The 4th of July is such a magical celebration pumped full of family fun and community events galore. I have compiled a list of some of the best events in Oklahoma City and the surrounding metro so you and your families can take full advantage of this holiday and make some memories that will last forever. I have also tacked on a few tips at the end to hopefully ease some of the mommy stress and help you make a checklist for the day of the celebrations.
So if you decide to ditch the lake and stay in the metro for the 4th here are some pretty awesome events to keep you and the family busy.
Wishing you all a safe and stress free 4th of July holiday!
Just keep telling yourself, “It’s summertime and the living is easy.”
BETHANY –
When: July 4th
Where: Eldon Lyon Park
7400 NW 36th St., Bethany, 73008
This is a free, family-friendly event that kicks off with a parade in the morning and ends the night with an impressive fireworks display. Grab the gear and get out for some family fun in Bethany!
BRISTOW –
When: July 1st
Where: Klingensmith Park
800 W 7th St, Bristow, 74010
Come out to Bristow for horse shoes, dunk tank, food vendors, kids activities, BBQ contest, night swim, and end it off with fireworks! Fun for the whole family!
EDMOND –
When: June 24th – July 4th
Where: Citywide
This festival has been ranked in the top ten July 4th festivals in the United States by CNN and USA TODAY. Every day has events including kite flying, rodeo, car show, parade, and so many more! If you have a chance you should definitely take the family to one of them!
FIREWORKS are scheduled to begin @ 9:30 P.M. @ UCO Campus, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond
MIDWEST CITY –
When: July 4th
Where: Joe B. Barnes Regional Park
8700 E. Reno, MWC, 73110
Pack up the family and head out to Midwest City’s Tribute to Liberty. Tasty food, great music, and a stunning fireworks display are just a few reasons why you should get on out for this holiday!
OKC –
Stars & Stripes River Festival
When: June 24th
Where: Boathouse District
725 S. Lincoln Blvd., OKC, 73129
Starting at 10 A.M., this festival is 4th of July themed and combines water fun with food trucks, RIVERSPORT Adventures, whitewater rafting, and racing throughout the day. If you feel like getting extreme and in the 4th spirit a little early head on down to this awesome festival!
When: July 3rd
Where: State Fair Park, OKC, 73107
Grab some lawn chairs and take the family to a free concert by the OKC Philharmonic to celebrate this 4th. They are offering free parking, on-site concessions, and fireworks at dusk. You cant really beat free concert and fireworks.
YUKON –
When: July 3rd – July 4th
Where: Chisholm Trail Park
Bring the family out to Yukon for the cherry bomb triathlon, sand castle building, car show, children’s parade, craft tent, and a concert by OKC Philharmonic! Fireworks begin @ 10 P.M.
GUTHRIE –
When: July 1st
Where: In historic downtown Guthrie on the corner of Oklahoma & Wentz.
Festivities kick off in Guthrie at 7 P.M. and include live music, pop-up shops, & food trucks! Kids area with face painting, games, inflatables, and end the evening with some amazing fireworks.
So many activities! Surely you and your family can find one of these that is a good fit for you. Now for a few helpful tips before heading out to blow up fireworks and celebrate America.
BE PREPARED -Make sure to have bug spray, baby wipes, sunscreen, water, blankets, and anything else that is of high importance when you and the family are out on an adventure!
EAR PLUGS – Being a mommy its just better to be prepared than not and you never know if your child will be sensitive to the firework’s sounds or love them. So, just in case you have one baby like my oldest grab a bag of ear plugs from the store and put them in your bag. My oldest is seven and STILL runs screaming from any firework. It eases everyone’s stress level when we can just pop a plug in!
REMEMBER YOUR FUR BABIES – ask any animal shelter and they will all tell you July 4th is their busiest time of year. Doggies get super freaked by fireworks so just make sure to take some extra precautions before heading out to see the show.
MAKE A CHECKLIST – Just so you KNOW for sure all areas are covered. It is so much less stressful when you can go from a list and know just by looking at it that you did in fact pack those extra wipes.
HAVE FUN – Try to remember what it was like for you as a child going to see the fireworks. Be safe, have fun, and watch some magic in the sky!