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July 4th Events Around the Oklahoma City Metro

Including Red, White & Boom 2012

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July 4th Events Around the Oklahoma City Metro

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Below are details on Oklahoma City's Red, White & Boom. July 4th celebrations around Oklahoma City also include the Bricktown Fireworks, Bethany's Freedom Festival, Edmond's LibertyFest, Yukon's Freedom Fest, Midwest City's July 4th Event and Moore's Celebration in the Heartland.

Also, get a complete guide to Oklahoma City on July 4th, with information on events, fireworks, lakes, travel, recipes and more.

Red, White & Boom

2012 brings the 6th Red, White & Boom July 4th celebration. With a free live concert and of course the fireworks extravaganza, it's a top place to be for Independence Day.

Date and Times: Red, White & Boom is at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 3rd with the OKC Philharmonic presenting Patriotic Pops. Joel Levine will conduct the concert and Susan Powell is the featured soloist. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy concessions as well.

Fireworks will follow the show.

Location: The 2012 version of this annual event will be held for the first time at the State Fair Park entertainment plaza.

Admission: Admission is free, as is parking.

Concessions: Food vendors will be on hand.

Nearby Hotels and Lodging: Those coming in from out of town for Red, White & Boom may be interested in the following nearby hotels. Also, see this list of the top OKC hotels.
  • Residence Inn
    4361 West Reno Avenue
    Less than 2 miles from State Fair Park
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  • Best Western Saddleback Inn & Conference Center
    4300 SW 3rd
    Less than 2 miles from State Fair Park
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  • Comfort Suites
    4220 W. I-40 Service Rd.
    Less than 2 miles from State Fair Park
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  • Courtyard Oklahoma City Airport
    4301 Highline Boulevard
    2 miles from State Fair Park
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  • Biltmore Hotel
    401 S. Meridian Ave
    2 miles from State Fair Park
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  • Cambria Suites
    4410 SW 19th Street
    Just over 2 miles from State Fair Park
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Also, get information on the Bricktown Fireworks, Bethany's Freedom Festival, Edmond's LibertyFest, Yukon's Freedom Fest, Midwest City's July 4th Event and Moore's Celebration in the Heartland.

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