Oklahoma City 4th of July Celebrations

Despite record breaking rain and floods in June, 4th of July celebrations in the Oklahoma City area are scheduled to go on as planned. A chance of rain is still forecast for Wednesday, so check local newscasts for any changes if the 4th turns soggy.

This is the first year for the Oklahoma City Red, White and Boom. Events begin on July 2 and continue on through the 4th. On the 4th, live country music starts at 3:05 p.m. with Joey Green, followed by Plainview, Ryan Bales Band, Doug Moreland, Bleu Edmondson, Micky and the Motorcars, Mike McClure Band, Brandon Rhyder, Aaron Watson, and closing the day out at 10:50 p.m. with Jack Ingram. Fireworks follow the last act.

All concerts are free and will take place at the Oklahoma City Downtown Airpark on Western just 2 miles south of Interstate 40. Food vendors, children's activities and plenty of other entertainment will be on hand to make the 4th a fun-filled day.

The city of Bethany's Freedom Festival is one of the longest running and most popular 4th of July celebrations in the area. The Centennial Freedom run starts at 7:30 a.m. and gates open at 10 a.m. Activities include a parade, singing contest, dance contest and a classic car show. Other entertainment includes Richard Hight, Fresh Sunday, The Oklahoma National Guard, and Harvey and the Wallbangers. The fireworks display begins at 10:05 p.m.

Freedom Festival is held at Eldon Lyon Park in Bethany. You can find the park at NW 39th Expressway between Council and Rockwell. Park at the north end of the park.

Organizers of the LibertyFest in Edmond say it is one of the top 10 places to be on the 4th of July. Start the day by watching the parade as it travels through downtown Edmond, north on Broadway to 2nd Street . Later, from 5 to 9 p.m., show up for the food, games, rides and music on the grounds of the University of Central Oklahoma, east of downtown on 2nd Street. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 10 p.m.

Spend your 4th in the heart of Oklahoma City at the Bricktown Independence Day Celebration. Events start at noon with an art exhibit along the Bricktown Canal. At 5 p.m. you can enjoy children's groups singing and dancing and then turn your attention to the hot dog eating contest at 6 p.m. Starting at 7 p.m., Full Circle will perform classic rock hits until 10 p.m. The fireworks are scheduled to go off immediately following the Redhawks baseball game.

Make your way to the corner of Sheridan and Oklahoma avenues to find the Bricktown activities. You might also consider spending the day downtown at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. They will have free events going on all day and provide an excellent spot for watching all the downtown fireworks. Myriad Gardens is located at the corner of Reno and Robinson.