Tag: Fourth of July

There’s nothing more American than celebrations for the Fourth of July. For nearly 250 years, we’ve been taking time during the heat of summer to remember that fateful July day when the future was sealed for our country. And, really, the celebrations remain much as they were that first July holiday. Considered the curmudgeon of the founding fathers, John Adams insisted...

It’s no secret that Independence Day is a popular holiday for Oklahomans, with numerous community events happening around the state. Tulsans can visit the Tulsa FreedomFest on July 4 at Tulsa River Parks. This much-anticipated celebration offers everything from entertainment and music to food and, of course, stunning pyrotechnics. In Edmond, LibertyFest hosts events daily through July 4. Named...

While many Fourth of July celebrations have been canceled or postponed this year, some remain on schedule as of this writing. Those include the Jenks American Freedom Festival on July 4, which offers all-day food, live music and activities on Main Street (jenkschamber.com/july4). The Yukon Freedom Fest is a go from July 3-4 at Chisholm Trail Park; with fireworks,...

For Americans’ favorite holiday, you’re probably looking for tasty, colorful and on-theme eats that will make you the talk of the family get-together or block party. Oklahoma Magazine teamed up with The Summit Club, Tulsa’s premier dining club downtown, to create a spread of red, white and blue-themed fare for the Fourth of July. For savory treats, go classic American with...

Fireworks, cookouts, live music and family fun comprise a festive Fourth of July around the state. In Jenks, visit Boomfest at Riverwalk on July 4 for numerous family events and music beginning at 2 p.m. and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Mosey over to Tulsa’s River West Festival Park and Veterans Park for some of the best spots in the city...