Edmond flipped the switch on LibertyFest on Thursday, June 25, launching a stretch of family-friendly events that runs through Saturday, July 4. The multi-day celebration covers concerts, a rodeo, a car show, a scavenger hunt and a downtown parade that feeds into a fireworks finale on the University of Central Oklahoma campus. This year's programming also tips its hat to two anniversaries, the nation's 250th and the 100th anniversary of Route 66, with themed events built into the schedule.
LibertyFest Edmond's Fourth of July Festival kicks off today! Come out, celebrate, and enjoy all that LibertyFest has to offer!
— City of Edmond (@CityOfEdmond) June 25, 2026
Schedule Highlights and the Route 66 Tie-In
According to LibertyFest, the week opens with Concert in the Park at 7:30 p.m. tonight on the lawn adjacent to UCO's Mitchell Hall and continues with the LibertyFest Rodeo on June 26–27 at Carl Benne Arena. Saturday, June 27 is packed with activity, including the Car Show & ParkFest at E.C. Hafer Park, Liberty Jazzfest at Stephenson Park and the Liberty Sprint at Mitch Park, while Exploration Edmond, a team-based scavenger hunt, is set for Sunday, June 28.
Fireworks Return to UCO and Concert Tonight
The fireworks show is set to return to the University of Central Oklahoma on July 4, with the display scheduled to start at about 9:30 p.m., and the UCO Summer Band's Concert in the Park slated for 7:30 p.m. tonight, as reported by the University of Central Oklahoma. LibertyFest president Eriech Tapia said the move back to UCO is a special nod to the overlapping America 250 and Route 66 centennial celebrations, adding, "LibertyFest is thrilled to return our fireworks display to the University of Central Oklahoma."
Parade Details and Downtown Logistics
The downtown parade steps off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, and organizers encourage attendees to arrive early and bring lawn chairs, according to the festival's parade page. The Historic School House at 124 East Second Street will be open during parade hours, and event guidance notes road closures and no-parking zones along Broadway to keep the route clear for participants. For maps, staging information and the full route, organizers direct visitors to the LibertyFest parade page.
Museum Show, Scavenger Hunt and Family Programming
The Edmond History Museum will present "Songs & Stripes," described as a big-band, World War II-era radio-show experience, with performances on July 3 at 2:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.; the museum's event listing outlines ticket and timing details. The festival calendar also features family-friendly ParkFest activities, pop-up entertainment and the Exploration Edmond scavenger hunt that begins at Earl's Rib Palace, with Visit Edmond's event listing pulling together the week's offerings and local partners. Together, the programs highlight LibertyFest's long local history and its civic partnerships.
What to Know Before You Go
Organizers say to expect big crowds and plan ahead: local listings and event pages outline parking maps, shuttle information and staging zones, and downtown street restrictions will affect access on parade morning, per local event listings. If you are heading out for fireworks, organizers recommend bringing chairs or blankets and note that viewing can be best south of the launch site depending on wind, and volunteer and safety roles are being coordinated with community groups including the Edmond Amateur Radio Society. For the latest details on schedules, registration and any last-minute changes, festival leaders advise checking the official calendar and partner sites before you go.
