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The 45th Infantry Division Museum will conduct its annual Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28, at the museum, 2145 NE 36, Oklahoma City.

This event pays tribute to the men and women who have served in our Nations Armed Forces and honors those men and women who have paid the ultimate price in service to their country. Please join us in paying tribute to the Veterans of our great State and our Nation.

Overflow parking will be available at the state Department of Public Safety.

Call 424-5313 for more information.

The Gold Star Wives of America Inc. will conduct a ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, May 28, at the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Park, 2100 N Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City.

Members of the Sooner Detachment Marine Corps League will read the names of the dead beginning at 8 a.m.

MEMORIAL DAY - $1 Pricing, Final Day of Season

The summer start-up holiday is also final racing day for the 2012 American Quarter Horse & Mixed-breed Season at Remington Park. Bring the entire family for the exciting and fun afternoon at the races, and in the casino, on Memorial Day Monday, May 28.

The Plaza will be humming throughout the afternoon with live music from Shock and family fun activities throughout the day that starts with live racing at 1:30pm.

The holiday is affordable as well with special $1 pricing for Remington Park live acing programs, soft drinks, hot dogs and beer! All are just $1 on the Plaza throughout live racing!

The casino floor will be full of winning as well with special Memorial Day Hot Seats from 1-8pm. The Hot Seats will be worth $500! Just play with your Club Remington card to be eligible. See Club Remington for complete details.

Remington Park also honors and awards those who serve in the United States Military on Memorial Day. Simply present your official US Military I.D. and receive $10 in Free Play. See Club Remington for complete details.

To wager on horse racing or to enter the casino floor, you must be 18 or over. Those under 18 are welcome in all areas, not the casino, while accompanied by a responsible adult/relative.

Remington Park opens at 10am on Memorial Day for casino gaming and simulcast racing with the live racing underway at 1:30pm.

Parking, valet parking and admission are always Free at Remington Park!

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Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery will hold its annual Memorial Day Observance Service at 10 a.m. May 28 at the cemetery, 13313 N Kelley Ave., Oklahoma City.

The event is free and open to the public.

Call 755-1111 for more information.

LibertyFest
Edmond's 4th of July Festival
LibertyFest Rodeo - Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 - 8 p.m.
Carl Benne Rodeo Grounds, 300 N Kelly, Edmond, Oklahoma

The exciting events will include bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronco riding, barrel racing and bull riding.

Adults $8 and children $5.

Red, White and Blue Party
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free

It’s Memorial Day weekend! We’ll have recipes and samples to inspire your weekend cookout and parties!

LibertyFest
Edmond's 4th of July Festival

Miss LibertyFest Pageant

Saturday, June 30 - Mitchell Hall Theater - 7 p.m - Tickets $10

The Miss Edmond LibertyFest Scholarship Pageant contestants will compete in interview, on-stage question, talent, physical fitness, and evening wear.

Individuals interested in participating in the pageant can receive information by e-mail at misslibertyfest@aol.com or by calling 405-922-6061.

LibertyFest
Edmond's 4th of July Festival

Road Rally

Sunday, July 1 - City Administration parking lot - Corner of 1st & Boulevard - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Register, beginning at 10 a.m., at City Administration parking lot. Cost is $10. Cars, trucks, vans, and more will tour Edmond with a map in search of answers to our questions. Awards ceremony at 5 p.m. Answer all questions correctly and prizes await you.

LibertyFest
Edmond's 4th of July Festival

Kite Festival

Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1 - Mitch Park - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday only - night fly - weather permitting.
Bring the whole family to this event. Admission is free.

LibertyFest
Edmond's 4th of July Festival
Concert in the Park at UCO

Thursday, June 28 - in front of Mitchell Hall Theater - 7:30 p.m.

The band concert will feature a mixture of light classics, marches and patriotic music. The free one-hour concert will include a range of traditional "concert in the park music" that will appeal to all. Free watermelon and ice cream following the concert.

LibertyFest
Edmond's 4th of July Festival

Chalk It Up for LibertyFest

Friday, June 29 - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Festival Market Place.

Enter the chalk drawing contest to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month, along with food, games, entertainment and more! Sponsored by Edmond Parks and Recreation. Free. Registration for the Chalk Contest is at 10 a.m. and spaces are limited.

LibertyFest
Edmond's 4th of July Festival

11th Annual Car Show

Saturday, June 30 - Hafer Park - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Enter your classic car. A great opportunity to show off that special car and win trophies and prizes. Fun for all.

LibertyFest
Edmond's 4th of July Festival

A Taste of Edmond

Sunday, July 1 - Festival Market Place, 26 W 1st - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Enjoy tasty food from various restaurants around our community. This event is a fundraiser for LibertyFest, helping to ensure the festival for years to come.

$10 per person with children 10 and under FREE.
$15 per person day of event.
There are no refunds because this is a donation.
No rain date - No Animals Allowed.

2012 Participating Restaurants
Applebee's
Billy Sims BBQ
BRAVO! Cucina Italiana
Charleston's
Chili's
Earl's Rib Palace
Freddy's Frozen Custard
Full Cup
Hideaway Pizza
Hobby's Hoagies
Home Run Sliders
Humble Pie
Interurban Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Let's Do Greek
Marco's Pizza
Othello's Italian Restaurant
Rib Crib
Steve's Ribs
Ted's Cafe Escondido
The Meat House

Please email A Taste Of Edmond for more information: atasteofedmond@cox.net

LibertyFest
Edmond's 4th of July Festival

Fireworks at UCO

Wednesday, July 4 - UCO, 100 N University Drive - 10 p.m.

Watch the Fireworks and listen on KCSC radio FM 90.1 The fireworks are synchronized to the music on the radio!

You will love the Grand Finale of our Festival! It's the largest fireworks display in the metro area.

Bring your entire family to witness the spectacular fireworks show provided by Extreme Pyrotechnics. You will want to bring a blanket or lawn chair; sit back and enjoy the fireworks beginning around 10:00 p.m.

Seating will be available throughout UCO's scenic campus (2nd Street/University Drive). Please note that seating will not be available in Wantland Stadium.

Please, no pets allowed and don't bring ice chests.

For more information, call 341-4336 or www.libertyfest.org.

LibertyFest
Edmond's 4th of July Festival

Park Fest at UCO

Wednesday, July 4 - UCO, 100 N University Drive - 6:30 p.m.

Come celebrate Independence Day with fun, festive activities, fabulous food, music entertainment and fantastic fireworks! If you are looking for a fun 4th of July for the family, ParkFest is the place to be!

Our Festival will begin at 6:30 p.m. The kids will enjoy our 60' Mega Obstacle Course, 18' Giant Slide, Beagle Belly Bounce, Toddler Time and a Jitterbug Swing ride. We guarantee to provide safe fun for your children! Also, plan to visit our booth that will provide; temporary hair coloring and faux tattoos (while supplies last).

Plan to come early because all this fun and activities will end around 9:30 p.m. to prepare for the fantastic fireworks show!

Throughout the evening, enjoy the music provided by a local DJ playing a great mix of oldies, country and pop songs. There will be something for everyone to enjoy! As always, plan to feast on traditional 4th of July food and ice cold drinks for sale by our vendors. Save room for FREE ice cold watermelon (while supplies last) sponsored by Earl's Rib Palace!

After a day of fun and games, sit back and watch the fireworks extravaganza!! You are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, since seating will not be provided. Additionally, we request that you leave your ice chests at home for security reasons and please do not bring your family pets to the event.

The Edmond and UCO Police will remain on campus and available to you until the LibertyFest Fireworks are finished and after all the patrons have gone.

ParkFest Schedule of Events for Wednesday, July 4th
• 6:30-8:30pm Temporary Tattoos and Faux Hair Painting (while supply lasts)
• 6:30pm Free watermelon (served while supplies last)
• 6:30-9:30pm Family activities: 60' Mega Obstacle Course, 18' Giant Slide, Beagle Belly Bounce, Toddler Time, Jitterbug Swing ride
• 6:30-9:30 pm Balloon Artist provided by John Pansze
• 6:30-10pm Enjoy Music provided by a local DJ
• 6:30-10pm Vendors: Food, Refreshments, Patriotic items, NEW Guard-A-Kid
• 10pm Fireworks Presentation provided by Extreme Pyrotechnics