LibertyFest 2021 - June 24-July 4, 2021 by Edmond Life and Leisure

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Advertiser’s Index

Alvarado's Mexican Restaurant .......................................22 Around the Corner .....................................................................22 Best of Books .................................................................................32 Blue J's Rockin' Grill ..................................................................22 Broadway Antiques & Market ...........................................32 City of Edmond Water Conservation...........................29 Crossing's Community Church .......................................38 Downtown Edmond Business Association ............17 Earl's Rib Palace ...........................................................................22 Edmond Electric .............................................................................2 Edmond Family Counseling ...............................................10 Edmond Historical Society ..................................................17 Edmond Parks & Recreation .............................................30 Edmond Trophy & Awards ...................................................13 Fairview Baptist Church .........................................................42 Fine Arts Institute ...........................................................................6 Francis Tuttle Technology Center ..................................15 Frenzy Brewing Company ....................................................21 Gary Baccus - State Farm ....................................................19

Goldfish Swim School .............................................................31 Gourmet Gallery ..........................................................................37 HobbyTown ......................................................................................17 Integris Health Edmond ........................................................43 James Lankford ...........................................................................44 Kevin Calvey .......................................................................................5 Larry Stein ............................................................................................5 Matthews Funeral Home ......................................................19 McBride Orthopedic Hospital ..........................................40 Memorial Road Church of Christ ....................................19 Oklahoma ER & Hospital ......................................................36 Othello's ..............................................................................................22 Pelican Bay .......................................................................................13 Prosperity Bank .............................................................................13 RCB Bank ..............................................................................................4 Reid Printing .......................................................................................3 Shop Edmond ................................................................................21 Thrifty Pharmacy .........................................................................13 University of Central Oklahoma ........................................3 Visit Edmond .....................................................................................7

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Table of Contents

LibertyFest Advertisers Index.................................4

LibertyFest 50th Anniversary 2022................... 25

LibertyFest Intro: "Flying the Flag of Freedom".8

A Taste of Edmond.......................................................26

Letter from the LibertyFest President..............9

Edmond Veterans' Memorial................................28

Festival Committee..................................................... 10

LibertyFest Parade............................................ 30 - 31

LibertyFest Schedule of Events.......................... 11

LibertyFest Parade Route....................................... 32

LibertyFest Band Concert.......................................12

LibertyFest Parade Participants......................... 33

LibertyFest Car Show..................................................14

LibertyFest Parade Grand Marshal.................. 34

Letter from the Publisher........................................ 16

LibertyFest ParkFest................................................... 35

LibertyFest KiteFest.....................................................18

LibertyFest Fireworks Location Map..............36

LibertyFest favorites of years past...................20

LibertyFest Fireworks................................................ 37

LibertyFest Rodeo.........................................................21

Letter from the Mayor of Edmond....................39

Edmond Restaurants................................................. 22

Fireworks Safety............................................................40

Letter from the President of UCO..................... 23

LibertyFest Sponsors..................................................41

LibertyFest Road Rally.............................................. 24

LibertyFest Event Map.............................................. 42

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"Flying the Flag of Freedom" LibertyFest has 8 Festival Events to excite, entertain and dazzle our Festival audience. It is a multi event celebration on the birthday of this great nation and the heritage of our fine state. LibertyFest entertains an attendance of over 125,000 annually and is organized and produced by a group of over 500 volunteers. It hosts Oklahoma’s hometown 4th of July parade with over 100 entries. The grand finale of LibertyFest will be the fireworks starting at 9:30pm on the evening of July 4th. The Fireworks display is the largest in the Oklahoma City metro area. Please join us in thanking our wonderful volunteers. They have been working hard to provide the "best and safest" family friendly, 4th of July events for Edmond citizens and our guests. Remember to keep your belongings close to you and consider placing a tag on your backpack, diaper bag and other items that includes your name and phone number. THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW about LibertyFest 2021: • The parade is scheduled for July 3rd at 9am in Downtown Edmond. Applications are available on line at LibertyFest.org Parade. They are due by Friday, June 6th 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 alleys for Broadway. Edmond Police will be doing security sweeps of the parade route before the parade. Any vehicle parked in the above mentioned area after 7:45am will be impounded. The Edmond Police department would like to inform as many people in advance as possible 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 (405) 359-4442. • The Fireworks will be at Hafer Park and the “Fireworks Staging Area,” the areas around it in all directions will be closed to walking, driving and parking at 4pm. • Be kind to your pets. No animals permitted at the Parade, ParkFest and/or Fireworks events. • Drones are NOT permitted to fly at any LibertyFest event.

LibertyFest Mission Statement 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 this fine State. As host city of LibertyFest, Edmond is showcased in a series of events that help enhance the quality of life in Edmond, show pride in the community, support for the non-profit and civic organizations and provides educational opportunities. LibertyFest brings together the resources of the City of Edmond, the University of Central Oklahoma, area businesses, civic organizations, families and individuals to sponsor and support the Festival events.

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Letter

FROM THE

President

Terry Officer

WELCOME TO LIBERTYFEST 2021 EDMOND, OKLAHOMA’S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. The LibertyFest theme for 2021 is “Flying the Flag of Freedom."

The LibertyFest theme for 2021 is “Flying the flag of Freedom” and everyone is invited join us and celebrate America, while enjoying the LibertyFest 2021 events. I can assure everyone that the LibertyFest volunteers were heart broken over the loss of the 2020 celebration. Sadly the Coronavirus created an unusual situation for Edmond and the world. In the last forty-nine years LibertyFest has never been cancelled and we hope it will never happen again. Our LibertyFest committees continued planning through 2020 for the 2021 return celebration that would be better than ever. We are more than ready for a healthy, fun and safe LibertyFest. It is my pleasure to extend a heart felt “Thank you” to the hundreds of volunteers that make LibertyFest a successful 4th of July celebration. I would be remiss to not express our gratitude to all of our amazing and generous sponsors that support LibertyFest “Thank you.” Another expression of gratitude goes out to all who attend our events. This is also my opportunity as kiteFest Chairman to invite you personally to “go fly a kite” and allow me to greet you outdoors, in the fresh air while "painting the sky with color.” Join me and other kiters or just join us. Finally, I am inviting you, your family and friends to celebrate LibertyFest with our volunteers and experience patriotism, freedom and family fun during LibertyFest 2021.

P.S. Go fly a kite!

Terry Officer LibertyFest President 2021

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Committee

Terry Officer President/ President-Elect

Maggie Murdock Nichols Marketing Social Media Chairperson

Donna Young Secretary

Ray Hibbard Publicity & Marketing Committee

Gwen Springer-Boots Treasurer

Rob Talbot Internet Consultant

June Cartwright Publicity & Marketing Chairperson

Sarah London

Clay Mayrose

City of Edmond Marketing Department Special Events Coordinator

Chairman of Safety, Security & Radio Communications

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Edmond’s LIBERTYFEST BAND CONCERT AT UCO Thursday, June 24th Time: 7:30P.M. Location: UCO Campus adjacent to Old North. The UCO Summer Band conducted by Dr. Brian Lamb, Director of the UCO School of Music. Due to covid this year's band will be composed of UCO Faculty and Students. This will be the 70th year for one of UCO’s longest running musical traditions, and the 48th year that it has been part of Edmond’s LibertyFest! Free Event 52ND ANNUAL LIBERTYFEST RODEO Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26 300 N. Kelly, Carl Benne Rodeo Grounds Adults $10 & children (11 & under) $5 The LibertyFest Rodeo is sanctioned: IPRA & Open The exciting events will include bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and bull riding. 21ST ANNUAL CAR SHOW Saturday, June 26th Time: 8:00 A.M.– 2:00 P.M. Location: Hafer Park Cars are judged separately by class (either by decade, make or specialty group). Applications are online at LibertyFest.org Car Show. The public is invited for Free but there is an entry fee for vehicles ($20.00 prior to: $25.00 Day of the Event). 31ST ANNUAL LIBERTYFEST KITE FESTIVAL Saturday, June 26th and Sunday, June 27th KiteFest is Free. Time: Sat. 9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sunday 9:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Location: West side of Mitch Park on N. Santa Fe and KiteFest Lane

4TH OF JULY FESTIVALS A TASTE OF EDMOND The Taste of Edmond is cancelled this year out of respect for our restaurateurs who have suffered under covid. We plan a spectacular return celebration in 2022 which will be the 50th Anniversary of LibertyFest. 33RD ANNUAL ROAD RALLY Sunday, June 27, registration begins at 10:00am Earl's Rib Palace, 2121 S. Broadway Release Forms Required First car out at 11:00am. Entry fee is $15 per vehicle. Awards ceremony 5:00pm at Earl's Rib Palace. 49TH ANNUAL LibertyFest Parade “Flying the Flag of Freedom” Saturday, July 3rd Time: 9:00 A.M. Downtown Edmond. The parade entry applications are now available online at LibertyFest.org. Parade registration deadline is June 6th. Spectators line the 1.5 mile parade route in downtown Edmond to watch the greatest July 4th parade in Oklahoma. 49TH ANNUAL LIBERTYFEST PARKFEST Saturday, July 3rd Location: Mitch Park Time: 2:00P.M. to 4:30P.M. Free watermelon (while supply lasts), bouncys and family entertainment. Food trucks on-site. For security precautions we ask that you not bring ice chests to the event. 49TH ANNUAL LIBERTYFEST FIREWORKS Sunday, July 4th Location: Hafer Park 1034 S. Bryant Enjoy the spectacular fireworks show! Time: Fireworks begin around 9:30 P.M. Park will be closed for fireworks safety zone.

Please note, drones will not be allowed at any LibertyFest Evens..

Visit www.libertyfest.org for the latest details! For information contact 405-820-9667 (Please leave a message or text if no answer) or libertyfest.pr@gmail.com

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O C U t a t r e c on C d n a B

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 7:30PM

UCO Campus on the lawn, between Mitchell Hall Theatre 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 Summer Band will be conducted by Dr. Brian Lamb, Director of the UCO School of Music. Due to covid this year's band will be composed of UCO Faculty and Students. This will be the 70th year for one of UCO’s longest running musical traditions, and the 49th year that it has been part of Edmond’s 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 EVENT CHAIR Dr. Brian Lamb

CO-CHAIR Julie Drumm

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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19TH ANNUAL

Car Show

SATURDAY, JUNE 26 8 AM - 2 PM Hafer Park

Each year cars are judged separately by class (either by decade, make or specialty group). FREE T-Shirt & Dash Plaque are awarded to the first 200 entries. Trophies are awarded to first and runners-up in all classes, plus sponsor trophies and Best of Show. The public is invited for free but there is a nominal charge per vehicle ($20.00 prior to: $25.00 Day of the Event), to enter a vehicle for judging.

EVENT

COMMITTEE

EVENT CHAIR Robert H. Meinders

Chandler Cook Linda Drumm Pat Goodin David Graham Austin Kelley Tony Lovio

2018 Car Show Participants

Car Show Mission Statement Provide a great family fun event with an opportunity to re-live memories from a by-gone era.

EVENT SPONSORS ACME T-Shirt Company Prosperity Bank

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Letter

FROM THE

Publisher LIBERTYFEST IS BACK!

Ray Hibbard

It was a giant disappointment to fans of LibertyFest last year for the event to be canceled. As it turns out, the committee certainly made the correct call for a year that was at the very least unusual. No one was more disappointed than the LibertyFest committee. Canceling the event was with an incredibly heavy heart but with safety of the volunteers and festival attendees in mind. We are so happy and thankful that LibertyFest is back and in Grand style. All the events are taking place including the much enjoyed fireworks on July 4th. We will get to enjoy the parade, car show, kite fest, road rally, concert in the park, ParkFest and more. The only event you won’t be able to enjoy is Taste of Edmond which serves as the fundraiser for the LibertyFest fireworks display. The LibertyFest committee just did not think it was right to ask the many restaurants that have supported us in the past to go to such an expense in a year when their industry was particularly hard hit. They need at least a year to spend on their own businesses and we hope you will support them the week of LibetyFest by eating at their restaurants. It is such a privilege for Edmond Life & Leisure to be asked to produce this official program for the LibertyFest Committee. This is our 20th year of doing so and it is just as exciting as the first year. We also take just as much care and feel just as much responsibility as we did the first time we produced this program. We thank the committee trusting us with this responsibility, Edmond Life & Leisure considers it an honor. 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.

Ray Hibbard Publisher Edmond Life & Leisure

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29TH ANNUAL

KiteFest

SATURDAY, JUNE 26 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 27 West side of Mitch Park on N. Santa Fe and KiteFest Lane, FREE ADMISSION Sat. 9:30 A.M – 4:30 P.M. Sunday 9:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. This year’s KiteFest will be located on the far west side of Mitch Park on KiteFest Lane. We will be flying between mile roads Covell and Coffee Creek on North Santa Fe. The Kite Festival will include many events for the experienced flyer as well as the novice. We will paint the sky with hundreds of kites flown by anyone who wants to “go fly a kite.” So bring, make or buy a kite and fly it. There will also be kiters flying four-line kites in patterns never dreamed of by the kiters of yesteryear. The kite Festival will include making kites for even the youngest kiter and a place to fly their new kite. Candy drops from a large kite will occur several times Saturday for the kids. Several Master Class kiters will demonstrate new kites and flying techniques. Some traction kiters will pull their buggies with kites. Everyone is welcome to bring their own kite. Small sled kites will be given to every child so each child can fly a kite. Other kites of various sizes, colors, etc. will be sold by our vendor,

“Wings of the Wind Kites and Toys.” All are invited to come and fly a kite or just watch. Homemade kites are welcome. We will ask for donations to support kiteFest and the kite giveaway. Saturday will include a siEVENT CHAIR lent auction for those interTerry Officer ested in bidding on kite or kite-related objects. Donations for the auction would be appreciated. So clean out a closet or kite bag and help out KiteFest. After sundown, the kiters will return and do a night-fly. (Saturday only – night fly – weather and wind permitting.) Lights will be placed on the two-lined kites and flown together in many patterns. Many have described this as an experience with UFOs. This is a “must-see” for those who have never witnessed a night kite fly and for those who have. Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. is dedicated to kite flying for anyone who wants to “go fly a kite” on KiteFest Lane. If there are any questions about this event contact Terry officer at (405) 341-5477. All kite flying events are weather & wind permitting.

KiteFest Mission Statement It is the intention of the LibertyFest KiteFest to promote a safe and fun family event that incorporates kites, kite flying, kite making and kite games.

EVENT SPONSORS American Kiteflyers Association • Dave Young • Ed Davis • High Plains Delta • Josh Officer Kites in the Sky • Larry Stiles • Marti Dermer and Hideaway Pizza • Tom Arbster Cathrine Gabrel • Tulsa Windriders • Van Mitchell • Wings of the Wind

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Enjoy

FAVORITES FROM YEARS PAST

Libertyfest 2021 Pin “Flying the Flag of Freedom” The 2021 LibertyFest Collector Pin is available for $5 each. if you are interested in purchasing the LibertyFest Pin email info@libertyfest.org with your request and contact information and someone will get back to you. Thank you.

To Volunteer

A LibertyFest Collector's T-shirt (a $10 value) is provided to each volunteer while supply lasts. Hurry! Limited supply available. To volunteer for LibertyFest, call 405-820-9667 or email info@libertyfest.org. Think about it... LibertyFest has eight 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! Email and let us know your name, best contact phone and time to contact you.

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Rodeo

51ST ANNUAL

SPONSORS

Anchor Paint Bob Howard Dodge www.EdmondRoundUpClub.com Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Chicken Express Citizens Bank of Edmond The Dead Mosquito Bareback Riding Earl’s Rib Palace Barrel Racing Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS) Bull Riding Langston’s Western Wear Calf Roping Sleep Inn Edmond Saddle Bronc Riding Tractor Supply Steer Wrestling Werm Flooring Systems Team Roping

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EVENT

300 N. Kelly - Carl Benne Arena Starts: 8:00pm both nights Slack: Friday after the performance 52nd Annual LibertyFest Rodeo is Sanctioned: IPRA & Open Ticket price is $10.00 Adults (12 & over) $5.00 Children (11 & under)

FRIDAY, JUNE 25 AND SATURDAY JUNE 26

&O N PE

EVENTS:

EVENT CHAIR Kimberly Benne Gray

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Local Favorites

EDMOND EATS

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r e tt e L

FROM THE

President UCO OF

Patti NeuholdRavikumar

WELCOME TO LIBERTYFEST!

Cities across our nation are celebrating another year of freedom and democracy envisioned more than two hundred years ago by our country's founding fathers and held precious still today. As the state's first higher education institution, we live and work in the glory of those early ideals and educate our citizens to understand the value of the democratic process that nurtures them. We are committed to contributing to our country's future by helping our students become engaged citizens who think critically and understand the power their voice can have in shaping our destiny. As an integral part of the Edmond community, the University of Central Oklahoma has been a proud contributor to the citizenry of this great state for 131 years and we look forward to the next century together. The parade will wind its way through our city today, launching from our campus heralding the exciting activities of the day. Through the sounds of the patriotic anthems played by the musicians in the concert on the campus lawn and the delight of the brightly colored fireworks bursting in the air above, we wish you a safe and happy Independence Day with your friends and family. May you be filled with pride of this great country and all for which she stands.

Patti Neuhold-Ravikumar President University of Central Oklahoma

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SUNDAY, JUNE 27

Road Rally

• Entry Fee is $15 per vehicle • Release form available on LibertyFest.org • Registration begins at 10am – Release Forms, License, and Insurance Required at Registration • First Car Out 11am and Last Car Out 2pm • Awards Ceremony 5pm at Earl’s Rib Palace. • All participants will register/start/end at Earl’s Rib Palace, 2121 S. Broadway. 2021 Practice Clues Coming Soon to Facebook The entrance fee is $15.00 per vehicle. Trophies are LibertyFest Road Rally 2021 marks the return of the awarded to the top five finishers with the lowest scores ever-popular LibertyFest Road Rally. The event is and for the last place. There must be at least two designed as a fun family event and is really easy to people per vehicle – a driver and a navigator. Many participate in. cars actually have several people in them. The more It is a scavenger hunt on wheels. eyes look-ing, the better. There is one word of warning: Instructions, driving directions, and questions are giv- The Road Rally has tested people’s relationships and en to you at the starting line at Earl’s Rib Palace. Follow marriages in the past…and will un-doubtedly do so in the directions to tour the city answering questions as the future. you go. As you leave, Road Rally officials will also note A good sense of direction (and sense of humor), both the time your vehicle leaves and your vehicle logic, and common sense all come into play. Some mileage, recording it on your Road Rally Answer Sheet. answers are easy; others are tricky. The challenge is TIP: Bring a clipboard or something to write on and there for you to take. several pens or pencils with you. Road Rally answers and trophy presentation will be The course lasts less than two hours. The car with at 5 pm. Please park next to Earl’s Rib Palace by Edthe most correct answers and having the closest time mond Furniture Gallery and bring your chairs. Please and mileage to the ideal time and mileage is declared note that it could be sunny and hot at this time. The the winner. It is important to realize that this is NOT a Road Rally Awards Ceremony ends at 6 pm. race but a timed event. Finishing too fast is just as bad Thank you to our location sponsor Earl’s Rib Palace. as finishing too slowly. Interested in becoming a LibertyFest Road Rally Registration on the day of the Road Rally will begin at Sponsor? Contact info@LibertyFest.org. 10 am. The first car will leave at 11 am. Participants can The LibertyFest Road Rally committee is also looking leave anytime between 11 am and 2 pm. (you can regfor volunteers to help on the day of the event. if you are ister and then come back to begin.) Online registrants interested contact us at: RoadRally@LibertyFest.org. must also check in. Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2019 Road Rally. All LibertyFest Road Rally participating cars must complete a Rally Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement. Participants under the age of 21 will need a signed Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement AND a signed Minor's Assumption of Risk and Release and Waiver of Liability.

EVENT CO-CHAIR

Rexi Phillips

EVENT CO-CHAIR

Chris Harris Grahm

EVENT

Road Rally

SPONSOR

MISSION STATEMENT

Earl's Rib Palace

Enjoying competition with safety in mind

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JOIN US IN 2022 TO CELEBRATE THE

50TH Anniversary OF

Thank you for supporting your local Edmond establishments!

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A TASTE OF

Edmond RESUMES 2022!

Out of respect for and in support of Edmond restaurants, Taste of Edmond will not be held in 2021. Instead, we encourage all to support the restaurants that have supported our community. Dine-in, take out, feast on an old favorite, or try something new. Now is the time to eat and drink local. Taste of Edmond plans to resume in 2022.

Andy’s Frozen Custard Baba’s Mediterranean Grill Bahama Bucks Cowboy Chicken Del Taco Dogtopia of Edmond Earl’s Rib Palace Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Fuzzy’s Taco Shop The Garage Burgers & Beer Hero Nutrition Hidalgo’s

Hobby’s Hoagies Pizza &Deli Interurban Jimmy John’s Kyoto Sushi Bar Lemonade House Grill Meat House Mt. Everest Cuisines Nothing Bundt Cakes On The Border Othello’s Italian Restaurant Papa John’s Pizza Papa Murphy’s

Take N Bake Pizza Raising Canes Chicken Fingers The Real Café Simply Falafel Sprouts Farmers Market Steve’s Rib Tao Cha Cafe Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Ted’s Café Escondido The Hideaway Pizza Tom + Chee

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EDMOND VETERANS MEMORIAL

Recognition of Veterans

On December 10, 2019, the Edmond City Council authorized the creation of the Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee (VMAC) for the purpose of making recommendations for the development of a veterans memorial in the City of Edmond and to make recommendations regarding activities and other projects honoring veterans. The VMAC follows up on the work of the Veterans Memorial Advisory Task Force, which created the initial concept for the memorial. Matthew McClarty serves as the Chairman of VMAC. The City Council agreed on the renovation of a portion of Bickham-Rudkin Park. The park consists of 49 acres and contains a playground, fishing pond, pavilion, and dog park. The Memorial will be located at the northern end of Bickham-Rudkin Park and will potentially include a flag plaza, memorial sculpture, and other landscaping features such as walking trails and an events plaza. Central to the memorial’s concept will be plaques and tributes recognizing Edmond residents who have served our nation. As part of its ongoing work, the VMAC will develop plans, collect veterans’ stories, and solicit input from Edmond residents on appropriate displays and recognition. The Edmond Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee is creating a database of Edmond Veterans, as they plan for the creation of a comprehensive Veterans Memorial in Edmond. This information is for the sole purpose of accurately identifying Edmond Veterans who desire to be recognized. Recognition criteria is being established, and not all names submitted will be eligible for inscription at the memorial but may be recognized in other manners. The Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee is raising funds for the construction of the Edmond Veterans Memorial. If you would like to make a contribution, please complete the form which is avaliable on the City of Edmond web site and send with your donation. Contributions to the Memorial should be sent to: City of Edmond ATTN: City Clerk's Office PO Box 2970 Edmond, OK 73083

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49TH ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY

Parade

SATURDAY, JULY 3 9:00 AM - Downtown Edmond “Flying the Flag of Freedom”

Join the merriment and see bands, floats, marching groups, antique cars, clowns, round-up clubs, Shriners and more provide color and excitement to our annual parade. You may also email us for more information about the LibertyFest Parade – lfparade1776@att. nett. Parade Route: The parade is scheduled for July 3rd 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 7:45am 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 (405) 359-4442

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Parade

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. Event Chairs Jerry James Paul Kessler Communications and Staging EARS (Edmond Amateur Radio Society), Buford Ford, David James George Russell Flag Corp Scouts USA VIP/Guest area Larry Grigsby, Harold Crosley, Jim Henline, John Combs

405-348-9622 Mitch Park location. 405-330-4016 Parade Sponsors Edmond Downtown Business Association The City of Edmond UCO ONIN Group Jimmy John’s YMCA Echelawn Insurica EARS

Parade Announcer Kevin Wellfare Reviewing Stand Bill and Debbie Orcutt Vic Stillman Online Parade Broadcast Rick and Sarah Orcutt Decorations Terri and Josh Yargee Lead Banner Greg, JoAnna & Ella Barton Decorated Bikes YMCA (Pick up application) Rankin Street location.

EVENT CHAIR Jerry James

EVENT CHAIR Paul Kessler

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2021

Parade Map

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Parade Participants Edmond Police Motorcycles to lead the Parade Floats: Civic/Non Profit: • Oklahoma Team Trail of Life • Daughters of The American Revolution • Fleet Reserve Association replica Air Craft Carrier • Trail Life Oklahoma • American Legion Post 111 • LibertyFest Sponsor Float • American Heritage Girls • AMBUCS • Knights of Columbus Floats: Commercial/Business Sponsored: • Tinker Federal Credit Union • Pelco Products • Prosperity Bank • Red Beard Plumbing • Guthrie Job Corp Military Units: • Purple Heart Veterans of Oklahoma: Float • Disabled American Veterans Chapter Float, Vehicle • Personal Military APV vehicle • Military Pickup #okNavytruck Equestrian/Horse Group/Animal Group/Individual Horse /Animal drawn Wagon/Buggy: • U.S. Marshals Posse-Oklahoma • Gray Family Miniature Horses • Boys Ranch Town • Guthrie 89er Queen and Princess Marching Units: Bands/Flag Corp/Scouts: • Edmond North High School Marching Band • Edmond Memorial High School Marching Band • Santa Fe High School Marching Band • LibertyFest Flag Corp/Scout units • Lead Banner: The Bartons, Greg, JoAnna & Ella • UCO International students

Car/Vehicle/Tractor/Motorcycle (Individual): • 1931 Ford Dee French • Oklahoma Wheelman High Wheel Bicycles • 1935 Fire Truck Tim’s Body Worx • NAMI Tractor with Flags • Mini Grand Prix Car Car/Vehicle/Tractor/Motorcycle (Group): • Sooner Model’A’ Club • Edmond Stand Up For America Patriots • Central Oklahoma Corvette Club • Touchmark at Coffee Creek Golf carts YMCA Decorated Bicycles India Temple Shriners : 12-14 units VIP/Special Guests: • LibertyFest President: Terry Officer • Edmond Mayor: Darrell Davis • Edmond City Council: Horse drawn Trolley • Edmond Police Chief/Officer of the Year • UCO Police Chief: • Miss LibertyFest and Miss Teen LibertyFest/ Sons of the American Revolution • Mrs. Oklahoma Erin Elke • Oklahoma Czech Royalty • Miss Oklahoma High School America • State Representative Mike Osburn Lead/Ceremonial Units: • Edmond Fire Department • Edmond Police Department • Edmond Emergency Management • Edmond Electric • Deer Creek Fire Protection District. 2 units • UCO Police Chief • LibertyFest Banner: • Color Guard: Oklahoma Department of Corrections • LibertyFest Colonial Guard/AFJROTC Cadets. • Oak Cliff Fire Department • EMSA

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COL WILLIAM H. TALLEY, VIETNAM WAR POW

Parade Grand Marshal

Colonel William H. Talley was born 26 November 1932 and raised in Sayre, Oklahoma. He is a 1955 graduate of Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University) in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He earned his commission into the U.S. Air Force through the Reserve Officer Training Corps on 28 May 1955. Talley was awarded his pilot wings upon completion of Undergraduate Pilot Training at Webb Air Force Base, Texas, in September 1956. After completing Advanced Fighter Training and Reconnaissance School, he was assigned to the 29th, 20th, and 17th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadrons (TRS) at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. In May 1959, Talley deployed with the 17th TRS to Laon, France. He returned to the states in June 1962 and was assigned as an instructor pilot with the 3575th Pilot Training Wing at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma. In October 1966, he was assigned to Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas as a flight test maintenance officer. Talley completed F-105 Thunderchief Combat Crew Training and Wild Weasel Training before being deployed to Southeast Asia in January 1969. Talley flew 151 combat missions as an F-105 pilot with the 44th Tactical Fighter

while on another Wild Weasel mission in support of Operation Linebacker, Talley and his Electronics Warfare Officer were shot down by a MIG near Hanoi. They evaded North Vietnamese Army search parties for about eighteen hours, but were subsequently captured and taken as Prisoners of War to the “Hanoi Hilton” prison camp. Talley spent 322 days in harsh captivity and was released during Operation Homecoming on 28 March COL WILLIAM H. TALLEY, 1973. VIETNAM WAR POW Upon return to the states, Squadron out of Korat Royal Talley earned his MBA at the University of Oklahoma Thai Air Base, Thailand. and then attended Air War Returning to the states in College graduating in June November 1969, Talley was 1976. He was then assigned assigned to McConnell Air as Deputy CommandForce Base, Kansas, as an er, 35th Combat Support F-105 instructor pilot and later as an F-105G pilot with Group, George Air Force Base, California. In May 1978 the 561st Tactical Fighter he returned to Oklahoma Squadron. While deployed assigned to Tinker Air Force on temporary duty with the 17th Wild Weasel Squadron, Base as the Chief of Weap388th Tactical Fighter Wing, ons Systems and Major in Southeast Asia, he flew 31 Equipment Division under the Directorate of Contractcombat missions. He reing and Manufacturing, ceived a Distinguished FlyOklahoma Air Logistics Cening Cross with Valor for actions while flying his F-105G ter. His decorations include Wild Weasel on 21 April 1972 the Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Cross in support of F-4 air strikes Medals with Valor, Bronze against a strategic target. Star Medal with Valor, and Suppressing hostile enemy the Purple Heart Medal. Talsurface-to-air missile sites and radar controlled antiair- ley retired on 1 December 1981. craft artillery batteries, he Col. Talley is very active enabled the F-4’s to destroy in his church and meals on their targets and egress safely. Then on 11 May 1972, wheels.

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SATURDAY, JULY 3

ParkFest

Mitch Park - North of the baseball fields 1501 W. Covell Rd. 2:00 - 4:30pm Come celebrate Independence Day with fun, festive activities including watermelon (while supply lasts), bounces,and family entertainment. Food trucks are on-site. For security precautions, we ask that you not bring ice chests to the event. Enjoy delicious food from food trucks on-site. Free watermelon will be served, while supplies last. Children enjoy on-site bounces. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. For more information about ParkFest please email: EdmondParkFest@gmail.com

PARKFEST MISSION STATEMENT

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

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EVENT CHAIR Josh Officer

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