Local 4th of July celebrations

(TULSA, Okla.) With the 4th of July right around the corner, have you decided where you plan to celebrate? The Jenks America Freedom Fest and Boom Fest is one of two celebrations claiming to have Tulsa’s largest fireworks display this year. Their event is July 4 from 11 a.m. to 11 a.m. (PLEASE NOTE THE JENKS BRIDGE WILL CLOSE at 8:30pm and remain closed for 30-45 minutes after the completion of the fireworks display for cool down and time to clear the bridge for any possible unexploded fireworks.) Main Street Jenks will have live music all day, food trucks, kids’ zone, and window-decorating contest. Riverwalk Crossing will have live music at Riverwalk amphitheater and Los Cabos, helicopter rides and a F-16 flyover. In Tulsa, the Folds of Honor FreedomFest also claims to have the largest fireworks display this year. Their event is July 4 from 5-10 p.m. There will be food trucks and beverage vendors and live music at Veterans Park. Here’s a full list of festivities at this celebration: RIVER WEST FESTIVAL PARK • FREE QuikTrip Prize Wheel • FREE Facepainting • FREE Balloon Animals • FREE Show It Off, LLC Bounce Houses • Conquer Youth Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course • Bad Wolf Ops Tactical Laser Tag • Auspicious Balloon Flights (Weather Permitting) • Zip Line • Rock Wall • Pony Rides • Welltown Brewing • Red Bull Skydive Team VETERANS PARK • FREE QuikTrip Prize Wheel • FREE Facepainting • FREE Balloon Animals • FREE Show It Off, LLC Bounce Houses • Welltown Brewing Broken Arrow’s “Rockets Over Rhema” will be notably absent this year. Their website announced the decision earlier this spring, stating “Thank you for your support over these last 20 years! 2018 was the last year for Rockets Over Rhema.” Patriots in the Park will be taking over in Broken Arrow this year. Organizers said their fireworks will be visible for miles around, with an estimated 50,000 spectators expected. The show will be presented by “Your name here” from Broken Arrow Events Park, at 21101 E 101st St, Broken Arrow. Live music and other festivities will be happening from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4. So, where are you celebrating?