewing for the fireworks is on the grounds of the UCO campus east of downtown on Edmond Road (2nd Street).

Midwest City:

On July 4, music from Hook begins at 6 p.m. The fireworks begin around 10 p.m. at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, located near Reno Avenue and Midwest Boulevard.

Moore:

Celebration in the Heartland
An outdoor festival for the whole family to enjoy from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 3 and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4. This free, two-day event at Buck Thomas Park features a variety of food and entertainment including inflatables, children's tent, arts and crafts, car and bike show, sand volleyball tournament and live music.

On July 4, the festival concludes with a spectacular fireworks display at dark.

Norman:

Norman Day
On July 4 at Reaves Park. Activities begin at 4:00 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.

Oklahoma City:

Boat District's Stars & Stripes River Festival
Stars & Stripes River Festival is set for Saturday, June 30 from 9 a.m. to dusk in the Boathouse District. The Fourth of July themed event will feature a host of free activities for the whole family, plus live music and evening fireworks.

Red, White & Boom
Events is scheduled at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, with the OKC Philharmonic presenting Patriotic Pops at the State Fair Park entertainment plaza. Joel Levine will conduct the concert and Susan Powell is the featured soloist. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy concessions as well. Admission is free. Fireworks will follow the show.

Bricktown Fireworks
Scheduled for Wednesday, July 4, at approximately 9:30 p.m., visitors are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets, and view the fireworks from along the Bricktown canal, Lower Bricktown, any parking area, or visit one of many of the Bricktown restaurant patio dining areas.

Prague:

Celebrate America
Begins at 9 a.m., July 4, with an opening ceremony followed by a full day of free family-friendly events. Celebrate America includes a parade at 9:45 a.m., free watermelon, horseshoe tournament, volleyball tournament, softball challenge, swimming and a spectacular fireworks display at dark.

Shawnee:

Shawnee Twin Lakes' Annual Independence Day Boat Parade
July 4 beginning at 5 p.m. Bring chairs and refreshments and enjoy the Boat Parade on the Shawnee Twin Lakes from Glen Collins Memorial Park or Isaac Walton Park.

FireLake Grand Firework Display
FireLake Grand Casino in Shawnee hosts an event on July 4 featuring good food, games and live music in the FireLake Grand Events Center at 7 p.m. and a fireworks show at 10 p.m.

Stillwater:

Boomer Blast
Stillwater's annual Boomer Blast includes all-day fun on July 4 at Boomer Lake with a family fishing tournament beginning at 6 a.m. and concluding with a fireworks display at dusk.

Yukon:

Freedom Fest
The free celebration includes two nights of fireworks displays, outdoor evening concerts, kid's activities, a triathlon, volleyball tournament and more.

The celebration begins at 5 p.m. on July 3 with live music and a Tribute to Veterans. The first night's fireworks follow at 10 p.m.

July 4 brings a full day of activities with fireworks at 10 p.m. Concerts are at the gazebo in Chisholm Trail Park (500 W. Vandament) while the July 4th outdoor events are at Yukon City Park (2200 S. Holly).