Independence Day celebrations planned across the state
Independence Day events are planned in communities across the state.
• In Oklahoma City, there’s the Bricktown 4th Fest on Tuesday as well as the Red, White, and Blue Festival in the Wheeler district.
• Midwest City’s Tribute To Liberty at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park includes a fly-over of vintage World War II planes, set for 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
• Yukon’s Freedom Fest Car Show is at 10 a.m. Tuesday and the children’s parade at 11 a.m. Evening events include a hot dog eating contest and a concert by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic.
• Nichols Hills: The July 4 parade is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday at Kite Park. Visitors are invited to wear patriotic costumes and children are encouraged to ride decorated bicycles in the parade. Games and other events are planned after the parade, and patriotic music will be played by the Nichols Hills Band. For more information, call 8436637 or parade Chairman Wiley Hugos at 755-6565.
• The Norman Day Celebration starts Tuesday afternoon at Reaves Park in Norman and includes live music, food, moon bounces, games, pony rides and more. Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m. For more information, go online to www. visitnorman.com.
• Moore’s Heartland Festival is from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday in Buck Thomas Park. The festival will feature a children’s activity tent, a sand pit and helicopter rides. A fireworks show is scheduled after dark.
• Chickasha’s Freedom Fest fireworks show is at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday at Shannon Springs Park.
• Laverne’s July 4 celebration will feature golf, basketball, a swim meet, a home run derby, free barbecue and a pancake breakfast. The event begins at 7 a.m. Tuesday and continues until 10 p.m.
• In Tonkawa, the Fourth of July Celebration on Tuesday features a coin toss, disc golf throw, Mr. Muscle contest and a Tiny Tot contest.