(Stillwater, OK) – Make plans to attend Stillwater’s Boomer Blast and GRDA’s Fireworks Show and Celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024, with food trucks open at 6 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
The annual, free event is at Boomer Lake Park located at the corner of Washington St. and Lakeview Rd. and includes a more than 20-minute fireworks show.
“Boomer Blast is always fun, however, with this year being the 30th Anniversary – we want to ensure it is not only safe, but special for everyone. We will have food trucks, music, the Payne County Health Department’s comfort station, extra restrooms, additional roadway lighting, light-up swag (quantities are limited) and incredible fireworks,” Community Programs Manager Stephanie Kinder said. “We’re excited to see the community enjoy the park and celebrate Independence Day together, safely.”
Designated handicap parking will be in two areas – one at the corner of Lakeview and Washington and the other at Lakeview and Husband. The handicap reserved area will be staffed, a proper handicap placard is required, and spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
General parking is available in the Stillwater High School parking lots and along public streets. Due to construction, Cimarron Plaza is not available for parking and there is not a consistent sidewalk on Franklin and Washington. Event goers are encouraged to use the Kameoka Trail.
The designated, legal and safe crosswalk areas are on the Lakeview Bridge and at the corner of Washington St. and Lakeview Rd. There will be additional roadway lighting to help motorists and walkers get to their destinations once the sun goes down.
“Temperatures could be as high as triple digits, so we ask attendees to take proper precautions,” Emergency Management Director Rob Hill included. “Wear light colored and loose fitted clothing, seek shade areas, if possible, and remember – hydration, hydration, hydration. We look forward to the community interaction and are excited for the holiday.”
Payne County Healthy Department will be located on the west side of Boomer Lake by the playground to provide a comfort station. Attendees are encouraged to utilize the park’s splash pad as a cooling station.
Boat and vehicle access to Boomer Lake Park will be prohibited and Harned Avenue will be closed after 4 p.m. until around 11:30 p.m. Lakeview Bridge will be closed 7-11:30 p.m. No vehicles will be allowed in the park after 4 p.m.
Stillwater Radio will host a live remote at Boomer Lake from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Residents can listen to the show on KSPI Hot 93.7 FM.
The City of Stillwater appreciates this year’s Boomer Blast contributors: Exclusive/Title Contributor – Grand River Dam Authority, GRDA; Firecracker Contributors – Oklahoma State University, Visit Stillwater, Stillwater Chamber of Commerce; and Sparkler Contributors – Kicker Performance Audio, Simmons Bank, BancFirst, Stillwater Frontier Rotary Club, Charlie’s Drug, OnCue, Stillwater Noon Lions Club, Stillwater Radio, Stillwater Masons, and Central Rural Electric Cooperative (CREC).
Additionally, it is illegal to purchase, sell, possess, or use fireworks within the city limits. (Stillwater City Code, Sec. 20-76).
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