Plan Ahead for FourthFest: Parking Information and Event Schedule Released

As the City of Norman prepares to celebrate Independence Day with its annual FourthFest celebration on Saturday, July 4, attendees are encouraged to plan ahead by reviewing available parking options and the event schedule before arriving at Reaves Park.

Public parking will be available at Lloyd Noble Center, 2900 S Jenkins Ave, with convenient access to the celebration at Reaves Park, 2501 S Jenkins Ave.

Additional public parking at Reaves Park includes:

  • The south parking lot along Constitution Street
  • The west parking lot adjacent to the Veterans Memorial
  • Two parking lots along Jenkins Avenue
  • The north parking area near the baseball fields along Timberdell Road

Handicap parking is also integrated throughout the event site and staff/volunteers will be available to help guide applicable motorists.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, allow extra travel time, and follow posted signage and directions from event staff when entering and exiting parking areas. Attendees are also encouraged to be cognizant of high temperatures and hydrate well. Learn more about heat safety here.

Event parking maps showing all available public parking locations are available here.

FourthFest festivities begin at 5 p.m. and feature an evening of live music, family activities and patriotic celebrations before the annual fireworks show. 

FourthFest Schedule

  • 5:00 p.m. – Event Begins
  • 5:15–6:00 p.m. – Logan Mac
  • 6:00 p.m. – Fire Hydrant Spray & Bike Rack Dedication (next to the Veterans Memorial)
  • 6:05 p.m. – God Bless America performed by Shirley Franklin
  • 6:07 p.m. – Line Dancing
  • 6:30–7:15 p.m. – Tyler Halverson
  • 7:00 p.m. – Fire Hydrant Spray
  • 7:32 p.m. – Welcome from Mayor Stephen Tyler Holman
  • 7:45 p.m. – Reading of the Preamble by Sooner Theatre
  • 7:55 p.m. – National Anthem performed by Alli Dorris, accompanied by daytime fireworks
  • 8:00–9:45 p.m. – Cody Canada
  • 9:45 p.m. – Fireworks Finale
    • Listen into accompanying music by tuning into KGOU-FM!

In addition to the schedule above, attendees can enjoy a wide range of attractions including bouncy houses, local vendors, food trucks, pony rides and a petting zoo. Dogs are welcome at the event but must be leashed. Learn more about this event and other festivities planned by the Department of Parks and Recreation to celebrate independence at Normanok.gov/Norman250. Any relevant event updates or changes will be shared to the Norman Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an incredible evening and one of Norman's favorite Independence Day traditions.

Drone Notice

For FourthFest, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a Temporary Fight Restriction (TFR) for drone operations over the event. Drone operations are prohibited within the TFR, within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of Reaves Park from 2 p.m. July 4 until midnight, unless specifically authorized by the FAA.

Residents and visitors can receive emergency-related alerts pertaining to major public events by texting NORMANEVENTS to 226787. 

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