Red, White & Booming Fun: Celebrate Independence Day In Chickasaw Country
Chickasaw Country in south-central Oklahoma knows how to throw a patriotic party. This year, towns across the region are showing off their community pride for Independence Day with parades, fireworks, food, music and good old-fashioned summer fun. From lakeside picnics to historic parades, every town offers something special. Celebrations begin as early as June 21 and continue through July 5, giving you plenty of chances to hit the road and experience it all.
Here’s your guide to the can’t-miss Independence Day events across Chickasaw Country—with fun facts along the way!
Tuttle – June 21
Fun Fact: Tuttle is known for its rich agricultural roots and is home to Braum’s Dairy Farm and Processing Plant.
Kick off your Fourth of July early at Coal Creek Vineyard and Winery’s Summer Independence Kickoff. From 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy food trucks, vendors, live music, and helicopter rides over the scenic countryside. The evening ends with a brilliant fireworks display lighting up the Oklahoma sky.
Purcell – June 27
Fun Fact: Purcell is known as the “Quarter Horse Capital of the World.”
Join the celebration at Purcell Lake starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy food, games, and fireworks in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere—the fireworks launch at 9:45 p.m. by Chandler Pavilion, making for a beautiful lakeside display.
Comanche – June 28
Fun Fact: Comanche has a strong cowboy culture and hosts one of Oklahoma’s oldest rodeos.
Spend the afternoon at Comanche Lake during the Independence Fest Celebration from 2 to 8 p.m. Eat from local food vendors, listen to live music, and settle in for a stunning fireworks display over the water.
Lindsay – June 28
Fun Fact: Lindsay is home to curving brick streets laid in the early 1900s, one of only two towns in Oklahoma with this historic feature.
Bring the family to Glenn Curlee Park for a full afternoon of summer fun. Enjoy free swimming, outdoor games, live music, and an impressive fireworks show at dusk.
Newcastle – June 28
Fun Fact: Newcastle’s Veterans Park was once part of a cattle-driving trail during the Chisholm Trail era.
The Red, White & Blue Fest at Veterans Park kicks off at 5 p.m. Enjoy inflatables, food trucks, games, and live entertainment. Stay late for a high-energy fireworks show at 9:45 p.m.
Tishomingo – June 28
Fun Fact: Tishomingo was once the capital of the Chickasaw Nation and is named after a Chickasaw chief.
The Red, White, and Boom celebration begins at 10 a.m. with a parade down Main Street. Then, head to Pennington Creek Park for a car show, music, vendors, and family fun. The night wraps up with fireworks at Murray State College.
Blanchard – July 3
Fun Fact: Blanchard’s original downtown buildings still stand, showcasing early 20th-century Oklahoma architecture.
Starting at 6 p.m., Blanchard’s Independence Celebration features a kid zone, food trucks, and live performances by Superfreak and the Oklahoma City Symphonic Band. Stick around for a dazzling fireworks show at dusk.
Duncan – July 3
Fun Fact: Duncan is the home of the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, celebrating Western history and cattle-driving culture.
Abe Raizen Park hosts the Red, White & Boom Fireworks Show from 5 to 10 p.m. Bring the whole family for food trucks, bounce houses, and live music from Old 81 Band. Fireworks light up the sky after sunset. Check out their map here.
Pocasset – July 3
Fun Fact: Pocasset is a small community with a big spirit and is home to SaltCreek Casino, known for its festive events.
SaltCreek Casino hosts its 8th annual Fireworks Spectacular from 5 to 10 p.m. This free, family-friendly event includes food trucks, vendors, and an epic fireworks finale.
Ada – July 4 Independence Day
Fun Fact: Ada is the birthplace of country music legend Blake Shelton and home to East Central University.
Celebrate with the Fireball Classic Memorial Run in Wintersmith Park. Start your morning with a run—choose from a fun run, 5K, 10K or half marathon. In the evening, return to the park for a fireworks display that fills the sky.
Ardmore – July 4 Independence Day
Fun Fact: Ardmore sits near Lake Murray, Oklahoma’s first and largest state park.
Visit Lake Murray State Park for a scenic celebration. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for the Red, White, & BOOM Fireworks Show, which starts after dark near R.C. Flying Field. Admission is free and open to all.
Chickasha – July 4 Independence Day
Fun Fact: Chickasha is home to the world’s largest leg lamp—a nod to A Christmas Story—and celebrates Christmas all year.
Enjoy the Festival of Freedom at Shannon Springs Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participate in games, a costume contest, and the Parade of Stars and Handlebars at 6 p.m. After dark, enjoy live music, food, a train ride and, of course, fireworks.
Marlow – July 4 Independence Day
Fun Fact: Marlow’s 4th of July celebration has run since 1892, making it one of the oldest in the state.
Enjoy an Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration. Start the day with a nostalgic parade featuring horses, wagons, and bands. Explore Redbud Park for food, bingo, games, and local shopping. The evening brings a concert at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Pauls Valley – July 4 Independence Day
Fun Fact: The Toy & Action Figure Museum is a must-see for pop culture enthusiasts, with a vast display of artifacts.
Celebrate Boom in the Valley at Wacker Park from 6 to 10 p.m. with a kid zone, face painting, a glow party, and live music by Ray and the Highrollers. The night ends with fireworks under the stars.
Sulphur – July 4 Independence Day
Fun Fact: Sulphur is known for the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, one of the oldest national parks in the U.S.
Head to The Artesian Hotel, Casino and Spa for Arbuckle Beats and Bites starting at 5 p.m. Sample food truck fare and enjoy live music by Band of Heathens before fireworks at 9 p.m.
Waurika – July 4 Independence Day
Fun Fact: Waurika bills itself as the “Partridge Pea Capital of the World.”
Celebrate at Freedom Fest with live entertainment, a picnic, kids’ games, and fireworks after dark. This small-town event brings big community spirit.
Davis – July 5
Fun Fact: Davis is near Turner Falls Park, home to Oklahoma’s largest waterfall.
Join the Red, White & Davis Independence Day Celebration at Fullerton Park beginning at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, games, and music. Cap the night with a fireworks display that brings the holiday to a close in spectacular fashion.
Kingston – July 5
Fun Fact: Kingston sits on the shores of Lake Texoma, one of the largest reservoirs in the U.S.
Wrap up your Independence Day tour with the Lake Texoma Fireworks Show. The celebration starts at 6 p.m. with live music and fun near the Roosevelt Bridge. The fireworks show over the water is one of the most stunning in the region.
Plan Your Route Through Chickasaw Country
With so many options, you can easily turn your Independence Day celebration into a road trip. Whether you stay close to home or hop from town to town, Chickasaw Country offers unique events, friendly faces, and summer memories waiting to happen. Check out ChickasawCountry.com/Events for even more details and updates.
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