Happy 4th of July BuzzHeads!

It’s the 4th of July Week!

Wow! The year is half over! Where’d it go? Welcome July!

It’s going to be a busy 4th of July weekend and a month full of big events. Stick with Enid Buzz and you’ll always be informed. Big announcement below!

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— Curtis D. Tucker
Creator / Owner

WHAT'S HOT THIS WEEK

Area Fireworks & Celebrations

There will be plenty of 4th of July celebrations around the Enid area. Here is a quick list. There are more details on the Enid Buzz Calendar at https://www.enidbuzz.com/events/

JULY 3

DACOMA
Dacoma will have their fireworks celebration on July 3.

FAIRVIEW
Fairview is having a Red, White & Boom celebration on Thursday, July 3.

MEDFORD
Medford will have their fireworks celebration on July 3.

OAKWOOD CC
Oakwood Country Club will have their members fireworks show on July 3.

JULY 4

ENID
Enid will have their celebration and fireworks on Friday, July 4.

COVINGTON
Covington will have their celebration on Friday, July 4. No fireworks show.

GARBER
Garber will have their 5K and celebration on Friday, July 4.

HILLSDALE
Hillsdale will have their Firecracker 5K and Fun Run on the morning of Friday, July 4th.

KINGFISHER
Kingfisher will have their 4th of July celebration on Friday, July 4.

POND CREEK
Pond Creek will have their 4th of July celebration on Friday, July 4.

WAYNOKA
Waynoka will have their 4th of July celebration on Friday, July 4.

JULY 5

CARMEN
Carmen will have a celebration on Saturday, July 5.

LOCAL NEWS

A BIG Thank You!

Thanks to all of you wonderful followers Enid Buzz just passed 50,000 Followers on Facebook! Plus there’s another 16,000 followers with Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and the Enid Insider newsletter!

On top of all that, EnidBuzz.com continues to get 23,000 page views a month and 4.2 million post views on Facebook per month! So I’m reaching lots people!

Enid Buzz is also celebrating 20 years of business this year. In honor of your help in growing the business I will have a big announcement coming this month involving the chance to win up to $1,000!

I’m looking for 10 businesses to help in this big celebration and adventure. There will be tons of exposure and promotions. The first 10 to contact me will secure those spots so don’t wait. Email [email protected] for details.

In observance of Independence Day, the City of Enid Administration offices, Enid Animal Welfare, the Recycle Center and Enid Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 4th. Additionally, the Enid Public Transportation Authority (EPTA) will not be operating on Friday, July 4.

The landfill will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Meadowlake Golf Course will open at 7 a.m. and close at 4 p.m.

NOTE: All trash routes will remain the same for the holiday. There will be no changes to trash schedules.

BUSINESS BUZZ

Congratulations!

Congrats to Wess & Jolene Gray Portraits for serving the Enid community for 50 years! Great business, friends and photographs. If you have not seen the hall of photography in their studio you should call and ask for a tour. Call 580-233-8322 to talk about your next portrait. Located in Sunset Plaza, open by appointment.

More Business Buzz

Enid Auto Body - Do you have auto body damage due to the winter weather? Trust your repairs to Enid Auto Body! Call (580)234-5492 to get those vehicle repairs or estimates scheduled right away! Their phone system is available 24/7 and can schedule an appointment anytime, even after business hours. You can also get a virtual repair estimate online at Autobodyteam.com.

Ala Therapy Collective is a diverse team of skilled and passionate social workers offering affirming, personalized therapy to meet your unique needs. Based in Oklahoma & offering online therapy for clients throughout Oklahoma and beyond to help you live your most expansive life. Call 405-776-9950. Learn more at https://www.alatherapycollective.com/

Enid Buzz Business Directory - Check out the Enid Business Directory, your online resource for local business in a variety of categories. Go to https://www.enidbuzz.com/business-directory/ for everything from Auto Body Shops to Hospitals. The directory page is promoted on the Enid Buzz blog, on the Enid Buzz Facebook page, in the Enid Buzz Insider email newsletter and on the Enid Buzz podcast. It also ranks in local Google searches.

Send your business buzz to [email protected] 

LOCAL EVENTS

The 4th of July Celebration in Enid

The Independence Day Holiday celebration will kick-off at 5:00 a.m. with the Fishing Derby. A full list of Independence Day Celebration activities at Meadowlake Park are listed above.

Take the family and spend the day at Meadowlake Park. The train, carousel, Ferris wheel and other rides will be going from 3-9pm. Fireworks are at dusk.

More Calendar Events

See upcoming local events listed at www.enidbuzz.com/events/. Get your events on the calendar by emailing info to [email protected]. Below are a few highlights coming soon.

• JULY 12
Main Street Enid just announced a brand new event — the Painted Sky Arts & Music Fest — happening July 12th from 4–11 PM — made possible thanks to a generous grant from Park Avenue Thrift as part of their $5 million milestone celebration! This free, family-friendly festival will showcase incredible local and regional musical acts, artists, food trucks, water games, and so much more. They’ll end the night with a DJ and FOAM PARTY you won’t want to miss!

• JULY 12-13
Remote Area Medical (RAM), a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision, and medical care to underserved and uninsured individuals, will host a free, two-day clinic in Enid, Oklahoma on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Stride Bank Event Center at 301 S. Independence.

The clinic is open to anyone in need of healthcare services, and no identification, insurance, or proof of income is required. All services are provided free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. More details at https://www.enidbuzz.com/free-medical-clinic/

• JULY 22
Join the Stride Bank Center on the 3rd Tuesday of July and create a beautiful floral suncatcher using REAL pressed flowers. There will also be the option to add a monogram to your suncatcher for a more personalized experience. Tickets need to be purchased by Friday, July 18th to guarantee a space. https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0C0062D9D7EE47A2

• AUGUST 28
Hannah Dasher & Tennessee Jet join forces for an unforgettable night of Country & Rock 'n' Roll on August 28! Two of the most electrifying voices in country and rock-infused Americana, Hannah Dasher and Tennessee Jet, are teaming up for a must-see performance that brings the heart of Nashville to the Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom on Thursday, August 28. Get tickets at StrideBankCenter.com.

• NOVEMBER 8
Copy Cat Crooners will be a night of singing + dinner + dancing! It all happens on November 8th at 6pm in the Stride Bank Center. Proceeds Buy Backpacks for Foster Children. Live Band performances of 40s - 80s tunes by Elvis, Reba, Johnny Cash & more! Tickets - $40 per Person; $70 per couple;$700 per table. (Table price includes Meet & Greet & Champagne). Contact Cathy for table info at [email protected]. For Tickets: StrideBankCenter.com

More events and details on the calendar!

Restaurant Suggestions

Can’t decide where to eat? Browse the Enid Buzz Quick Restaurant Guide at www.enidbuzz.com/restaurants/. There are over 100 eateries listed with phone and location.

FEATURING:
• La Salsa - Mexican, 213 W. Willow
• Chicaro’s Happy’s Place - Steak Fingers, 117 W. Oxford
• Cafe Coyote - Mexican, 212 Lahoma Rd., Lahoma

If you see a change or correction email [email protected].

Last But Not Least!

Send me any birthdays, anniversaries, or other fun announcements. Also be sure to get your events listed on the calendar.

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