July 4th Events Around the Oklahoma City Metro

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 and Edmond's LibertyFest.

Yukon's Freedom Fest

The city of Yukon celebrates the nation's birthday with a huge Freedom Fest event. With free admission to all events, the celebration includes two nights of fireworks displays, outdoor evening concerts, kid's activities, a triathlon, volleyball tournament and more.

Date and Times: Freedom Fest begin with a concert from Thunder Roll, the Air National Guard Band of the Gulf Coast, on Thursday, June 25th. Other activities include the "Cherry Bomb Triathlon," the "Family Fun Triathlon" and a sand volleyball tournament on Saturday, June 27th. The celebration then kicks up on July 3rd with plenty of live music and a fireworks display at dusk. The 4th will also have fireworks, of course, as well as a full day of events and activities and a concert from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic.

Location: Freedom Fest events take place in Yukon at Chisholm Trail Park (500 W. Vandament) and Yukon City Park (2200 S. Holly).

Music: Admission to all Freedom Fest concerts is free, and the current 2009 schedule for performances at the Chisholm Trail Park Gazebo is as follows. More information on acts and times will be added as it becomes available:

July 3rd

• 5:45-7:45 p.m. - Mike Black and the Stingrays
• 8:15 p.m. - Irv Wagner's Concert Band, "Tribute to Veterans"
• Followed by fireworks

July 4th

• 5-8 p.m. - Rodeo Opry Show
• 8 p.m. - Patriotic music
• 8:30 p.m. - OKC Philharmonic
• Followed by fireworks

Other Events: City park will be the site of the triathlon, beginning at 8 a.m. on June 27th, the sand volleyball tournament takes place at the tennis courts behind the Yukon Community Center at 9 a.m., and the inaugural Family Fun Triathlon will be held at 11 a.m. There will also be a children's play area, petting zoo, parade, all-day car show, hot dog eating contest and free watermelon and ice cream.

Rules: Feel free to bring your lawn chairs. Admission to all events is free.

Nearby Hotels and Lodging: Those coming in from out of town for Yukon's Freedom Fest may be interested in the following nearby hotels.

• Hampton Inn
  1351 Canadian Court
  Less than 2 miles
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• Best Western Inn & Suites
  11440 W I-40 Service Road
  Less than 4 miles
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• Comfort Suites
  11424 NW 4th Street
  Less than 4 miles
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• Holiday Inn Express (Bethany)
  7840 NW 39 Expressway
  Approximately 6 miles
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Also, get information on Red, White & Boom on the River, Bricktown's OG&E OKC Salute, Bethany's Centennial Freedom Festival and Edmond's LibertyFest.