4th of July events announced

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July 3, 2018

Thousands of area community members are expected to turn out for Henryetta’s 3rd Annual Customer Appreciation Fireworks Shoot on Saturday, July 7 at Nichols Park. The event is hosted by

Thousands of area community members are expected to turn out for Henryetta’s 3rd Annual Customer Appreciation Fireworks Shoot on Saturday, July 7 at Nichols Park.

The event is hosted by Hwy. 62 Fireworks and Main Street Bowl. Both businesses are owned by a home-town Henryetta man, Shane Stafford.

There will be a parachute drop for kids around 9 p.m. And the grand fireworks show will begin around 9:30 p.m. with an estimated 316 fuses to be lit.

Other area events in conjunction with Independance Day include:

• City of Okmulgee Independence Day Festival on Wednesday, July 4 at 7 p.m. with fireworks to follow at 9:30 p.m. at the YMCA Municipal Park.

• Dustin Activities Committee will host a small celebration on Saturday, July 7 at 11 a.m. with free hot dogs and water balloons at the Pocket Park located across from Dustin City Hall.

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