River Parks Activities the week of July 4th:

Tuesday, June 29th – Starlight Band Concert

Location: River West Festival Park - 2100 S. Jackson
Starlight Band performs favorite American genres from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. during “Americana Night.” Admission and parking is free to the public. Concessions are available at the venue. The public can bring lawn chairs, picnic dinners, and pet dogs on a leash.

Friday, July 2nd – Rhythm on the River Live Music

Location: 41st Street Plaza at 41st & Riverside Drive
Rhythm on the River presented by Samson - live music from 7 Blue (Jazz) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Midnight Madness 50 Miler
Location and Time: 41st Street Plaza, at 41st and Riverside Drive, 11:59 p.m., July 2nd

The Midnight Madness 50 Miler is a celebration of health and fitness that will challenge runners to take their physical and mental fitness to the next level. Runners will participate in a 50 mile road race that loops around the River Parks trail system. For more information or to register, go to http://www.tatur.org/Midnight50/. Presented by RunnersWorld.

Saturday, July 3rd – Ride the River (Bike Ride)

Start/Finish Location: River West Festival Park - 2100 S. Jackson
View River Ride event flyer ». Register for less, online ($15) at www.tomsbicycles.com
6:30p.m.                                   Register On Site ($20) Children 12 & Under Free
7:00p.m.                                   River Ride Begins
8:30p.m.                                   Tour de France on the big screen

Sunday, July 4th – ONEOK FreedomFest 2010

Three activity locations:

1) River West Festival Park - 2100 S. Jackson

5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.	Beverage Booths, Food Vendors open
5:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.	Face Painting, Free Inflatables, and Rock Climbing Wall brought to you by Lafarge North American
6:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.	Remarks from elected officials, event sponsors and River Parks Authority Executive Director
6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.	Live Music – Red Dirt Rangers – www.reddirtrangers.com
9:30 p.m. – 10:05 p.m.	Fireworks over the Arkansas River produced by Zambelli Fireworks Internationale.

Paid parking at two locations on the west bank of the Arkansas River - $5.00 per vehicle

2100 S. Jackson across from the River West Festival Park
The West Bank Arbor Park located at 464 E. 23rd Street, just west of the 21st Street Bridge. Access west bank parking from the west via Southwest Boulevard due to closing of the bridge to stage the fireworks

2) Veterans Park - 1875 S. Boulder Ave.

Noon to 9:30p.m.	Tulsa Parks will host their annual American Salute, an old-fashioned family picnic and music. Free inflatables for kids!
6:00p.m.	Kid’s can decorate their bicycles to prepare for the Bicycle Parade that starts at 7:00p.m. from Veterans Park. Bike decorations provided by Tom’s Bicycles, or bring your own.
7:00p.m.	Bicycle Parade for Kids

3) Elwood’s Café - 1924 S. Riverside Drive (19th & Riverside Drive)

Elwood’s Café will open at 10:00 a.m., with live music from noon to 11:00 p.m. The cover charge to enter the area is $15 for adults and $5 for children aged 6 to 12yrs.

12:00p.m., noon	Junaloosca
1:30p.m.	Eric & The Adams
4:14p.m.	Sam & the Stylees
7:00p.m.	Midlife Crisis Band

For more information, visit ‘elwoods” on Facebook.