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It wouldn’t be an Independence Day celebration without seeing some fireworks! Here are some fantastic July 4th events featuring fireworks and everything you love about summer festivals – games, food, live entertainment and more.

Find our entire list of Independence Day celebrations in and around Oklahoma City here.

Where to see fireworks in OKC:

  1. Stars & Stripes River Festival on June 22 at Riversport (800 Riversport Dr) features a full day of rafting, rowing, kayak and dragon boat races, followed by fireworks. Participating prices very. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m.
  2. FREE Mustang Firefighters Freedom Celebration on June 29 at Wildhorse Park (1201 N Mustang Rd, Mustang) features food, live music, games, fireworks and more from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mustang is also well-known for its city-wide fireworks on July 4th. While not a formal show, citizens are allowed to shoot off fireworks at Wild Horse Park.
  3. LibertyFest in Edmond (various locations) features a multi-day community celebration with a patriotic concert, car show, parade and more. The highlight of the celebration is the fireworks display at Hafer Park on Tuesday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
  4. FREE Freedom Fest on July 3 & 4 at Chisholm Trail Park (500 W Vandament, Yukon) & Yukon City Park (2200 S Holly, Yukon) is a two-day festival honoring veterans while celebrating with the community featuring live music, kids’ activities, contests, food trucks, fireworks and more. Fireworks shows start at 10 p.m. on both days.
  5. FREE OKC Philharmonic’s Red, White and Boom on July 3 at Scissortail Park (415 S Robinson Ave) features a patriotic concert that celebrates America’s independence, followed by a spectacular fireworks display illuminating the Oklahoma City skyline. Admission is free, and guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, blanket and whatever they need to enjoy the performance. 8:30 p.m.
  6. FREE Norman’s 4th Fest Party in the Park on July 4 at Reaves Park (2501 Jenkins Ave, Norman) includes fun activities like live music, local food trucks and family-friendly activities, all leading up to a fireworks show starting around 9:45 p.m. Activites start at 5 p.m.
  7. FREE Celebration in the Heartland 4th of July Festival on July 4 at Buck Thomas Park (1903 NE 12, Moore) features live entertainment, vendors, food, inflatables, children’s activities and car show. Activities start at 2 p.m. and culminate with an impressive fireworks show at 9:45 p.m.
  8. FREE Tribute to Liberty on July 4 at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park (8700 E Reno Ave, Midwest City) features live music, food trucks, fireworks and more. Activities start at 7 p.m.; fireworks, 9:45 p.m.

If you choose to shoot off your own fireworks, check out these safety tips from INTEGRIS Health.

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