From staff reports DUNCAN – Abe Raizen Park, located at 2500 N. N St. in Duncan, is the location for the city’s second annual “Red, White and Boom” celebration of Independence Day.
The event is set for July 3, with the public invited to come and celebrate.
In partnership with the Chickasaw Nation, the festivities will include a family fun zone with inflatables, food trucks and the Old 81 Band prior to the fireworks show, city officials said in a news release. Parking is in designated areas only, with handicapped parking available. Portable restrooms and a cooling tent will also be onsite.
The schedule is as follows:
• 5 p.m.: Abe Raizen Park opens to the public.
• 5-9 p.m.: Family fun zone.
• 5-9:30 p.m.: Food trucks.
• 5:30-9:30 p.m.: Entertainment by the band.
• 9:30 p.m.: Welcome and thanks to sponsors.
• 9:45 p.m.: Fireworks begin (approximate time).
• 10:05 p.m.: Fireworks end (approximate time). “This event is possible due to the contributions of many,” officials said in the news release. “Thank you to the Chickasaw Nation; the Chisholm Trail Casino; Mayor Armstrong; Council members Brown, Fischer, Peters and Wininger; and the city of Duncan staff who have helped coordinate this celebration, particularly City Manager Chris Deal, Deputy City Manager Kenzie Wheeler, Fire Chief Dayton Burnside, Police Chief Brian Attaway, Emergency Management Director Bryan Eades, Public Works Director Buddy Hokit, Assistant Public Works Director Larry Jones, and the many staff and volunteers who gave of their time and talents to provide this community celebration.”
In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will be postponed to July 5.