LibertyFest 2024

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Advertiser’s Index

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Arcadia Round Barn...................................................................34 Best of Books .................................................................................15 City of Edmond Water Conservation...........................25 Danny Marx..........................................................................................7 Downtown Edmond Business Association.............23 Edmond Electric .............................................................................2 Edmond Family Counseling ...............................................23 Edmond Historical Society ..................................................17 Edmond Trophy & Awards ...................................................34 Fairview Baptist Church ............................................................7 Fine Arts Institute ........................................................................17 Francis Tuttle Technology Center .................................24 Frenzy Brewing Company ...................................................17 Get Connected ..............................................................................15 Gourmet Gallery ...........................................................................13 Integris Health Edmond .....................................................39 James Lankford.............................................................................6 Larry Stein.......................................................................................36 Matthews Funeral Home ....................................................13 McLaren's Pantry.......................................................................20 Memorial Road Church of Christ ..................................13 Myles Davidson...........................................................................36 Oklahoma ER & Hospital.....................................................23 RCB Bank.........................................................................................34 Reid Printing ..................................................................................13 Shop Edmond .............................................................................15 Sleepworld ....................................................................................15 Stephanie Bice for Congress...........................................40 Tao Cha Cafe.................................................................................20 University of Central Oklahoma ......................................3 Visit Edmond ..................................................................................5 Yolkizz Cafe ...................................................................................20
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“The year of the Volunteer”

To Volunteer

A LibertyFest Collector's T-shirt (a $20 value) is provided to each volunteer. To volunteer for LibertyFest, email contact@libertyfest.org or visit our website at Libertyfest.org/volunteer. Think about it... LibertyFest has many different events generally beginning in June through July 4th. You can volunteer for a few hours and be a part of one of the best events Edmond has to offer. It's Fun And Easy!

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Letter President FROM THE

WELCOME TO LIBERTYFEST 2024

EDMOND, OKLAHOMA’S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.

Over the last five decades, LibertyFest has had one constant which is our organization has been 100 percent volunteer ran. Throughout the year our dedicated volunteers contribute not only our patriotic events but strengthen our democratic republic and our community.

When a group of volunteers came together in the early 1970s, they wanted to create something larger than themselves, and the result is the festival we all love today, LibertyFest. We are excited to always be welcoming in new volunteers and encourage you to join our team as we celebrate our 52nd year. We look forward to increasing our volunteer base as we prepare to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and the United States’ semiquincentennial birthday, both in 2026.

I hope to see you at one of our patriotic LibertyFest events as we celebrate “The Year of the Volunteer.”

Highest Regards,

LibertyFest President 2024

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Caroline Frenette

Committee LibertyFest

Caroline Frenette President

Kimberly Benne-Gray Rodeo Chair

Lakresha Ferguson Car Show Co-Chair

Taylor Broyles Volunteer

Julie Drumm Vice-President & Concert in the Park Chair

Ryan Chapman Fireworks Chair

Buford Ford EARS Volunteer

Sam Morrison Publicity Photography

Kimberly Bridges-Webb Secretary

Steven Christy Publicity Digital Media

Clay Mayrose Parade Chairperson

Eriech Tapia Past President & Communications Chair

M'Kayla Nance Treasurer

Bree Edmonds Member-at-Large

Ray Hibbard Publicity Print Media

Donna Young Board Volunteer

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Edmond’s

LIBERTYFEST CONCERT IN THE PARK AT UCO

Thursday, June 27th Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: UCO Campus adjacent to Mitchell Hall. The UCO Summer Band conducted by Dr. Brian Lamb, Director of the University of Central Oklahoma Bands. This will be the 73rd year for one of UCO’s longest running musical traditions, and the 50th year that it has been part of Edmond’s LibertyFest! This is a free event. Ice cream served following the concert.

55TH ANNUAL LIBERTYFEST RODEO

Friday, June 28th and Saturday, June 29th Time: 8 p.m.

Location: 300 N. Kelly, Carl Benne Arena Adults (12 & over) $10 & children (11 & under) $5

The LibertyFest Rodeo is sanctioned: IPRA & Open. The exciting events will include Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Barrel Racing, Calf Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, and Team Roping.

CAR SHOW & PARKFEST

Saturday, June 29th Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Hafer Park

You are invited to the 24th Annual LibertyFest Car Show. Cars are judged separately by class (either by decade, make, or specialty group). A free T-shirt is given to each preregistered entry. Trophies are awarded to first and runners-up in all classes, plus sponsor trophies and the Best of Show award. Applications are online at libertyfest.org/ car-show. The public is invited for free but there is an entry fee for vehicles $25. Free for first responder vehicles.

LIBERTY SPRINT

Edmond LibertFest Parade Route Run/Walk

Sunday June 30th Check -in: 7:00 a.m. Start Time: 8:00 a.m.

Location: Mitch Park

The Liberty Sprint 5K benefits the Edmond Veterans Memorial project planned for Bickham-Rudkin Park. Enjoy a great opportunity to celebrate the holiday with friends and family while supporting this great community initiative!

The event is a 5K, (3.1 Mile), Run/Walk or 1 Mile Fun Run on the gently rolling recreation trails at Mitch Park. Price: 5K $35.00 1 Mile Fun Run $30.00

4TH OF JULY FESTIVALS

SONGS & STRIPES: BIG BAND SHOW

Wednesday, July 3rd

5:00-6:15 pm and 7:30-8:15 pm.

Location: Edmond History Museum

Attendees will be transported back to the World War II era when well-known entertainers cheered up American troops through comedy skits, beloved music and patriotism.

Big band music is performed by Talk of the Town Orchestra. Barrett Huddleston and Tim Herbel will entertain in the style of a Bob Hope USO tour from the 1940s, while acknowledging modern military heroes from Edmond. Special guest singers are Lindsie Vanwinkle-Guthrie and Lynn Herbel. Tickets are $20 each, children under 12 are $5. Forty tickets reserved FREE for Active Military or Veterans, but RSVP is required to obtain free tickets. Tickets will increase to $25 on July 3rd. Purchase tickets at EdmondHistory.org or donate to support a Veteran’s ticket.

52ND ANNUAL EDMOND LIBERTYFEST PARADE “Year of the Volunteer”

Thursday, July 4th Time: 9 a.m. Downtown Edmond. Spectators line the 1.5 mile parade route in downtown Edmond to watch the greatest July 4th parade in Oklahoma.

VIBES

Thursday, July 4th Time: Before and after the parade Location: Northwest corner of Campbell & Broadway In 2024, the first Thursday of July is the 4th of July and VIBES Edmond’s First Thursday is excited to join all of the LibertyFest fun and celebrations by bringing the VIBES LibertyFest Art Market to Downtown Edmond. Enjoy visual arts and performances !

52ND ANNUAL LIBERTYFEST FIREWORKS

Thursday, July 4th Time:

Fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m.

Location: Hafer Park 1034 S. Bryant Enjoy the spectacular fireworks show! Safety zone enforced inside the park.

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Visit www.libertyfest.org for the latest details!

Calling all Volunteers

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? LibertyFest 2025 is just around the corner, and we're calling on enthusiastic volunteers to join us in celebrating Independence Day with a bang!

These events are a beloved tradition in our community, and we need your help to make it the best one yet. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join us in creating memorable and joyous occasions for all.

Volunteer Roles Needed:

Concert in the Park:

Support performers with logistics and equipment. Provide information and assistance to attendees.

Rodeo:

Help with event setup and participant coordination.

Ensure safety and smooth operation during the rodeo.

Car Show & Park Fest:

Assist with car show registration and parking. Help manage festival activities and vendor support.

Liberty Sprint:

Coordinate race day logistics and runner registration. Provide water and support at checkpoints along the route.

Patriotic Show at Edmond Historical Museum:

Greet and direct visitors at the museum.

Assist with exhibit setup and event activities.

4th of July Parade:

Help organize parade participants and route management.

Ensure the safety and enjoyment of parade spectators.

Fireworks Celebration:

Assist with setup and security around the fireworks area.

Help manage crowd control and clean-up after the event.

Why Volunteer at LibertyFest?

Celebrate Together: Be part of the team that brings our community together for a season of fun, food, and fireworks.

Meet New People: Connect with your neighbors and make new friends while working towards a common goal.

Support Your Community: Your efforts will help ensure a safe, enjoyable, and well-organized event for everyone.

Enjoy the Festivities: Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in and enjoy various festival activities.

Scan the QR Code and get started today!

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FRIDAY, JUNE 28 • SATURDAY, JUNE 29

Edmond Round Up Club | Carl Benne Arena - 300 N. Kelly Rd.

8 p.m. both nights

55th Annual Edmond LibertyFest Rodeo is Sanctioned: KPRA/IPRA

Ticket price is $10 Adults (12 & over) $5 Children (11 & under) www.EdmondRoundUpClub.com

EVENTS

Bull Riding

Bareback Riding

Saddle Bronc Riding

Ranch Bronc Riding

Tie Down Roping

Steer Wrestling

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SPONSORS

Citizens Bank of Edmond

Bob Howard CJDR

Stillwater Milling Company

Sleep Inn & Suites

Earl's Rib Palace

Chicken Express

Matthews Funeral Home

Quail Tag Agency

Great Plains Kubota

DirtWerx of Oklahoma

Visit Edmond

Team Roping

Breakaway Roping

Barrel Racing

Ranch Bronc Riding

Tie Down Roping

Breakaway Roping

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EVENT CHAIR Kimberly Benne-Gray
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LetterPublisher FROM THE

CELEBRATING OUR INDEPENDENCE WITH LIBERTYFEST

Our Edmond community is thrilled to host the biggest and best 4th of July festival here in Edmond, Oklahoma. It is the 52nd Anniversary of LibertyFest. It is an honor that Edmond Life & Leisure has once again been selected to produce this official program for LibertyFest. We look forward to seeing you at all the magnificent events for this fantastic 52nd year of celebration.

We also owe a giant thank you to all of our sponsors for this year’s event. Most have been supporting LibertyFest for decades. They make it possible for most events to occur without charge to our guests for these many events. LibertyFest, for those of you new to the community, is not a one-day event but it happens over six days with a multitude of events. A special new group of volunteers has stepped up to help keep the tradition alive and we hope you will consider being a volunteer for next year.

Edmond’s July 4th Festival is a non-profit 501(c)3 operation made up of individual volunteers from the Edmond area. Its purpose is to produce a series of family-oriented events around the 4th of July to celebrate the birthday of this great nation and the heritage of Oklahoma. As the host city of LibertyFest, Edmond highlights a series of events that help enhance the quality of life in Edmond, show pride in the community, support for non-profit and civic organizations, and provide educational opportunities.

The big heroes for LibertyFest are all the volunteers. They contribute hundreds of hours to making this weeklong celebration easy for Edmond to enjoy. The work and planning for LibertyFest events goes on year-round. Volunteers take time away from their families and other responsibilities to make sure we all have a pleasant and safe experience at these events. They are all folks who love their community and our country. It is truly a labor of love for our LibertyFest volunteers.

We wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July and hope you will join us in our Edmond LibertyFest Celebration. It is certainly a fitting tribute to our fine nation. It is one of the best celebrations in our great United States. Our family looks forward to seeing you along the parade route and at all the other events.

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Volunteer

24TH ANNUAL

Car Show

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

8 AM - 1 PM • Lot opens at 6:30 AM • Hafer Park

You are invited to the 24th Annual LibertyFest Car Show. Cars are judged separately by class (either by decade, make, or specialty group). A free T-shirt is given to each preregistered entry. Trophies are awarded to first and runners-up in all classes, plus sponsor trophies and the Best of Show award. LibertyFest has implemented a new car judging software to make this year's judging easier and all for crowd favorites, along with more judges to participate.

The public is invited for free but there is a $25.00 charge per vehicle to enter a vehicle for judging. Free for first responder vehicles

Car Show Mission Statement

Provide a great family fun event with an opportunity to relive memories from a bygone era.

EVENT CO-CHAIR

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ParkFest

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

8 AM - 1 PM • Hafer Park

Come celebrate Independence Day with fun, festive activities including watermelon (while supply lasts), bounce houses, and family entertainment.

Food trucks are on-site and enjoy the car show while you are there. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

PARKFEST MISSION STATEMENT

To offer families a safe and fun event filled with activities, music, and traditional holiday food for all ages.

EVENT SPONSORS U.S. Army The City of Edmond

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Local Favorites EDMOND EATS

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Letter President FROM THE HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

UCOOF

Edmond’s LibertyFest is a celebration of freedom, patriotism and the collective spirit that binds us all as Americans. The University of Central Oklahoma is proud to be a long-time LibertyFest partner. On behalf of our students, faculty and staff, I welcome you to our beautiful campus for the Concert in the Park on the Mitchell Hall Theater lawn featuring the UCO Summer Band.

For 134 years, the University of Central Oklahoma has served the citizens of our state and nation through a commitment to The B.R.O.N.C.H.O. Way – Being Reflective of Our Neighborhood, Community, History and Oklahoma. This commitment reflects the grit and determination of those who have come before us to build our great state and University, each generation connected by a promise to care for each other as we navigate the challenges that come our way. As Edmond and Oklahoma have grown and continued to thrive, so has UCO. Today, we proudly stand as the third largest institution in the state and Oklahoma’s only stateappropriated metropolitan university, affirming our commitment to providing an accessible, relevant and affordable college education.

The pursuit of knowledge is foundational to the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. With knowledge comes the independence to dream, to create, to innovate, to succeed and to give back. On Independence Day we celebrate our freedom and give thanks to those who work to defend it. Monica and I wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable 4th of July and look forward to seeing you throughout LibertyFest.

Roll ‘Chos!

Central Oklahoma

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THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 7:30 PM

Band Concert In The Park at UCO

UCO Campus adjacent to Mitchell Hall.

Watch for signs on campus.

Parking available at lots near University and Main, or at the Nigh University Center. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. Free event.

The UCO 73rd Libertyfest Summer Band will be conducted by Dr. Brain Lamb, Director of Bands at UCO, and joined by a group of musicians from the 77th Army Band from Fort Sill. The Concert in the Park is one of UCO's longest-running musical traditions and the 52nd year that it has been a part of Libertyfest.

The LibertyFest concert this year features a mixture of light classics, marches, and patriotic music. The one-hour concert will include a range of traditional “concert in the park music” that will appeal to all.

Following the concert the audience will be treated to free ice cream.

EVENT SPONSORS

UCO

Hiland Dairy

Summer Band Mission Statement

The Summer Band is a joint project of LibertyFest and the UCO School of Music to provide a quality band experience for area high school, college, and community members. The weekly rehearsals of this volunteer group provide a musical outlet for band members during the summer. Rehearsals culminate with a public performance of patriotic selections, marches, and popular medleys in the style of an old-fashioned concert in the park.

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"What was important wasn't the fireworks, it was that we were together this evening, together in this place, looking up into the sky at the same time."

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SUNDAY, JUNE 30

Liberty Sprint

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

8 AM • Mitch Park

• Start Time: 8:00 a.m.

• Price: $35 for adults and children are free.

• Location: The course starts and finishes on the south ball field drive and does a loop of the Mitch Park Recreation trail. Packet pick up will be at the Red Coyote Edmond Store Location at 1300 W Covell Rd. Friday, June 28 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday, June 29th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Welcome to the Liberty Sprint 5K kicking off Edmond's LibertyFest, the largest 4th of July celebration in Oklahoma!

Join us at Mitch Park on Sunday June 30th at 8:00 am for a 5K Run/Walk or a 1 Mile Fun Run!

The event is great for the whole family from strollers to grandparents, and dog friendly for well-socialized pups on a leash. We do ask that any participants with dogs be prepared with a "pick up" bag to attend to any unscheduled potty breaks on the course. We want to leave the park spotless so we need everyone to do their part!

For additional fun, participate in our costume contest! We'll have a special prize for the most amazing get up.

The event will support the Edmond Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee and its mission to create the Edmond Veterans Memorial at Bickham-Rudkin Park.

Event Sponsors: City of Edmond Red Coyote Edmond Veterans Memorial Citizens Bank of Edmond American Legion Bell & McCoy Companies REES

The Chickasaw Nation Olsson

KFC Engineering TFCU

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52ND ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY

LibertyFest Parade

THURSDAY, JULY 4

9:00 AM - Downtown Edmond “Year of the Volunteer”

Join us in the fun and excitement of our LibertyFest Parade! We'll have bands, floats, antique cars, clowns, and more. You won't want to miss this colorful and thrilling event. If you need any information about the parade, just shoot us an email at parade@libertyfest.org. We are always happy to help!

Parade Route:

The parade is scheduled for July 4th at 9 am. Every year on the day of the parade there is no parking on Broadway from 2nd street to Ayers. The cross streets are no parking back to the alley for Broadway. We will be doing security

sweeps of the parade route before the parade. Any vehicle parked in the above mentioned area after 7:00 am will be impounded.

The Edmond Police department would ask that you inform all your employees and patrons of this fact.

We hope to have a fun and enjoyable parade and do not want to inconvenience anyone. However, due to the number of people attending this large function certain security measures are necessary. Thank you for your cooperation in advance and have a great holiday. Thank you, Lt. Todd Strader Edmond Police Department

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52ND ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY

LibertyFest Parade

THURSDAY, JULY 4

9:00 AM - Downtown Edmond “Year of the Volunteer”

Thank you to the US Air Force for providing this year's parade fly over.

Parade Sponsors

EVENT CHAIR Clay Mayrose

Parade Mission Statement

The LibertyFest Parade is a “Moving Show” dedicated to the celebration of the birthday of this great country and the heritage of this fine state. Parade entries shall be fun, entertaining, patriotic, family oriented and crowd pleasing.

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Parade Map 2024

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DARRELL A. DAVIS – MAYOR OF EDMOND, OKLAHOMA

Parade Grand Marshal

Darrell A. Davis is the 55 th Mayor of Edmond, Oklahoma.

Mayor Davis served on the Edmond City Council representing Ward 3 from 2011-2021 before being elected Mayor on April 6, 2021, and reelected for a second term on April 4, 2023. In 2021, he retired as Chief of the Installation Contracting Division at Tinker Air Force Base with a combined 35 years of Federal contracting experience.

Mayor Davis has always believed in giving back to his community and considers it an honor to hold a variety of responsibilities in the Edmond and greater Oklahoma City communities. He currently serves on the Edmond Public Schools Foundation Advisory Board,

University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) President’s Council of Advisors, and the UCO Master of Public Administration Advisory Board. Mayor Davis also served on the Edmond Chamber Diversity & Inclusion Board and was the Chairperson of the Edmond Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for over 12 years. He was also an adjunct professor for Southeastern Oklahoma State University Teaching Contract Management and Business Communication from 2007-2023.

Mayor Davis is a proud Leadership Edmond Graduate Class XIV and was recognized in 2020 as the Leadership Edmond Alumni of the Year. His other accolades include the Outstanding Citizen Award from the Boys Scout of America Eagle District, the 2022 Teacher Appreciation Foundation Public Sector Hero Dignitary Award, the “John A. Reed Jr. Spirit of the Community Award” from Fairview Missionary Baptist Church, 2023 Art Star Award from Oklahoma Alliance for Arts Education and 2024 Black History recipient for Public Service from St. John Missionary Baptist Church.

Mayor Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College, a Master of Arts from Webster University, and is a graduate of Air Force Air War College.

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DARRELL A. DAVIS

Parade Participants 2024

Tinker Federal Credit Union

Railyard Pie Company

thePADokc

Optic-Kleer Auto Glass

RAW Concepts Custom Automotive Accessories

Blue Star Mothers of America OK8

The Brow Slayer Studio

Deer Creek Fire Protection District

Hunter Super Techs

Fox 25 News

Edmond Memorial High School Band

Edmond North High School Band

OKC Submarine Veterans

Central Oklahoma Corvette Club

My Princess and Character Parties

Citizens Bank of Edmond

Edmond American Legion

A&T Mechanical

3F Equine Mentor Program

Purple Heart Veterans of Oklahoma

Bricktown Clowns

99.7 The Wolf

Oklahoma Queens

Tom Douglass

Fleet Reserve Association Branch

268

Miss Oklahoma Volunteer

Oklahoma Christian University

Holland Electric, Inc

All Patriots Back the Blue

Edmond YMCA

Chaos Factory

Cammack Outdoor

David Mitchell - Model A Restorers

Group

Emily and Juliet Codding, Corvette

Cate

Red Beard Plumbing

Trail Life Troop 339

Oklahoma Barefoot Waterski Club

Kaye Hemphill

Dental Depot

Knights of Columbus

Oklahoma Czech Slovak Royalty

Sooner Model A Club

Dee French

NAMI GREATER OKC

Cordelia Steen Chapter, NSDAR

Great Plains Kubota

Tinker Federal Credit Union

Taps For Veterans

Boy Scouts of America

F3 Tornado Ally

Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office

Edmond Ambucs

County Commissioner-

Myles Davidson

SFC Randy A. Dailey

Family Martial Arts Edmond

Kirkpatrick Bank

Factory Direct Flagpoles

Miss Edmond & Miss Edmond's

Teen

Edmond Women's Club

John Ariete

Oklahoma Department of Corrections Honor Guard

Jazzercise Edmond

Edmond North High School Air Force JROTC

Twist and Shout

Lock It Up Safes

All American Mitigation

UCO International Students

RC Roofing Solutions

William (Bill) Young

The Beacon School

Hunter Super Techs

Edmond Santa Fe High School

Marching Band

Suntech Heating and Air Conditioning

Dental Depot

Mrs. Royal America

S & M Tree Service

All American Mitigation

Great Plains Kubota

THURSDAY, JULY 4

Fireworks

FIREWORKS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 9:30PM

E.C. Hafer Park

1034 S. Bryant

Parking lot for the baseball fields - Hafer Park will be closed fireworks safety zone. Watch the Fireworks and listen on KZUC 99.3 FM UCentral Radio –the fireworks are synchronized to the music on the radio!

You will love the grand finale of our festival! It’s the largest fireworks display in the metro area.

Bring your entire family to witness the spectacular fireworks show provided by ARC Pyrotechnics. You will want to bring a blanket or lawn chair; sit back and enjoy the fireworks beginning around 9:30 p.m.

Fireworks Mission Statement

As the grand finale to Edmond’s LibertyFest, the fireworks display provides everyone with the best show they have ever seen!

Ryan Chapman EVENT CHAIR

EVENT SPONSORS

City of Edmond

Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS)

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Fireworks Safety

« Only use fireworks if they are legal in your area. Shooting fireworks illegally will likely result in fireworks confiscation by authorities (a waste of your money), fines or even jail time.

« Follow the instructions for fireworks usage on the packaging. Use them only as intended. Do not try to combine fireworks to get a bigger bang or light display.

« Sparklers can be beautiful but also dangerous. Do not let children under the age of 12 handle sparklers.

« Fireworks should be operated solely by an adult. This adult should wear safety glasses. Spectators should keep a safe distance.

« Never throw or point fireworks at someone, even in jest.

« Fireworks are for outdoor use only. Do not light them indoors and then carry them outside.

« Keep water in a bucket and a hose nearby for safety reasons.

« Don't hold fireworks in your hand or have any part of your body over them while lighting.

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Letter Mayor FROM THE

IT IS MY GREAT PLEASURE TO WELCOME YOU TO THE 52ND ANNUAL LIBERTYFEST CELEBRATION!

The theme of LibertyFest this year is “Year of the Volunteer”, and we are excited to celebrate volunteers that have impacted our community and nation through their dedicated service.

Volunteerism is etched deeply into our nation’s history. From the first volunteer firehouse that began in 1736 to recent natural disasters and everything in between, Americans have shown themselves to be a people that will step forward to give their time and effort to support their neighbor or a cause when it counts most. I recognize that the act of volunteering is something that requires selfless service, commitment, and sacrifice. That’s why I am proud to recognize the volunteers that make our Edmond community so special.

LibertyFest would not be possible without the commitment and sacrifice of our wonderful volunteers. Once again, they have worked year-round to put together an exciting lineup of events and activities for all ages leading up to our nationally recognized parade and fireworks display on July 4th. With something for everyone in the family, I encourage you to take advantage of all that LibertyFest has to offer.

I hope you will join us as we come together in the spirit of unity to celebrate our nation, our community, and all of the generations that have sacrificed greatly to earn and maintain the freedom we are blessed with today.

Happy Birthday America!

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Darrell A. Davis
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Festival Sponsors 2024

FESTIVAL SPONSORS

A Special thank you to our Sponsors!

Financial Sponsors:

• City of Edmond

• Citizens Bank of Edmond

• Red Beard Plumbing

Media Sponsors:

• Edmond Life & Leisure

• KOKH

• Visit Edmond

• 99.7 FM The Wolf

• Freedom 96.9

EVENT PARTNERS

Arc Pyrotechnics, Boy Scouts of America, Cordelia Steen Chapter NSDAR, Edmond Amateur Radio Society (E.A.R.S.), Edmond Fire Department, Edmond Police Department, Edmond VFS Post 4938, Edmond YMCAs, Hiland Dairy, Jimmy Johns, S&S Textiles Inc., The Lark, Lyt Consulting Group University of Central Oklahoma, 77th U.S. Army Band from Fort Sill

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2024 LibertyFest Map

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1. Car Show & ParkFest Hafer Park 2. Band Concert UCO UCO Campus on the lawn, between Mitchell Hall Theatre and Lillard Administration building 3. LibertyFest Parade Downtown Edmond 4. Liberty Sprint Mitch Park 5. Fireworks Hafer Park 6. Rodeo Edmond Roundup Club 192nd/Danforth Rd. 206th/Covell Rd. 178th/Edmond Rd./2nd St. 164th/15th St. 150th/33rd St. Memorial Rd. Kilpatrick Turnpike Western Ave. Santa Fe Ave. Kelly Broadway Boulevard Bryant Coltrane I-35 1, 5 2 6 3 3 N 4 2024 LibertyFest Map 1. Car Show & ParkFest Hafer Park 2. Band Concert UCO UCO Campus on the lawn, between Mitchell Hall Theatre and Lillard Administration building 3. LibertyFest Parade Downtown Edmond 4. Liberty Sprint Mitch Park 5. Fireworks Hafer Park 6. Rodeo Edmond Roundup Club 192nd/Danforth Rd. 206th/Covell Rd. 178th/Edmond Rd./2nd St. 164th/15th St. 150th/33rd St. Memorial Rd. Kilpatrick Turnpike Western Ave. Santa Fe Ave. Kelly Broadway Boulevard Bryant Coltrane I-35 1, 5 2 6 3 3 N 4

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