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therhett17
06-19-2020, 10:41 AM
Hey guys!

I'm new to living in OKC and I was just wondering what events the city has planned for the 4th? Specifically downtown, but anywhere in the metro works. Does the city put on a big fireworks show? I tried googling but all I'm coming up with is articles from last year and year's past and no solid info.

Thanks!

HangryHippo
06-19-2020, 10:56 AM
This year will likely be very different from what we've done in the past, but there's usually lots of huge fireworks displays all over the metro.

jn1780
06-19-2020, 10:59 AM
I know at least Edmond has cancelled and they were one of the biggest shows in the state.

therhett17
06-19-2020, 11:07 AM
Do they do one downtown/Bricktown? Just wondering if we could go downtown and take part in festivities and stay downtown to watch a fireworks show

Jersey Boss
06-19-2020, 11:28 AM
Norman rescheduled their fireworks show for Labor Day weekend.

oklip955
06-19-2020, 11:51 AM
I wished that cities would go ahead with the fireworks but have it were most people can see the show from home and for those who cannot, then have a parking lot or lots or area for viewing. but where cars are spaced out and no one is allowed out of their vehicle. Not sure if that is possible. I was thinking some place like the fair grounds or something.

oklip955
06-19-2020, 11:52 AM
I normally watch Edmond's from my home on the east side. Nice to just sit out on the front porch and enjoy my favorite beverage (ice tea) or ? and be able to just walk inside when its over. No traffic.

sooner88
06-19-2020, 12:02 PM
Most of the country clubs have firework shows as well, so you could possibly see from a distance.

oklip955
06-20-2020, 12:10 PM
My plan is as always, stay on my front porch and watch. I live on a hill on the east side of Edmond which usually allows for great viewing of multiple displays.

Bits_Of_Real_Panther
07-02-2020, 11:34 AM
I'm feeling a little bummed. For the past 10+ years I've always traveled up to Minnesota for the 4th to spend at least a long weekend if not a whole week at the lakes. A number of family and friends have cabins scattered about Minnesota, which makes for short trips to visit different lakes. A lot of great memories, there are some great outdoorsy lakeside bars, always a lotta fun! Definitely missing my summer trek, feels like abandoning of a ritual.

Bits_Of_Real_Panther
07-02-2020, 11:37 AM
So yeah, I have time off from work, scheduled 6 months ago, and I'm trying to find ideas of activities/outings locally. Any 4th of July traditions, maybe I can riff off of ?

OKC Guy
07-02-2020, 11:57 AM
Yukon is still having fireworks at Chisholm Trail Park both 3 and 4 July

MadMonk
07-02-2020, 12:52 PM
I'm usually floating in my pool with a beer in-hand, watching all the neighbor's money go up in flash-bang-smoke. I'm wondering if Mustang will be having their big self-exhibition extravaganza in Wild Horse Park this year?

shoei
07-02-2020, 03:41 PM
i used to drive out to Lake Hefner and from there you can see fireworks from all around the city

Bill Robertson
07-02-2020, 05:56 PM
We had a sailboat for years. We’d go sit in the middle of Hefner and watch fireworks all the way around.