River Parks' annual free fireworks display will take place on July 4, 2009. See below for activities and parking instructions.
West bank: Kids can enjoy free inflatables, a rock climbing wall and other activities at the River West Festival Park. Vendors will offer food and beverages for sale. There will be live music from about 6 to 9 pm which will continue immediately after the fireworks display. Paid parking will be available for $5 per vehicle.
East Bank: Live music will begin around 6 pm on the east bank of the Arkansas at 1924 S. Riverside Drive, the former home of the River's Edge Bistro. Concessions will be available for purchase. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets, as seating is not provided.
Veteran's Park: Tulsa Parks will host their annual American Salute, an old-fashioned family picnic and concert at Veteran's Park, 1875 S Boulder Avenue. Live entertainment will begin around 6 pm with performances by Cindy Cain and Jennifer & Pete Marriott. Vendors will offer food and beverages for sale.
Street closings: The entire 21st Street Bridge will be TOTALLY CLOSED from 11 am to midnight to prepare for the fireworks. Other streets closing from 5 pm to 10:30 pm are:
Residential streets from Jackson to Southwest Blvd. between 17th and 23rd Streets. (Jackson Avenue will remain open.)
Riverside Drive, from Southwest Boulevard to 31st Streets.
No parking permits are issued this year. Residents are told that we and our guests will be able to acccess our residences by approaching from the east. Please provide the guards at the barricades your address and they will let you through. For more information, visit the event's web site: www.tulsafreedomfest.com or call 596-2001.
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