LibertyFest 2019 by Edmond Life and Leisure

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Advertiser’s Index

7UP/RC Cola................................................................................... 38 Al's Bicycles...................................................................................... 28 Alvarado’s Mexican Restaurant.........................................22 Arcadia Round Barn and Historic Route 66............32 Around the Corner....................................................................... 31 Beacon Coffee Stand................................................................22 Best of Books...................................................................................37 City of Edmond Water Conservation............................ 17 Cowboy Chicken...........................................................................22 Don’s Floor Gallery..................................................................... 36 Downtown Edmond Business Association..............19 Earl’s Rib Palace.............................................................................22 Edmond Convention & Visitors Bureau........................ 4 Edmond Electric...............................................................................2 Edmond Family Counseling.................................................42 Edmond Historical Society & Museum...................... 36 Edmond Life TV.............................................................................10 Edmond Parks & Recreation..............................................40 Edmond Trophy Company....................................................37 Fine Arts Institute............................................................................6 Francis Tuttle Technology Center...................................15 Gourmet Gallery............................................................................ 17 Hale & Company........................................................................... 13 Harriet’s Yoga................................................................................... 13

Heartland............................................................................................ 29 HobbyTown........................................................................................ 17 Integris Health Edmond..........................................................43 Lemonade House Grille..........................................................22 Matthews Funeral Home........................................................19 McLaren’s Pantry...........................................................................22 Memorial Road Church of Christ...................................... 21 Oklahoma County Elected Officials................................. 5 Othello’s Italian Restaurant................................................... 31 PELCO Products Inc................................................................... 13 Pelican Bay Aquatic Center.................................................. 21 Prime Bank........................................................................................40 Prosperity Bank.............................................................................. 13 RCB Bank............................................................................................ 30 Reid Printing..................................................................................... 36 Shop Edmond..................................................................................25 Thrifty Pharmacy.......................................................................... 28 True Sky Credit Union...............................................................42 U.S. Senator James Lankford............................................. 44 University of Central Oklahoma...........................................3 Wagner's Carnival...........................................................................7 Womack Investment Advisers...........................................19 The Zu.................................................................................................... 31

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Table of Contents

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

A Taste of Edmond.............................................26 - 27

LibertyFest Intro: "Snapshots of Freedom"....8

Wagner's Carnival........................................................28

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

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

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

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

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

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

LibertyFest Band Concert.......................................12 LibertyFest Car Show..................................................14 Letter from the Publisher........................................ 16 LibertyFest KiteFest.....................................................18 Miss LibertyFest Scholarship Pageant..........20 LibertyFest Rodeo.........................................................21

LibertyFest Parade Grand Marshal.................. 34 LibertyFest ParkFest................................................... 35 LibertyFest Fireworks Location Map..............36 LibertyFest Fireworks................................................ 37 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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"Snapshots of Freedom"

LibertyFest has 10 Festival Events to excite, entertain and dazzle our Festival audience. On the 4th of July, Fireworks will start at 9:30pm. LibertyFest in Edmond, Oklahoma was selected as one of the top 10 places to be in America on July 4th by CNN & USA Today. It is a multi-event celebration of the birthday of this great nation & 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 largest hometown 4th of July parade with over 100 entries. The grand finale of LibertyFest will be the Fireworks and entertainment 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 2019: • The 4th of July parade is scheduled for July 4th at 9am in Downtown Edmond. Application Deadline was Friday, June 8th. 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 2019 EDMOND, OKLAHOMA’S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. The LibertyFest theme for 2019 is “Snapshots of Freedom." The entire LibertyFest committee intends to promote the patriotic heritage and freedom of our community, state and country. It is the fervent desire of the committee to bring to the Edmond community events that will provide the “best fourth of July celebration ever” for you and your family. It is no surprise to many I can be told to “go fly a kite” and will never be insulted. I’m almost always ready to fly a kite. The KiteFest has been my special interest and passion for all its’ twenty nine years. We are still located at KiteFest Lane and north Santa Fe. My special invitation to all, old and young, is join us and we’ll fly a kite together. I think it most appropriate for me to extend a special “thank you” to all the LibertyFest sponsors who make our ten events possible with their generosity. They are all directly a part of the success of our patriotic, family oriented, activities. “Thank you” is my best expression of gratitude for all the hundreds of volunteers that make LibertyFest a successful celebration. There is no better group to be a part. Finally, I want to extend a personal LibertyFest invitation to you, your family and friends. The LibertyFest committee and volunteers would be honored by you joining us to experience the patriotism, freedom and family fun we present to you and the Edmond community for 2019. Help us make this the best LibertyFest ever as we enjoy it with you and make your own “snapshots of freedom.”

P.S. Go fly a kite!

Terry Officer LibertyFest President 2019

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Committee Terry Officer President/ President-Elect

Donna Young Secretary

Gwen Springer-Boots Treasurer

June Cartwright Publicity & Marketing Chairperson

Maggie Murdock Nichols

Ray Hibbard Publicity & Marketing Committee

Rob Talbot Internet Consultant

Publicity & Marketing Social Media Chairperson

Sarah London

Clay Mayrose

City of Edmond Marketing Department Special Events Coordinator

Chairman of Safety, Security & Radio Communications

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TH OF JULY FESTIVALS

LIBERTYFEST BAND CONCERT AT UCO Thursday, June 27 - 7:30pm - UCO Campus on the lawn, between Mitchell Hall Theatre and Lillard Administration building, near the Labyrinth. Watch for signs on campus. The concert will feature 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. Free watermelon and ice cream following the concert - while supplies last. LIBERTYFEST RODEO Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 300 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. 19TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW Saturday, June 29 - Hafer Park - 8:00am to 2:00pm Enter your classic car. A great opportunity to show off that special car and win trophies and prizes. Fun for all. Free to spectators. 29TH ANNUAL LIBERTYFEST KITE FESTIVAL Saturday, June 29, 9:30am - 4:30pm and Sunday, June 30, 9:30am - 4:00pm (Saturday only - Lighted Night Flight - wind and weather permitting) West Side of Mitch Park on N. Santa Fe and KiteFest Lane. Enter off of Sante Fe north of Covell. Bring the whole family to this event. Admission is free. ROAD RALLY Sunday, June 30, registration begins at 10:00am Earl's Rib Palace, 2121 S. Broadway Release Forms Required First car out at 11:00am. Entry fee is $10 per vehicle. Awards ceremony 5:00pm at Earl's Rib Palace.

A TASTE OF EDMOND Sunday, June 30 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Festival Marketplace, Downtown Edmond Enjoy tasty food from various restaurants around the community. The Taste of Edmond event is a fundraiser for LibertyFest, helping to insure the festival for years to come. Wristbands are $12 in advance, $14 online after June 10th, $20 the day of event. Children 10 & under are free. NEW! WAGNER'S CARNIVAL Wednesday, July 3 - Saturday, July 6 - Mitch Park Ticket prices & times vary, see page 28 for details. Wagner’s Carnival has been providing safe family fun and entertainment for over 30 years. Enjoy entertainment for all ages. LIBERTYFEST PARADE "Snapshots of Freedom" Thursday, July 4 - Start time 9:00am Downtown Edmond Get there early for a good seat, as over 50,000 people line the 1.5 mile route to see the state's greatest Independence Day parade. Please do not park on Parade Route! LIBERTYFEST PARKFEST Thursday, July 4 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Mitch Park, north of the baseball fields 1501 W. Covell Rd. Free watermelon (while supply lasts), music, games, family entertainment, contests and food. LIBERTYFEST FIREWORKS Thursday, July 4 - 9:30pm E. C. Hafer Park - 1034 S. Bryant Parking Lot for the baseball fields Hafer Park will be closed Spectators can watch the fireworks and listen to synchronized music on KZUC 99.3 FM UCentral Radio. Hafer Park will be closed to the public on July 4.

Visit www.libertyfest.org for the latest details!

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THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 7:30PM

Band Concert at UCO UCO Campus on the lawn, between Mitchell Hall Theatre and Lillard Administration building, near the Labyrinth. 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 Concert has been a popular event on the UCO campus for 69 years and is one of UCO’s longest running musical traditions. The concert this year is set for Thursday, June 27th at 7:30 pm. The concert will feature 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. The band numbers 88 with members from area high schools, college students, and community members. This year the band will be co-directed by Dr. Brian Lamb, Director of the UCO School of Music, and Mr. Edward Hudson, Jr., UCO alumnus and Director of Bands at Putnam City West High School..

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

EVENT

SPONSORS Hiland Dairy EVENT CHAIR Dr. Brian Lamb

CO-CHAIR Carol Lamb

CO-DIRECTOR Edward Hudson, Jr.

Homeland Stores

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 29 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 ($15.00 prior to: $20.00 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 Publisher FROM THE

Ray Hibbard

It is such a privilege for Edmond Life & Leisure to be asked to produce this official program for the LibertyFest Committee. This is our 18th 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. Of course, this program would not be possible if it were not for all the advertisers you see in these pages. They make it possible to pay for the printing and distribution of this program full of information about LibertyFest. This format allows for better publicity about our Edmond celebration and lets folks know more particulars about what is happening and when. I hope you will thank and patronize the advertisers in these pages for their support of the only LibertyFest Official Program and Guide. 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. I need to extend a personal thank you to our staff for their hard work on this program in addition to keeping up with the work for our growing weekly newspaper. The chair of the marketing committee for LibertyFest, June Cartwright, has our appreciation for her valuable help as well. We could not do this without you, June! 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 29 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 30 West side of Mitch Park on N. Santa Fe and KiteFest Lane, FREE ADMISSION Sat. 9:30 A.M – 4:30 P.M. & after sundown a Lighted Night Flight (wind & weather permitting). Sunday 9:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. The 2019 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 be team demonstrations by experienced kiters. The two-line kites are flown in synchronized figures and patterns by three or more kiters. There will also be kiters flying four-lined 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. All of these festivities and EVENT CHAIR many others will take place at Terry Officer Mitch Park on KiteFest Lane between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Saturday, June 29th and Sunday, June 30th. Saturday will include a silent auction for those interested in bidding on a 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 twolined kites and flown together in many patterns. Many have described this as an experience with UFO’s. 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 • Jason McCaleb Josh Officer • Kites in the Sky • Larry Stiles • Marti Dermer and Hideaway Pizza • Tom Arbster Cathrine Gabrel • Tulsa Windriders • Walt Mitchell • Wings of the Wind

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MISS LIBERTYFEST 2019 & MISS TEEN LIBERTYFEST 2019

Scholarship Pageant

After careful consideration, the pageant board has decided to not hold the Miss Edmond LibertyFest and Miss Edmond LibertyFest’s Outstanding Teen competition this year due to time constraints during the next year. Although the event happens in one evening, the titleholders work throughout the year in their community and to prepare for the opportunity to become Miss Oklahoma and Miss Oklahoma’s Outstanding Teen. We love being a part of the LibertyFest organization and plan to be a part of it in 2020.

Miss Titleholders 2005 – Lindsey Camp 2006 – Kimberly Hulsey 2007 – Emoly West 2008 – Talia Berning 2009 – Emoly West 2010 – Damaris Pierce Ashley 2011 – Alicia Clifton Thompson 2012 - Alex Eppler Miss Oklahoma 2013 – Veronica Wisniewski 2018, 2014 – Sarah Klein Top 15 Miss America 2015 – Ali Brooks 2016 – Ashten Vincent 2017 – Ashley Thompson 2018 – Carrigan Bradley

EVENT CHAIR Dianne Emmons

Alicia Clifton Miss Oklahoma 2012, Runner-Up Miss America

Teen Titleholders 2005 – Mary Ann Voskamp Emoly West Carrigan Bradley 2006 – Noreen Anwar Miss Oklahoma 2010, Miss Oklahoma's 4th Runner-Up Outstanding Teen 2007 – Hailey Holloway Miss America 2015 2008– Sarah White 2009 – Sarah Staats 2010 – Clytee Burchett 2011 – Heather Rasmussen 2012 – Ashten Vincent 2013 – Joei Whisenant 2014 – Carrigan Bradley 2015 – Jordan Flippo Joei Whisenant Ashten Vincent 2016 – Molly Little Miss Oklahoma's Miss Oklahoma's 2017 – Claire Grace Outstanding Teen 2013, Outstanding Teen 1st runner-up at 2018 – Tori Kostas 2014 Miss America's Outstanding Teen

The LibertyFest committee would like to thank the Scholarship Pageant Event Chair, Dianne Emmons, for all of her hard work throughout the years!

Clytee Burchett Miss Oklahoma's Outstanding Teen 2011

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51ST ANNUAL

Rodeo

SPONSORS

CTIONE D

EVENT

300 N. Kelly - Carl Benne Arena Starts: 8:00pm both nights Slack: Friday after the performance 51st Annual LibertyFest Rodeo is Sanctioned: IPRA & Open Ticket price is $10.00 Adults (12 & over) $5.00 Children (11 & under)

FRIDAY, JUNE 28 AND SATURDAY JUNE 29

&O N PE Anchor Paint Bob Howard Dodge www.EdmondRoundUpClub.com Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Chicken Express Citizens Banks 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 EVENT CHAIR EVENT CHAIR Tractor Supply Steer Wrestling Carl Kimberly Werm Flooring Systems Team Roping Benne Benne-Gray

EVENTS:

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Picture Perfect

EDMOND EATS

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Letter

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 129 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 30

Road Rally

• Entry Fee is $10 per vehicle • Registration begins at 10am – Release Forms 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. 2019 marks the 31st Anniversary for the Road Rally. The event is designed as a fun family event and really easy to participate in. It is just like a scavenger hunt on wheels. Instructions/Driving Directions/and the Questions are given to you at the start line at Earl’s Rib Palace. Follow the directions to tour all around the city answering questions as you go. Road Rally Officials will also note the time and your vehicle mileage on your Road Rally Answer Sheet. TIP: bring a clipboard or something to write on and several pens or pencils with you. The course lasts less than two hours. The car with the most correct answers and having the closest time and mileage to the ideal time and mileage is declared the winner. It is important to realize that this is NOT a race but a timed event. Finishing too fast is just as bad as finishing too slow. Registration will begin at 10am. The first car will leave at 11am. Participants can leave anytime between

11am and 2pm. (You can register and then come back to begin.) The entrance fee is $10.00 per vehicle. Trophies are awarded to the Top Ten finishers with the lowest scores and for Last Place. There must be at least two people per vehicle – a driver and a navigator. Many cars actually have several people in them. The more eyes looking, the better. But, there is one word of warning: the Road Rally has tested people’s relationships and marriages in the past…and will undoubtedly do so in the future. A good sense of direction (and sense of humor), logic and common sense all come into play. Some answers are easy, others are tricky. The challenge is there for you to take. Road Rally answers and trophy presentation will be at 5pm. Please park next to Earl’s Rib Palace by Edmond Furniture Gallery and bring your chairs. Please note that it could be sunny and hot at this time, the Road Rally ends at 6pm.

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 SPONSOR

EVENT CO-CHAIR

Rexi Phillips

Chris Harris

Earl's Rib Palace

Road Rally MISSION STATEMENT

Enjoying competition with safety in mind

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A TASTE OF

Edmond

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Festival Market Place Tickets: $12/person in advance $12/person online until June 10 $14/person online after June 10 $20/person day of event • Children 10 & under free New this year! Taste of Edmond wristbands will be available for purchase online through June 21. Wristbands will be mailed to the purchaser. Wristbands will also be available at a select group of vendors and supporters (see page 27). Wristbands are limited, don't delay! Edmond is a foodie’s dream, offering a wide array of culinary options to suit any taste or satisfy any craving. Edmond boasts of eclectic ethnic offerings and draws an ever-expanding pool of quality restaurants with our bustling economy and growing population. The “mom and pop” restaurants and Edmond staples have stood the test of time. All of Edmond’s eats come together for the Taste of Edmond! A Taste of Edmond is the primary fundraiser for LibertyFest. A donation made for a Taste of Edmond wristband will not only offer a taste of Edmond’s

TASTE

TEAM MEMBERS

EVENT CHAIR Maggie Murdock Nichols

Kimmi Houston Judy Hindman Jackie Palmer Betty Brinkman Dagmar Peery

best, it will ensure that the festival continues for generations to come. A Taste of Edmond’s family tradition had it’s beginning June 15, 1991, with 20 restaurants, in a small building on Broadway that lured 500 people through its doors. That particular year we honored the return of 63 members of Fox Battery, Edmond’s Desert Storm Troops. President Bush asked that July be the official welcoming home party for the troops that year. Your donation will allow you to sample Edmond's best restaurants and includes non-alcoholic beverages.

A Taste of Edmond Mission Statement LibertyFest’s fundraiser and Edmond’s Largest “Block Party”and Food Fest

Please note that there are no refunds since this is a donation. Due to sanitary restrictions, no animals are allowed at Taste of Edmond.

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A TASTE OF 2019 PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

Edmond

Andy's Frozen Custard Baba G. Mediterranean Grill Bahama Bucks Cowboy Chicken Dogtopia Earl's Rib Palace Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers Fuzzy's Taco Shop Hero Nutrition Hideaway Pizza Hobby's Hoagies Pizza and Deli Interurban Jimmy John's Kwan's Kitchen Lemonade House Grille Matty McMillen's Irish Pub The Meat House Nothing Bundt Cakes On the Border Othello's Italian Restaurant Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers The Real Cafe Simply Falafel Sprouts Farmers Market Steve's Rib Tao Cha Cafe Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe Ted's Cafe Escondido Tom & Chee

You may make your donation and receive a TASTE wristband in advance from the following businesses in Edmond. Edmond Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 2901 Conference Drive Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (June 1st until 5pm June 29th) ONLY outlet accepting Visa, MasterCard & Discover in advance

Edmond Life & Leisure – 107 S Broadway Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm

The Edmond Sun - 123 S. Broadway Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Fields Jewelry – 12 S. Broadway Monday-Friday 10am-6pm & Saturday 10am-4pm Gourmet Gallery – 1532 S Blvd Monday-Friday 10am-6pm & Saturday 10am-4pm Patti’s Hallmark – 3216 S. Broadway (next to Hobby Lobby) Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 12pm-5pm

Citizens Bank of Edmond – 1 E. 1st St. Monday - Friday 7am-7pm & Saturday 8am-2pm Accepting credit cards the week of the event LibertyFest Car Show – Hafer Park Saturday, June 29, 8am-2pm

EVENT SPONSORS 7UP/RC • Bob Moore Auto Group • Citizens Bank of Edmond Conventions and More • Edmond Electric • The Edmond Sun Edmond Life & Leisure • Heartland Payment Systems INTEGRIS Health Edmond • Reddy Ice • US Foods

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NEW THIS YEAR!

Wagner's Carnival

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 - SATURDAY, JULY 6 Location: Mitch Park Rides, games and food stands

Tickets: $20 — Wednesday, July 3rd — Time: 5 pm to 10 pm. Tickets: $25 — Thursday, July 4th — Time: 11 am to 10 pm. Tickets: $20 — Friday, July 5th — Time: 5 pm to 10 pm. Tickets: $25 — Saturday, July 6th — Time: 2 pm to 10 pm. Wagner’s Carnival has been providing safe family fun and entertainment for over 30 years. Enjoy entertainment for all ages. There is something for everyone, from old-fashioned favorites like the Merry-Go-Round, Tea Cups and Ferris Wheel, and the new fast and exciting rides such as the Zipper, Kamikaze, and Hurricane. Step up to win with games of skill and luck. When it comes to food, we’ve got it. Anything from cotton candy to funnel cakes. Find over 30 attractions to fulfill your entertainment needs.

EVENT CHAIR Terry Officer

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4TH OF JULY

Parade

THURSDAY, JULY 4

9:00 AM - Downtown Edmond “Snapshots of Freedom 4th of July” Over 50,000 spectators line the 1.5 mile Parade route in downtown Edmond to watch the greatest July 4th parade in Oklahoma. 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 – LibFestParade@aol.com Parade Route: 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. 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. Decorations Terri James Decorated Bikes YMCA Rankin Street Facility (405-348-9622) Mitch Park Facility (405330-4016) Lead Banner Trevor & Kendra Kelly & Family Professional Floats Parade Specialties: Jim Dittmer 602-330-1860 Event Chairs Jerry James Charles James

VIP/Guests Area John Combs Harold Crosley Larry Grigsby Jim Henline Entry Staging Buford Ford David James George Russell Andrew Wolf Special Thanks to Weathers TV & Appliance Rick & Sarah Orcutt Reviewing Stand Parade Announcer: Kevin Wellfare Bill and Debbie Orcutt Rick and Sarah Orcutt Vic Stillman Paul Kessler

Support and Communications Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS) Tyler Tasone Coordinator Clay Mayrose Coordinator/ Safety Officer Cory Watkins Safety Officer Frankie Tasone Safety/Staging

EVENT CHAIR Jerry James

Scout Coordinator Rao Velvadapu

EVENT CHAIR Charles James

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Parade Participants Floats: Civic/Non Profit: • Oklahoma Team Trail of Life • NAMI of Edmond • Edmond AMBUCS • Daughters of The American Revolution • The Honor Crew • The Round Barn/Central Oklahoma Rt. 66 Floats: Commercial/Business Sponsored: • Vital Signs of Oklahoma • Allegiance Credit Union • Frontier Towing • America’s Incredible Pizza • A & T Mechanical • Tinker Federal Credit Union • Wild West Trailers • Pelco Products • Kirkpatrick Bank • Prosperity Bank • Keller Williams • Better Homes and Gardens Realty • Red Beard Plumbing • Dental Depot • Fossil Stone • OU Medical Center Edmond • Heartland Payment Systems Military Units: • Purple Heart Veterans of Oklahoma • Disabled American Veterans Chapter 39 • United State Submarine Veterans/USS Oklahoma City replica Submarine • US Air Force Recruiting • Edmond Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol • American Legion Frank H. Collings Post III • Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 268 • 45th Infantry Museum Equestrian/Horse Group/Animal Group/Individual: • Boys Ranch Town Riding Club • Side Saddle Sisters Horse /Animal drawn Wagon/Buggy: • Cattlemen Steak House Covered Wagon • U.S. Marshals Posse-Oklahoma • Gray Family Miniature Horses Marching Units: Bands/Flag Corp/Scouts: • Edmond North High School Marching Band

• Edmond Memorial High School Marching Band • Edmond Santa Fe High School Marching Band • LibertyFest Flag Corp/Scout units • Sierra Santa Fe twirler Car/Vehicle/Tractor/Motorcycle (Individual): • 1931 Ford Model’A’: Dee French • 1929 Ford Model ‘A’ pickup: Ken Boyer Car/Vehicle/Tractor/Motorcycle (Group): • Okie ‘A’s’ Model A Club • Oklahoma Cushman Club • Touchmark at Coffee Creek • Sooner Model ’A’ Club • Oklahoma County Sheriffs Department • Canadian Rivers Old Iron Club • Red Dirt Jeeps • Central Oklahoma Antique Tractor Asc. • Central Oklahoma Corvette Club India Temple Shriners VIP/Special Guests: • LibertyFest President: Terry Officer • Edmond Mayor: Daniel O’Neil • 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 • Bob Moore Auto Group/U.S. Para Olympic winners • Lauren Stephens-National American Miss Oklahoma Teen • Mrs. Oklahoma International 2019 • Prague Kolache Festival Royalty • Oklahoma Miss Amazing Lead/Ceremonial Units: • Edmond Fire Department • Edmond Police Department • Edmond Emergency Management • Edmond Electric • Deer Creek Fire Protection District • UCO Police Chief • LibertyFest Banner • Color Guard: Oklahoma Department of Corrections • LibertyFest Colonial Guard/AFJROTC Cadets

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REAR ADMIRAL GREGORY SLAVONIC

Parade Grand Marshal

A native of Great Bend, Kansas, Rear Adm. Greg Slavonic was raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University and then enlisted in the Navy. After completing boot camp and Signalman "A" school he received orders to the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CVA 64) and completed two western Pacific deployments in support of combat operations in Vietnam. In 1976, he earned a master’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. In November 1990, Slavonic was deployed to Southeast Asia to support Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and assigned to General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander, U.S. Central Command. He was assigned to the Joint Information Bureau (JIB) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He served as the chief of the Navy’s New Desk and the senior combat correspondent pool (CCP) officer. The CCP assignment included embarking with a media pool aboard the USS Tripoli (LPH 10) when the ship struck an underwater tethered mine causing extensive flooding to the forward third of the ship, almost sinking her. In his 34 year career, Slavonic served in many leadership roles including four command tours. On one command tour, he was honored as a recipient of the Rear Adm. Robert Ravitz Award for public affairs excellence. He led two Joint U.S. Military Assistance Teams to Manila, advising the Armed Forces of Philippines on effective use of strategic communications operations against the

Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic Islamic terrorist group Abu Sayyaf. In addition, Slavonic lead public affairs team which coordinated and executed the media coverage for commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and for movie premiere “Pearl Harbor” aboard the USS Stennis (CVN 74). Slavonic was the Navy’s sixth special assistant to the chief of information in Washington, D.C., and director of public affairs (Reserve) from June 2001 to 2005. In this dual role, he served as principal advisor to the chief of information responsible for all aspects of the Navy’s Public Affairs Program. He established and maintained professional working relationships with Navy Secretariat offices, other Department of Defense commands and activities within the Pentagon and in the Washington Capitol Region. In addition, he was responsible for the training and readiness of more than 500 public affairs specialists

assigned to 26 different units across the United States. In June 2004, Slavonic was mobilized to support Operation Enduring Freedom II, Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the newly formed Multinational Force-Iraq (MNF-I) staff and served as the director of strategic communications and public affairs for Commanding General. He was the first U.S. Navy flag officer assigned to MNF-I and directed the daily operations for Combined Press Information Center (CPIC). During his deployment he also organized and directed the media pool for the first court appearance and arraignment of Saddam Hussein and eleven other high ranking Iraqi officials. In addition, worked closely with U.S. State Department to resolve many sensitive international issues at the historical biblical site of Babylon. His military awards include the Legion of Merit Medal, Bronze Star Medal (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal (three awards) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation and numerous other campaign and service medals. During his civilian career he held many media management positions. He served as co-chair and led the effort to design, build and raise $1.1 million dollars for the USS Oklahoma Memorial at Pearl Harbor. Slavonic was formerly the chief of staff for U.S. Senator James Lankford (OK-R) and on June 11, 2018 was sworn in as the 19th assistant secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.

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THURSDAY, JULY 4

ParkFest

Mitch Park - North of the baseball fields 1501 W. Covell Rd. 4:00 - 6:00pm Come celebrate Independence Day with fun, festive activities including inflatables, music, face painting, and tasty food. There will be a 60′ inflatable obstacle course, Cars 21'′ double lane slide. Cliff Jump, Wipe Out, and Mickey Park Playland. Enjoy delicious food and snocones, Kona Ice, Sizzle and Spice, and Racks on Racks BBQ. Free watermelon will be served, while supplies last. Kids can design their own patriotic frisbee at the craft station thanks to our friends at Oriental Trading Company.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Enjoy music, food, and fun at this family event.

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 Brittany Platt

EVENT CHAIR Dillon Platt

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