LibertyFest 2023

"Our America, Spanning the Generations"

To Volunteer A LibertyFest Collector's T-shirt (a $20 value) is provided to each volunteer. To volunteer for LibertyFest, email contact@libertyfest.org or visit our website at Libertyfest.org/volunteer.

Think about it... LibertyFest has many different events generally beginning in June through July 4th. You can volunteer for a few hours and be a part of one of the best events Edmond has to offer. It's Fun And Easy!

Letter President FROM THE

WELCOME TO LIBERTYFEST 2023

EDMOND, OKLAHOMA’S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.

Since the start of LibertyFest in 1972, our town has celebrated the Fourth of July with grandeur through our American spirit. This year, we are excited to introduce new ideas and changes while continuing the traditions set by our predecessors. I thank our volunteers and sponsors for their continued support. Today, volunteer leaders have come together to put on the 51st LibertyFest festival. We look forward to seeing all generations come together to celebrate our great nation.

May we all look to preserve liberty through the study of our nation’s history and come together to celebrate our similarities and differences. As a wise inscription at the National Archives Museum proclaims, "The heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the future."

I hope to see you at one of our patriotic LibertyFest events as we celebrate “Our America, Spanning the Generations.”

Highest Regards,

Dr. Eriech Tapia

LibertyFest President 2023

Eriech Tapia, Ph.D.

Kimberly Benne-Gray Vice-President & Rodeo Chair

Eriech Tapia President

Kimberly Bridges-Webb Secretary

Karol McMullen Treasurer

Lakresha Ferguson Car Show Co-Chair

Shaquita Booker Car Show Co-Chair & Merchandiser

Lynn Wooton Parade Co-Chair

Charles Campbell Army Liaison

Ryan Chapman Fireworks Chair

Ray Hibbard Publicity Member

Steven Christy Publicity Digital Media

Daniel De Longe Parade Co-Chair

Thomas Gunter Army Liason

Julie Drumm Concert in the Park Chair

Clay Mayrose Parade Chairperson Sam Morrison Publicity Photography

Jake Strother Publicity Social Media

Donna Young Board Volunteer Buford Ford EARS Volunteer

Edmond’s 4TH OF JULY FESTIVALS

THE BALLET AND THE BAND CONCERT June

14

54TH ANNUAL LIBERTYFEST RODEO

Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24

Starts at 8 p.m.

Location: 300 N. Kelly, Carl Benne Arena

Adults (12 & over) $10 & children (11 & under) $5

The LibertyFest Rodeo is sanctioned: IPRA & Open

The exciting events will include Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Cowgirls Breakaway Roping, Cowgirls Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling

Saddle Bronc Riding

CAR SHOW/PARKFEST

Saturday, June 24th Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Hafer Park

Cars are judged separately by class (either by decade, make or specialty group). A free T-Shirt is given to each entry. Trophies are awarded to first and runners-up in all classes and the Best of Show award. Applications are online at LibertyFest.org/forms. The public is invited for free but there is an entry fee for vehicles $25.

Free for first responder vehicles

Free watermelon (while supply lasts), inflatables and family entertainment. Food trucks on-site.

LIBERTYFEST CONCERT IN THE PARK AT UCO

Thursday, June 29th Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: UCO Campus adjacent to Mitchell Hall. The UCO Summer Band conducted by Edward Hudson Jr., Director of FIne Arts at Edmond Public Schools. This will be the 72nd year for one of UCO’s longest running musical traditions, and the 49th year that it has been part of Edmond’s LibertyFest! This is a free event

SONGS & STRIPES:

BIG BAND SHOW

Monday, July 3, 2023, at 6:30-7:45.P.M.

Location: Edmond History Museum, 431 S. Boulevard

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

Modern-day comedian, Tommy Woodard, will entertain in the style of a Bob Hope USO tour from the 1940s, while acknowledging modern military heroes from Edmond. Big band music is performed by Talk of the Town Orchestra, with special guest singers Jeanise Wynn and Shirl Yancey.

This 1940s Radio Theater presentation is a national award-winning performance. The show features live musicians and actors reading Old Time Radio-style scripts, with the addition of original Edmond-specific material.

Tickets to Songs & Stripes are $20 each, children under 12 are $5. Forty tickets are reserved FREE for Active Military or Veterans, but RSVP is required to obtain free tickets. Tickets will increase to $25 on July 3rd. Purchase tickets at EdmondHistory.org or donate to support a Veteran’s ticket.

LIBERTY SPRINT

Edmond LibertFest Parade Route Run/Walk Tuesday July 4th Check -in: 7:00 a.m. Start Time: 8:25 a.m. End Time: 8:45 a.m. Location: 325 N. Broadway at the corner of Ayers & Broadway. The sprint takes one lap around the parade route (Approx.1.5 miles)

Price: $20 for adults and children are free.

51ST ANNUAL EDMOND LIBERTYFEST PARADE

“Our America, Spanning the Generations.”

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

51ST ANNUAL LIBERTYFEST FIREWORKS

Tuesday, July 4th Time: Fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m. Location: Hafer Park 1034 S. Bryant

Enjoy the spectacular fireworks show! Safety zone enforced inside the park.

On July 19, 2022, 38-yearold, Edmond Police Sergeant. C.J. Nelson tragically lost his life in the line of duty.

C.J. joined the Edmond Police department on July 20,

In Remembrance

2009, after serving 2 years as a police officer in his home state of Hawaii. A proud member of the Edmond Police SWAT team, and Motorcycle unit, C.J. loved interacting with our community, and especially loved showing off and explaining his police motorcycle. C.J. volunteered each year to help organize safety for the parade and help lead the motorcycle unit at the beginning of the parade. When he wasn’t serving Edmond, he could be found spending time at his gym, and was an avid member of CrossFit. Above everything, C.J. adored his two children,

to me. She is the reason I joined LibertyFest several years ago and inspired me to run for office. I am heartbroken and will miss our long conversations about LibertyFest.”

-LibertyFest President Eriech Tapia

Emily, and Connor, and his wife Jenefer. The Edmond Police Department, the City of Edmond, and the Edmond community are indebted to C.J. Nelson and his family for their sacrifice. Sergeant Nelson’s passing leaves a hole in the lives of those who loved him, and in the community of Edmond that will never be filled. 519 EOW 7-19-22.

LibertyFest lost one of its longest and most dedicated committee members this year. It was heartbreaking for us and the community.

"We are heartbroken to learn that June Cartwright passed away. For years June headed up our public relations team. In 2002 and 2009, June served as our president. She worked tirelessly to make sure our events happened, always serving with a smile. She was a mother

June would bring her committee members a treat either during the planning of LibertyFest or right after it was over to thank them for their contribution. It was usually a homemade sweet like cookies or fudge. And there was always a handwritten note thanking each person specifically for what they had helped her with that year.

As the newspaper that publishes the official LibertyFest program and guide, she collaborated with our staff for the last 18 years to produce the publication. Instead of wasting her time with the guy in charge, she would go to the back of our office where all the folks who

do the real work at this paper sit. She knew them all by name and all about their families. She always brought treats for the entire office as well.

Our staff loved working with June. She was fun and made things easy on us. She could push a deadline from time to time but always with love and kindness in gathering the information from the other LibertyFest committee members and getting it to us.

We will miss our friend and Edmond will miss her contributions. The good news is that so many of us had the privilege of working with June Cartwright that we learned how to just get things done.

Her lessons included not to worry about who got credit just make the project or event you are working on the best it can be and always take care of our community.

CJ NELSON

54TH ANNUAL

Rodeo

FRIDAY, JUNE 23 •

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

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

8 p.m. both nights

SANCTIONED & OPEN

54th Annual LibertyFest Rodeo is Sanctioned: IPRA & Open Ticket price is $10 Adults (12 & over)

$5 Children (11 & under)

www.EdmondRoundUpClub.com

EVENTS

Bull Riding

Bareback Riding

Tie-Down Roping

Cowgirls Breakaway Roping

EVENT

SPONSORS

City of Edmond

Visit Edmond

Citizens Bank of Edmond

Chicken Express

Sleep Inn – Edmond

Earl’s Rib Palace

Stillwater Milling Company

DirtWerx of Oklahoma

Cowboy Chicken

Quail Tag Agency

Matthews Funeral Home

Bob Howard Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Edmond Amateur Radio Society (E.A.R.S)

Cowgirls Barrel Racing

Steer Wrestling

Saddle Bronc Riding

Team Roping

EVENT CHAIR

Kimberly Benne-Gray

LetterPublisher FROM THE

GREATEST CELEBRATION IN OKLAHOMA, LIBERTYFEST!

It is time once again for Edmond to host the largest and certainly the best 4th of July festival in the State of Oklahoma and beyond, LibertyFest. It is now beginning its 51st year of celebration and no community celebrates their patriotism like Edmond folks. 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 51st 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. “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. Castilla will be this year’s parade marshal. She has brought security and soundness to the oldest, locally owned bank in Edmond as well as recognition and innovation from around the nation.

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

The big heroes for LibertyFest are all the volunteers. They contribute hundreds of hours to making this weeklong celebration easy for Edmond to enjoy. The work and planning for LibertyFest events go 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.

We have lost some longtime members of the volunteer team for LibertyFest including our beloved June Cartwright. For over thirty years she has brought so much to the planning and organization of the celebration. We miss 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

Ray Hibbard

22ND ANNUAL

Car Show

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

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

Each year cars are judged separately by class (either by decade, make or specialty group). FREE T-Shirt given to every entry in the car show.

Trophies are awarded to first and runners-up in all classes and Best of Show.

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

Car Show Mission Statement

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

EVENT CO-CHAIRS

Lakresha Ferguson and Shaquita Booker

ParkFest

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

8 AM - 1 PM • Hafer Park

Come celebrate Independence Day with fun, festive activities including watermelon (while supply lasts), bounce houses, and family entertainment. Food trucks are on-site and enjoy the car show while you are there. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

PARKFEST MISSION STATEMENT

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

EVENT SPONSORS

U.S. Army

The City of Edmond

Local Favorites

EDMOND EATS

Letter Provost FROM THE

WELCOME TO LIBERTYFEST!

Welcome to Liberty Fest!

Today, individuals across our nation are celebrating a significant milestone in the history of America – the day our nation declared its independence. The Fourth of July is a day to honor our Founding Fathers, whose courage and vision laid the foundation for the freedoms and democracy we have today.

As one of the state’s first higher education institutions, we celebrate the diversity of our community and the values that bind us together – freedom of thought, expression and the pursuit of knowledge. 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 future, one that will span generations to come.

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 133 years – we look forward to the next century together. From the sounds of the patriotic anthems played by the musicians in the concert on the Central campus, to the parade that winds its way through the heart of our city today, ending the celebration with the delight of 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.

Charlotte K. Simmons, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs University of

Charlotte K. Simmons

Central Oklahoma

Charlotte K. Simmons, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 7:30 PM

Band Concert In The Park at UCO

UCO Campus adjacent to Mitchell Hall. Watch for signs on campus.

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

The UCO LibertyFest Summer Band will be conducted by Edward Hudson Jr., Director of Fine Arts at Edmond Public Schools and will be joined by the 77th Army Band from Fort Sill, led by Warrant Officer 1, Commander Martin Johnston.

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.

CONDUCTOR

EVENT CHAIR

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.

Edward Hudson Jr.

Julie Drumm

TUESDAY, JULY 4

Liberty Sprint

• Registration Begins: 7:00 a.m. Start Time: 8:25 a.m. End Time: 8:45 a.m.

• Price: $20 for adults and children are free.

• Location: 325 N. Broadway on the corner of Ayers & Broadway taking one lap around the parade route (Approx.1.5 miles)

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 2023 Liberty Sprint!!

We'll begin at 8:25 a.m. sharp at the corner of Broadway & Ayers in Edmond and taking one lap around the parade route (approx. 1.5 miles). Dogs and strollers are welcome - Patriotic costumes are highly encouraged!! $20 for Adults Children are free.

The Liberty Sprint is volunteer coordinated and 100% of proceeds will benefit Oklahoma Cleats For Kids.

CHAIR

Josh Moore

51ST ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY LibertyFest Parade

TUESDAY, JULY 4

9:00 AM - Downtown Edmond

“Our America, Spanning the Generations.”

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

Parade Route:

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

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

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

We hope to have a fun and enjoyable parade and do not want to inconvenience anyone.

However, due to the number of people attending this large function certain security measures are necessary. Thank you for your cooperation in advance and have a great holiday. Thank you,

Lt. Todd Strader Edmond Police Department

51ST ANNUAL

4TH OF JULY

LibertyFest Parade

TUESDAY, JULY 4

9:00 AM - Downtown Edmond

“Our America, Spanning the Generations.”

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

Special thanks to our Premiere Sponsor Citizen’s Bank of Edmond!

Parade Sponsors

Citizens Bank of Edmond EARS

Red Beard Plumbing

The City of Edmond

Parade Mission Statement

EVENT CHAIR

Clay Mayrose EVENT

CO - CHAIR

Daniel De Longe

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.

Parade Map

JILL CASTILLA IS PRESIDENT & CEO OF CITIZENS BANK OF EDMOND

Parade Grand Marshal

REIF and YMCA.

Jill Castilla is President & CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond, a one location $350 million community bank in the heart of downtown Edmond. She is nationally recognized as an innovator in banking and financial technology. She received national acclaim for projects with billionaire Mark Cuban during the COVID-19 crisis, helping thousands of small businesses and families. Their partnership was awarded Finovate’s Best Fintech Partnership Award. Jill currently serves on the 12-member Federal Advisory Council for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors representing the 10th Federal Reserve District, and chairs the SW Graduate School of Banking at SMU. Jill serves on the boards of MetaFund CDFI, Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Castle Creek Capital, Port Authority of Oklahoma City, Mercy West, Humphreys

Jill’s commitment to Edmond is seen through the various projects she has launched to build up the community and support small business. She started Heard on Hurd in 2014, a street festival that features local food trucks, artisan vendors and musical talent. In its 10th season, Heard on Hurd is credited for sparking the revitalization of downtown Edmond and has resulted in more than $65 million of economic impact to the Edmond community. Jill also developed Edmond’s first and largest co-working space, Vault 405, to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. Vault 405 recently celebrated its fifth anniversary and remains a thriving and growing community. Jill, in partnership with the Independent Shopkeepers Association, established RiSE, Retail Incubator for the Shopkeeper Experience, this program provides shopkeepers an opportunity to set up a pop-up retail space for a nominal fee to experience the process of maintaining and operating a physical retail space.

As a pathway to economic mobility and educational progression, Jill enlisted as a Private in the U.S. Army at 19. She continued to serve in the Oklahoma Army National Guard as a construction surveyor and, later, as a civil

engineer. Upon marrying a U.S. Army officer, Jill relocated to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii where she completed a B.S.B.A. in Finance at Hawaii Pacific University. In 1998, Jill joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Oklahoma City Branch as a management career track analyst while her husband transitioned to U.S. Army Reserves. Jill completed a Master’s in Economics at the University of Oklahoma and completed Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin.

As President and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond, Jill continued to support her husband’s units as a military spouse. Jill was nominated by former Senate Armed Forces Chairman, Senator Jim Inhofe, to serve as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army. Inducted in 2019 and reporting directly to the Secretary of the Army in two administrations, Jill continues to serve the U.S. Army in this three-star protocol role. She directly supports recruiting, soldier for life, National Guard, and military relations activities. In June, Citizens launches the digital bank, ROGER, that will serve military members of the armed forces. Jill and her husband, LTC (retired) Marcus Castilla, are parents of an Army officer, Naval Academy midshipman & an incoming Army ROTC cadet.

JILL CASTILLA

Parade Participants 2023

Flyover

Vance Air Force

Floats: Commercial/Business Sponsored:

American Heritage Girls

The Beacon School

Oklahoma Queens

Clayton Westlake Senior Living

Red Beard Plumbing

Edmond Blue Star Mothers of America

Chetek Lions

Fleet Reserve Association Branch 268

Twist and Shout

Oklahoma Team of Trail Life

NAMI Greater OKC

Kirkpatrick Bank

RoboLobos

(Edmond Santa Fe High school robotics team)

Purple Heart Veterans of Oklahoma

A&T Mechanical

Jazzercise Edmond

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution -

The Cordelia Steen Chapter of Edmond Oklahoma

Tinker Federal Credit Union

Suntech Heating and Air Conditioning

RC ROOFING SOLUTIONS

Break Room 405

Lock It Up Safes

Edmond Round Up Club

The German Shepherd Dog Club of Oklahoma

Clear Creek Golf Car & Utility Vehicles

Edmond Police and Fire

Equestrian/Horse Group/Animal Group/Individual

Horse /Animal drawn Wagon/Buggy:

Edmond Police Animal Services

Marching Units: Bands/Flag Corp/Scouts:

The Bricktown Clowns

Oklahoma Department of Corrections Honor Guard

Edmond North High School Air Force JROTC

Family Martial Arts of Edmond

Boy Scouts of America

Edmond Women's Club

Prince Chiropractic

TAPS FOR VETERANS

UCO International Students

Car/Vehicle/Tractor/Motorcycle (Individual):

Edmond Ambucs

Mrs. Royal America Jennifer Fillmore

Jason Peck

Ms. Oklahoma Senior America

Melodie McConnaughhay

Preston Lee

William G. Young

Oklahoma Czech-Slovak Royalty

Deer Creek Fire Protection District

David Mitchell

Hunter Super Techs

Factory Direct Flagpoles

SFC Randy A. Dailey

Edmond American Legion

VFW Post 4938

Car/Vehicle/Tractor/Motorcycle (Group):

99.7 The Wolf

S & M Tree Service

Central Oklahoma Corvette Club

Thunderbirds Living Historians

R&B Trees

Oklahoma County Sheriffs Office

Sooner Model A Club

Edmond American Legion

Knights of Columbus Council 6477

Oklahoma Submarine Veterans

Dental Depot

TUESDAY, JULY 4

Fireworks

FIREWORKS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 9:30PM

E.C. Hafer Park

1034 S. Bryant

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

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

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

Fireworks Mission Statement

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

EVENT SPONSORS

City of Edmond

Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS)

Ryan Chapman

EVENT CHAIR

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.

Letter Mayor FROM THE

WELCOME TO EDMOND LIBERTYFEST

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 51st annual LibertyFest celebration! The theme of LibertyFest this year is "Our America, Spanning the Generations," and we are excited to celebrate the diverse and rich history that has shaped our great community and nation.

As we commemorate our heritage, we acknowledge that our country has been shaped by the sacrifices and contributions of countless generations. From our nation's founding fathers to our brave men and women currently in uniform, every generation has played a pivotal role in shaping the country we know and love today.

Our dedicated volunteers have once again worked year-round to put together an exciting lineup of events and activities for all ages leading up to our nationally recognized parade and fireworks display on July 4th. With something for everyone in the family, I encourage you to take advantage of all that LibertyFest has to offer.

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

Happy Birthday America!

Darrell A. Davis Mayor Edmond, Oklahoma

Darrell A. Davis

Festival Sponsors 2023

FESTIVAL SPONSORS

A Special thank you to our Premiere Sponsor Citizens Bank of Edmond

City of Edmond

Edmond Economic Development Authority

Edmond Chamber of Commerce

Edmond Life & Leisure

Eriech Tapia

KOKH Fox 25

• The Lark & The Ember

• The Onin Staffing

• University of Central Oklahoma

• US Army Memorial Recruiting Station

• US Army

EVENT PARTNERS

2023 LibertyFest Map

1. Car Show Hafer Park

2. Band Concert UCO UCO Campus on the lawn, between Mitchell Hall Theatre and Lillard Administration building

3. LibertyFest Parade Downtown Edmond

4. ParkFest Hafer Park

5. Fireworks Hafer Park

6. Rodeo

7. Edmond History Museum Edmond Roundup Club