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Table of Contents
LibertyFest Advertisers Index...........................................4
LibertyFest ParkFest............................................................26
50 Years of Edmond Family Festivals..........................8
Road Rally Traveling Trivia Game................................28
Letter from the LibertyFest President........................9
Liberty Sprint.............................................................................29
Festival Committee............................................................... 10
LibertyFest Parade........................................................ 30-35
LibertyFest Schedule of Events.................................... 11
LibertyFest Parade Route................................................. 32
Flag Retirement Ceremony .........................................................12
LibertyFest Parade Participants................................... 33
LibertyFest Rodeo..................................................................14
LibertyFest Parade Grand Marshal............................ 34
Letter from the Publisher.................................................. 16
LibertyFest Fireworks Location Map........................36
LibertyFest Car Show.......................................................... 18
LibertyFest Fireworks.......................................................... 37
LibertyFest KiteFest..............................................................20
Fireworks Safety......................................................................38
Edmond Restaurants........................................................... 22
Letter from the Mayor of Edmond..............................39
Letter from the President of UCO............................... 23
LibertyFest Sponsors............................................................41
LibertyFest Band Concert................................................ 24
LibertyFest Event Map........................................................ 42
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Advertiser’s Index
Autoworks .........................................................................................34 Arcadia Round Barn...................................................................32 Around the Corner .....................................................................22 Best of Books .................................................................................13 City of Edmond Water Conservation...........................21 Crossing's Community Church ...........................................5 Danny Marx........................................................................................17 Downtown Edmond Business Association ............38 Earl's Rib Palace ...........................................................................22 Edmond Electric .............................................................................2 Edmond Family Counseling ...............................................19 Edmond Historical Society ..................................................19 Edmond Parks & Recreation .................................15,17,19 Edmond Trophy & Awards ...................................................34 Fairview Baptist Church .........................................................30 Fine Arts Institute ...........................................................................6 Francis Tuttle Technology Center ....................................7
Gary Baccus - State Farm ..................................................42 Gourmet Gallery ........................................................................13 Integris Health Edmond ......................................................43 James Lankford .........................................................................44 Kevin Calvey .................................................................................25 Larry Stein..... .................................................................................25 Matthews Funeral Home ......................................................7 McBride Orthopedic Hospital ...........................................4 McLaren's Pantry........................................................................22 Memorial Road Church of Christ ..................................13 Oklahoma ER & Hospital ....................................................15 Prosperity Bank ..........................................................................13 RCB Bank ........................................................................................38 Reid Printing ..................................................................................17 Shop Edmond ..............................................................................17 Thrifty Pharmacy ......................................................................32 University of Central Oklahoma ......................................3 Visit Edmond ................................................................................40
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"50 Years of Edmond Family Festivals"
Libertyfest 2022 50th Anniversary Pin The 2022 LibertyFest Collector Pin is available for $5 each. if you are interested in purchasing the LibertyFest Pin contact Terry Officer at tofflibertyfest@cox.net or 405-341-5477 with your request. Thank you.
To Volunteer
A LibertyFest Collector's T-shirt (a $20 value) is provided to each volunteer while supply lasts. Hurry! Limited supply available. To volunteer for LibertyFest, call 405-820-9667 or email libertyfest.pr@gmail.com. Think about it... LibertyFest has ten 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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Terry Officer
WELCOME TO LIBERTYFEST 2022 EDMOND, OKLAHOMA’S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. It is with a great sense of pride and humility that I welcome all to join me in celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of “Edmond Fourth of July Festivals” known today as “LibertyFest”. In 1972 a handful of Edmond leaders came together with an idea to recognize the Fourth of July and include the citizens of Edmond. A small parade, a rodeo and a downtown dance were the first events for the celebration in 1972. I am proud to be a small part of the many volunteers that assemble each year to continue the traditions started by so few 50 years ago. Attend and enjoy. We are more than ready for healthy, fun and safe LibertyFest for 2022. It is my pleasure to thank the hundreds of volunteers that make LibertyFest a successful Fourth of July celebration. I must express gratitude to all our generous and loyal sponsors. THANK YOU, we could not continue without you. I would be remiss not to extend our gratitude to all who attend our events. While I have the opportunity, as KiteFest chairman, I want to personally invite one and all to join me outdoors and “go fly a kite.” I want to conclude with an invitation to you, your family and friends to join our Semi-Centennial celebration and experience family fun, freedom and patriotism during LibertyFest 2022.
P.S. Go fly a kite!
Terry Officer
LibertyFest President 2022
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Terry Officer President
Donna Young Eriech Tapia Secretary President Elect Digital Media Chairman
Gwen Springer Boots Treasurer
Joshua Officer Member-atLarge & Parkfest Chair
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Charles Campbell Army Liaison
June Cartwright Publicity Chair
Thomas Gunter Volunteer Chair
Clay Mayrose Safety Director
Jake Strother Publicity Member
Ray Hibbard Publicity Member
Sarah London City of Edmond Special Events Coordinator
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Edmond’s
FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY Sunday, June 12, 2022 Time: 2:00 P.M. Location: The flag retirement ceremony will be held behind Edmond Fire Station #2 West 15th St. & Kelly For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation’s strength and unity. It’s been a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. And it has been a prominent icon in our national history. LIBERTYFEST BAND CONCERT AT UCO Thursday, June 30th Time: 7:30P.M. Location: UCO Campus adjacent to Mitchell Hall. The UCO Summer Band conducted by Dr. Brian Lamb, Director of the UCO School of Music. This will be the 71st year for one of UCO’s longest running musical traditions, and the 49th year that it has been part of Edmond’s LibertyFest! Free Event 53RD ANNUAL LIBERTYFEST RODEO Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 Starts at 8:00pm 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 bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and bull riding. 22ND ANNUAL CAR SHOW Saturday, June 25th 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). A free T-Shirt and dash plaque are awarded to the first 200 entries. 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 ($20.00 prior to: $25.00 Day of the Event).
4TH OF JULY FESTIVALS 32ND ANNUAL LIBERTYFEST KITE FESTIVAL Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th 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 34TH ANNUAL ROAD RALLY Sunday, July 3, registration begins at 10:00am. Scavenger hunt begins at 11 a.m. Earl's Rib Palace, 2121 S. Broadway Release Forms, license, and insurance Required First car out at 11:00am. Entry fee is $15 per vehicle.- Cash Only Awards ceremony 5:00pm at Earl's Rib Palace. 50TH ANNUAL EDMOND LIBERTYFEST PARADE “50 Years of Family Festivals” Saturday, July 4rd Time: 9:00 A.M. Downtown Edmond. Spectators line the 1.5 mile parade route in downtown Edmond to watch the greatest July 4th parade in Oklahoma. 50TH ANNUAL LIBERTYFEST PARKFEST Saturday, July 2nd Mitch Park North of the baseball field Time: 12:30P.M. to 3:00P.M. Free watermelon (while supply lasts), inflatables and family entertainment. Food trucks on-site. For security precautions we ask that you not bring ice chests to the event. NEW LIBERTY SPRINT Edmond LibertFest Parade Route Run/Walk Monday July 4th, 2022 Check -in: 7:15 a.m. Start Time: 8:15 a.m. End Time: 8:45 a.m. Location: Corner Ayers & Broadway take one lap around the parade route Price: $20 race fee Plus $2.20 sign up fee Registration: Ends July 3rd, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. (Approx.1.5 miles)
50TH ANNUAL LIBERTYFEST FIREWORKS Monday, 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, Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at all LibertyFest Events.
Visit www.libertyfest.org for the latest details!
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The flag retirement ceremony will be held behind Edmond Fire Station #2 West 15th St. & Kelly Time: 2:00 P.M. For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation’s strength and unity. It’s been a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. And it has been a prominent icon in our national history.
EVENT
SPONSORS
Edmond VFW Post 4938, VFW Post 4938 Auxiliary, Boy Scouts, DAR & Edmond Fire Department
Back Row: VFW Post 4938 Commander Michael Lindsey, Tammy Ross Cordelia Steen Chapter NSDAR Regent, VFW Senior Vice Commander Deric Duncan, Eagle Scout Jack Jones Troop 349. Front Row: Buford Ford VFW member, Amanda Duncan VFW Auxiliary President and Ralph Lindsey VFW member.
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300 N. Kelly - Carl Benne Arena Starts: 8:00pm both nights Slack: Friday after the performance 53rd Annual LibertyFest Rodeo is Sanctioned: IPRA & Open Ticket price is $10.00 Adults (12 & over) $5.00 Children (11 & under) Friday evening, opening ceremony will feature the US Army Band & Artillery Half Section from Fort Sill. www.EdmondRoundUpClub.com
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EVENTS: Bareback Riding Barrel Racing Bull Riding Calf Roping
EVENT SPONSORS
Bob Howard Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Chicken Express Citizens Bank of Edmond DirtWerx of Oklahoma Earl’s Rib Palace Edmond Amateur Radio Society (E.A.R.S) Matthews Funeral Home Sleep Inn – Edmond Stillwater Milling Company 77th US Army Band from Fort Sill
Saddle Bronc Riding Steer Wrestling Team Roping
EVENT CHAIR Kimberly Benne-Gray
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FROM THE
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERTYFEST
Ray Hibbard
Our Edmond community is thrilled to host the biggest and best 4th of July festival here in Edmond, Oklahoma. It is the 50th 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 50th year of celebration. We also owe a giant thank you to Citizen’s Bank of Edmond for being the Premiere sponsor for this big event. "LibertyFest is truly one of the best line-up of celebrations in Oklahoma. For 50 years it has encouraged participation of everyone in our community - from businesses to residents. It shines a light on why Edmond is such a wonderful place to live. Citizens Bank of Edmond is proud to be a headlining sponsor of LibertyFest and we look forward to seeing our friends and neighbors at the events throughout our community, celebrating our great nation,” said Citizens Bank of Edmond CEO, Jill Castilla. 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 week long 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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22ND ANNUAL
Car Show
SATURDAY, JUNE 25 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.
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COMMITTEE
EVENT CHAIR Bob Meinders
Chandler Cook Linda Drumm Pat Goodin David Graham Austin Kelley Tony Lovio
Car Show Mission Statement Provide a great family fun event with an opportunity to re-live memories from a by-gone era.
EVENT SPONSOR
Prosperity Bank
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KiteFest
32ND ANNUAL
SATURDAY, JUNE 25 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 26 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 and North Santa Fe. This years kite festival is dedicated to all the long time kiters who have supported KiteFest. 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. The Kite Festival will include kites for the oldest and 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.” Some of the largest kites made will be at KiteFest. 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 many others will take place at Mitch Park between Saturday, June 25th, and Sunday June 26th. 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 KiteFest.
After sundown (Saturday only - night fly - weather and wind permitting.) Lights will be placed on kites and flown 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. Saturday, June 25th, EVENT CHAIR and Sunday, June 26th, are Terry Officer dedicated to kite flying for anyone who wants to “go fly a kite”. If there are any questions about this event contact Terry Officer at (405) 341-5477 All kite flying events are weather & wind permitting. Everyone is welcome to come fly a kite! Bring your own from home or purchase one at the event! Premiere Sponsor
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 Hideaway Pizza • American Kitefliers Association • Cathrine Gabrel • Dave Young • Ed Davis High Plains Delta • Josh Officer • Kites in the Sky • Larry Stiles • Martie Dermer • Tom Arbster Tulsa Windriders • Walt Mitchell • Wings of the Wind Kites & Toys
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Local Favorites
EDMOND EATS
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Patti NeuholdRavikumar
WELCOME TO LIBERTYFEST! Welcome to Liberty Fest! 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 voices 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 132 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 it stands.
Patti Neuhold-Ravikumar Patti Neuhold-Ravikumar President University of Central Oklahoma
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THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 7:30PM
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 Summer Band will be conducted by Dr. Brian Lamb, Director of the UCO School of Music and will be joined by the 77th Army Band from Fort Sill. This will be the 71st year for one of UCO’s longest running musical traditions, and the 50th 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 CHAIR Dr. Brian Lamb
CO-CHAIR Julie Drumm
EVENT SPONSORS UCO Hiland Dairy
77th Army Band from Fort Sill
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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ParkFest
Mitch Park - North of the baseball fields 1501 W. Covell Rd. 12:30 - 3:00pm Come celebrate Independence Day with fun, festive activities including watermelon (while supply lasts), inflatables, and family entertainment. Enjoy delicious food from the food trucks & Edmond Summit Rotary available on-site. For security precautions, we ask that you not bring ice chests to the event. 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.
EVENT COMMITTEE
EVENT SPONSORS
Allison's Fun inc. City of Edmond
EVENT CHAIR Josh Officer
Josh Officer
Oriental Trading Company US Army Recruiting Office Memorial Rd.
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Road Rally
Traveling Trivia Game • 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. 2022 LibertyFest Road Rally. The event is designed as a The entrance fee is $15.00 per vehicle. Trophies are fun family event and is really easy to participate in. awarded to the top five finishers with the lowest scores It is a scavenger hunt on wheels. and for the last place. There must be at least two people Instructions, driving directions, and questions are givper vehicle – a driver and a navigator. Many cars actually en to you at the starting line at Earl’s Rib Palace. Follow have several people in them. The more eyes look-ing, the directions to tour the city answering questions as the better. There is one word of warning: The Road Rally you go. As you leave, Road Rally officials will also note has tested people’s relationships and marriages in the both the time your vehicle leaves and your vehicle mile- past…and will un-doubtedly do so in the future. age, recording it on your Road Rally Answer Sheet. A good sense of direction (and sense of humor), logic, TIP: Bring a clipboard or something to write on and and common sense all come into play. Some answers several pens or pencils with you. are easy; others are tricky. The challenge is there for you The course lasts less than two hours. The car with the to take. most correct answers and having the closest time and Road Rally answers and trophy presentation will be at mileage to the ideal time and mileage is declared the 5 pm. Please park next to Earl’s Rib Palace by Edmond winner. It is important to realize that this is NOT a race Furniture Gallery and bring your chairs. Please note that but a timed event. Finishing too fast is just as bad as it could be sunny and hot at this time. The Road Rally finishing too slowly. Awards Ceremony ends at 6 pm. Registration on the day of the Road Rally will begin at Thank you to our location sponsor Earl’s Rib Palace. 10 am. The first car will leave at 11 am. Participants can Interested in becoming a LibertyFest Road Rally leave anytime between 11 am and 2 pm. (you can regSponsor? Contact info@LibertyFest.org. ister and then come back to begin.) Online registrants The LibertyFest Road Rally committee is also looking must also check in. for volunteers to help on the day of the event. if you are Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at all LibertyFest interested contact us at: RoadRally@LibertyFest.org. events. Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2021 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
EVENT CO-CHAIR
Rexi Phillips
Chris Grahm
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Traveling Trivia Game
SPONSOR
MISSION STATEMENT
Earl's Rib Palace US Army Recruiting Office Memorial Rd
Enjoying competition with safety in mind
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MONDAY, JULY 4
Liberty Sprint
• Check -in: 7:15 a.m. Start Time: 8:15 a.m. End Time: 8:45 a.m. • Price: $20 race fee Plus $2.20 sign up fee • Registration: Ends July 3rd, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. • Location: Corner Ayers & Broadway take one lap around the parade route (Approx.1.5 miles)
CHAIR
Josh Moore Have you ever wanted to Run (or Walk) in front of thousands of spectators at Oklahoma's largest July 4th celebration?? Join us before the start of the LibertyFest Parade in Downtown Edmond for the 2022 Liberty Sprint!! We'll begin at 8:15 a.m. sharp at the corner of Broadway & Ayers in Edmond and take one lap around the parade route (approx. 1.5 miles). Dogs and strollers are welcome - Patriotic costumes are highly encouraged!! $20 for Adults - $10 for School Aged Children - Toddlers and Younger Are Free. The first 400 registrants will receive a commemorative 50th Year LibertyFest cinch bag. The Liberty Sprint is volunteer coordinated and 100% of proceeds will benefit Oklahoma Cleats For Kids.
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50TH ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY MONDAY, JULY 4
9:00 AM - Downtown Edmond “50 Years of Edmond Fun, Family Festivals” Join the merriment and see bands, floats, marching groups, antique cars, clowns, roundup clubs, Shriners and more provide color and excitement to our annual parade. You may also email us for more information about the LibertyFest Parade – parade@ libertyfest.org 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 7:45am 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
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50TH ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY MONDAY, JULY 4
9:00 AM - Downtown Edmond “50 Years of Edmond Fun, Family Festivals” We are excited to announce our fly over! See the warbirds fly over the 4th of July parade. • WWII 1944 P 51 Fighter “Miss America”: Pilot Dr Brent Hisey • WWII 1945 B-25 “Super Rabbit” : Pilots-Dr. Walter Bell & Larry Lambrecht • WWII Douglas A-26 Invader: Pilot David Huffman
Special thanks to our Premiere Sponsor Citizen’s Bank of Edmond!
Parade Sponsors Citizens Bank of Edmond • ONIN Staffing • Insurica • The Edmond YMCA EARS • Jimmy John’s • Downtown Edmond Echelon Complete • UCO • The City of Edmond Parade Specialities
EVENT CHAIR Jerry James
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 Participants Flyover • WWII 1944 P 51 Fighter “Miss America”: Pilot Dr Brent Hisey • WWII 1945 B-25 “Super Rabbit” : Pilots-Dr. Walter Bell & Larry Lambrecht • WWII Douglas A-26 Invader: Pilot David Huffman Edmond Police Motorcycles to lead the Parade Floats: Civic/Non Profit: • American Heritage Girls • The Door Church • American Legion Post 111 • Purple Heart Veterans • Oklahoma Team Trail of Life • Daughters of the American Revolution Cordelia Steen Chapter • Fleet Reserve Association: Replica of Aircraft carrier • LibertyFest/Sons of the American Revolution • LibertyFest/Okie Dokie Banjo Band/Sponsor Float • Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma Floats: Commercial/Business Sponsored: • Tinker Federal Credit Union • Pelco Products • Prosperity Bank • Citizen’s Bank of Edmond • Keller Williams • Kirkpatrick Bank • Apex Dance Studio • Visionary Balloonworx • Nami of Greater OKC • Unpluggs Paint and Play • Lock it Up Safes • Clayton Westlake Senior Services • Suntech Heat and Air • Jazzercise Edmond • The Beacon School Equestrian/Horse Group/Animal Group/Individual Horse /Animal drawn Wagon/Buggy: • Cattleman’s Steakhouse Wagon/Mike Davis • U.S. Marshals Posse Old Jail Wagon and Outriders • Express Clydesdales 6 horse Stage Coach • 3F Ranch Riders (8-12) • Gray Family Miniature Horses and buggy Marching Units: Bands/Flag Corp/Scouts: • Miss Lauren's Western Characters • Edmond North High School Marching Band • Edmond Memorial High School Marching Band • Santa Fe High School Marching Band • LibertyFest Flag Corp/Scout units • Edmond Home School Band • Rumble the Bison • Highlanders of Oklahoma Scottish Band • Camp Gladiator • UCO International Students • Scout Flag Corp: State and Military Flags, 50ft X 76ft American Flag, 20ft X 30ft Oklahoma Flag • Premier Martial Arts
Car/Vehicle/Tractor/Motorcycle (Individual): • Replica 1901 Olds. Josh and Terri (James) Yargee • KOKH Channel 25 • Thunder Birds Living History(45th Infantry) • Savor: Meals to Go • Bowers trucking: 53 ft truck with a Salute to the Military • Kenneth Roberts. 1935 Ford Coupe • Roofing Solutions • VFW 4938 of Edmond • M113 Track Vehicle • 1935 Firetruck: Tim’s Body Worx Guthrie • KFOR weather Interceptor 4 • Daughters of the American revolution Samuel King Chapter • 1930 Model ‘A’ Double Clutch Ford: Grady, Riggs & Whaley family • 1930 Chevrolet Sedan: Errol and Susan Russell • North Edmond Chick-fil-A Van and Cow mascot • Edmond Ambucs • Edmond Roundup Club Royalty • Mary Kaye Cosmetics Pink Cadillac: Kay Hemphill Car/Vehicle/Tractor/Motorcycle (Group): • Stand up For America: Trucks and Mounted horse unit • Sooner Model A Club • Heartland Camaro Club • Baxter Electric vehicles • Oklahoma County Sheriff: Multiple units • Kickingbird Golf Club-Celebrating Grand reopening • Oklahoma Ram Club • Air National Guard-205th Engineering Installation Squadron 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 wagon Antler Farms • Edmond Police Chief/Officer of the Year: Dakota Seales • UCO Police Chief Jeff Harp • Elite Miss, Miss Oklahoma Teen, Miss Oklahoma Regency International (3) • County Commissioner Kevin Calvey and Family • State Senator Adam Pugh and Family • Oklahoma Czech/Slovak Royalty. Queen, Jr. Queen and Princess and Princes • Mrs. Czech Republic World Pageant title holder Jennifer Fillmore • Oklahoma County Special District Judge James Siderias Lead/Ceremonial Units: • Edmond Police Motorcycles (8) • Lead banner: Greg, JoAnna and Ella Barton • Edmond Fire Department • Edmond Emergency Management • Edmond Electric • EMSA • Color Guard: Oklahoma Department of Corrections • LibertyFest Colonial Guard/AFJROTC Cadets • Deer Creek Fire Protection District Fire engine
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MISS DARCI LYNNE AND PETUNIA
Parade Grand Marshal
Actor / Singer / Ventriloquist Darci Lynne is the youngest contestant to ever win NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” garnering over 90M views on AGT’s YouTube and the most votes for a final performance in the history of the show. She won the hearts of America with her sweetheart disposition and undeniable talent. In 2018, she kicked off her national tour selling out her first headlining family friendly show in just six minutes, continually adding shows to meet the overwhelming demand. On the heels of a record-breaking 2019, the gifted Singer/Ventriloquist kicked off her 2021 “My Lips Are Sealed (Except When They're Not)” National Tour where she shares her passion for performance and brings her enchanting music across the country.
Growing up in Oklahoma, her polished, impeccable skill as a ventriloquist at such a young age is jaw dropping and sure to inspire the next generation to keep the MISS DARCI LYNNE craft alive, followers and 67M total likes but when she sings, her in one year (@its_darcilynne). voice leaves her audiences Darci has been seen breathless. on “America’s Got TalDarci has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, opened for ent,” “America’s Got Talent: Fergie at Caesar’s Palace on Champions,” NBC’s “Little New Year’s Eve, and starred Big Shots,” “Food Networks” kids Baking Championship,” in her own NBC Christmas Nickelodeon’s “All That,” Special. Darci Lynne’s pop“Unfiltered”, and “Side Husularity on stage and TV has tle”, “Ellen,” “The Kelly Clarkexpanded onto the social media scene with her TikTok son Show” and the “Today Show.” profile soaring from 7K folFor more information visit lowers at the beginning of darcilynne.com. 2021, to an astounding 4M
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The Express Clydesdales 2nd appearance in the LibertyFest parade. They serve as the Goodwill Ambassadors for Express Employment Professionals. A staffing company built upon faith and helping people succeed, Express utilizes these gentle giants not just as goodwill ambassadors but as a neighborhood marketing tool traveling across North America helping raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network and other charitable organizations. These rare black and white Clydesdales weigh in at 2,000 pounds each. They stand between 18 and 19 hands high. The Express Clydesdales eat about 12 pounds of grain and 15 pounds of hay each day. Each horse is wearing a handcrafted set of English Leather Show harness. The harness weighs around 180 pounds per horse and costs an average of $10,000 per horse. The Show Wagon: The wagon is a replica of a turn-of-the-century Studebakerdelivery wagon. Such wagons were used to deliver freight to and from the cities. The wagon is equipped with a fifth-wheel design, which allows the wagon to make very sharp turns. The wagon also features roller bearing wheels, brakes, and lights, and weighs over 3,000 pounds! The Stagecoach: The stagecoach is a beautiful, handcrafted
replica of an 1880 Abbott Downing Hotel Coach. Commissioned by Express the coach is capable of seating 24 people, weighs over 4,000 pounds and is 12 feet high. The gold leaf trim and hand painted mural makes this truly a work of art. With the eight-horse hitch the length of the unit is about 54 feet They were crowned the 2015 World Champion Eight-Horse hitch in London, Ontario at the World Clydesdale Show. In addition, they won Best in Show, Supreme Champion Clydesdale at the World Champion competition at the Calgary Stampede. This team of Clydesdales has made appearances all over the United States and Canadaincluding such notable events as the Calgary Stampede, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Tournament of Roses Parade and numerous other events across the nation. The Express Clydesdale Barn is located just north of Interstate 40 in Yukon, Oklahoma. The Express Clydesdales are housed in a specially reconstructed barn originally built in 1936. A group of Amish barn specialists came from Indiana to rebuild the barn's structure. Now the barn is a welcome center for visitors from around the world, featured with pine wood and walnut trim and brass fixtures throughout. Please visit their website www. expressclydesdales.com for more information.
We have some exciting new entries in the 50th Annual LibertyFest Parade this year including the Bag Pipe Band.Nearly half a century ago, there were no bagpipe bands in Oklahoma. The nearest was in Chicago and most US bands were on the coasts. Colonel Cliff MacLean Hansen founded our band in 1957 to bring this inspiring music to the people of Oklahoma. Col. Hansen, the dean of Oklahoma pipers, continued to play regularly with The Highlanders until his death in 2006. Since its initial public appearance in 1958, the band has performed for a diverse company of groups and individuals including government officials, foreign dignitaries, local churches, universities, and schools. We
strive to continue Col. Hansen's mission to provide the people of Oklahoma with quality and inspirational bagpipe music!
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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! Drone show prior to fireworks - 9:15PM.
EVENT SPONSORS City of Edmond EVENT CHAIR Robert H. Meinders
Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS) University of Central Oklahoma
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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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FROM THE
Mayor
Darrell A. Davis
WELCOME TO EDMOND LIBERTYFEST It's my honor to welcome you to the 2022 LibertyFest celebration. For 50 years now, LibertyFest has been Edmond's joyous appreciation of our nation's freedom and independence. Once again, LibertyFest will offer Edmond and our region a week of events with something for everyone of every age to enjoy. Many great family activities, including an exciting rodeo and a variety of outdoor activities, will culminate with our nationally recognized parade and spectacular fireworks display on July 4. For all the fun, it also is a chance for us to pause and reflect on those before us who made all the freedoms we enjoy possible, and look to not just where we have come from as a nation, but also where we are going. Still, an event like this doesn't happen without the dedicated work of so many in our community, hundreds of committed volunteers who work year-round to plan and coordinate so many moving parts in the background. Their hard work is testimony to our community's spirit and its pride in freedom and opportunity we are blessed to enjoy as Americans. So, along with a welcome, I also offer words of thanks to all those who make this event possible. Your commitment is a reflection of our community, and it's a vision we all can take pride in. I hope you will join us for LibertyFest 2022 and enjoy all our celebration has to offer, and cherish this time of fellowship with your family, friends and neighbors. Happy Birthday America!
Darrell A. Davis
Mayor Edmond, Oklahoma
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Festival Sponsors FESTIVAL SPONSORS A Special thank you to our Premiere Sponsor Citizens Bank of Edmond • City of Edmond • Designs North • Edmond Amateur Radio Society • Edmond Economic Development Authority • Edmond Electric • Edmond Life & Leisure • Eriech Tapia • Kaut/ KFOR Freedom 43 • KOKH Fox 25
• S & S Textiles Inc. • Signs to Go • The Lark & The Ember • The Onin Staffing • University of Central Oklahoma • US Army Memorial Recruiting Station • US Army • Visit Edmond • III Oaks Video
EVENT SPONSORS Allison’s Fun Inc.• American Kitefliers Association • Bob Howard Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Boy Scouts of America • Cathrine Gabrel • Chicken Express Cordelia Steen Chapter NSDAR • Dave Young • DirtWerx of Oklahoma • Earl’s Rib Palace • Echelawn Complete • Ed Davis • Edmond Amateur Radio Society (E.A.R.S) • Edmond Down Town Business Association • Edmond Fire Department • Edmond VFW Post 4938 • Edmond YMCA • Hideaway Pizza • High Plains Delta • Insurica • Jimmy Johns • Josh Officer • Kites in the Sky • Larry Stiles • Martie Dermer • Matthews Funeral Home • Oriental Trading Company • Prosperity Bank • Sleep Inn – Edmond • Stillwater Milling Company • Tom Arbster • Tulsa Windriders • VFW Post 4938 • VFW Post 4938 Auxiliary • Walt Mitchell • Wings of the Wind • 77th US Army Band from Fort Sill.
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