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July 4th Events Around the Oklahoma City Metro

Including Red, White & Boom

By Adam Knapp, About.com

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July 4th celebrations around Oklahoma City are numerous with Red, White & Boom on the river being the premiere event. Other large events include Bricktown's OG&E OKC Salute, Bethany's Freedom Festival, Edmond's LibertyFest and Yukon's Freedom Fest.

Red, White & Boom

2008 brings the 2nd Red, White & Boom July 4th celebration in downtown OKC. With free live concerts, giveaways, children's activities and of course the fireworks extravaganza, it's the metro's main place to be for Independence Day.

Date and Times: Red, White & Boom begins as the OKC Philharmonic presents Patriotic Pops on the River on July 3rd (See below for schedule). And on the 4th, there's continuous live music beginning at 5pm as KRXO 107.7 hosts Thunderbird Jam "On the River." There are fireworks each night.

Location: All of the concerts and activities will take place at the downtown airport, 2 miles south of I-40 on Western.

Music: Admission to all live concerts is free, and the 2008 schedule for performances is as follows:

July 3rd
  • 6-8pm: Continuous Live Music
  • 8:45pm: OKC Philharmonic
  • Followed by fireworks
July 4th
  • 5-6pm: Hosty DUO
  • 6:30-8pm: A.J. Johnson and Why not
  • 8:30-10pm: Dan Danger Band
  • 10pm: Fireworks Extravaganza
Other Events: There will be many food vendors on hand, and there are games, a children's carnival and more.

Rules: No outside food or drink is allowed. Also prohibited are coolers, video cameras, weapons and pets. Parking costs $5.

Nearby Hotels and Lodging: Those coming in from out of town for Red, White & Boom may be interested in the following nearby hotels.
  • Sheraton Oklahoma City Hotel
    One N Broadway Ave.
    Less than 1 mile
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  • Renaissance Oklahoma City Hotel
    10 N Broadway Ave.
    Less than 1 mile
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  • Courtyard by Marriott
    2 West Reno Ave.
    Less than 1 mile
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  • Quality Inn Trade Winds
    1800 E Reno Ave.
    Approximately 2 miles
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Also, get information on Bricktown's OG&E OKC Salute, Bethany's Centennial Freedom Festival, Edmond's LibertyFest and Yukon's Freedom Fest.

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