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SUMMARY:Freedom Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Independence Day at one of Oxford’s favorite summer traditions! Join us on Saturday\, July 4\, for a full day of family-friendly fun at Oxford Lake Park and the Oxford Civic Center.\n\nEnjoy a patriotic parade\, live music\, a petting zoo\, tricycle and bicycle races\, a pet show\, free carnival games and prizes\, swimming\, food vendors\, and a spectacular fireworks show to end the evening.\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS• 8:00 AM – Around the Lake Ramble for Senior Adults – walk and get a ribbon!• 8:30 AM – Parade Registration & Line-Up (Baseball Parking Lot)• 8:30 AM – Cheaha Winds Community Band Performance in Liberty Park• 9:00 AM – Freedom Festival Parade Begins! Children dressed up may walk/ride in non-motorized vehicles down McCullars Lane. *Must wear a helmet if riding*• 9:15 AM – Opening Ceremonies at Liberty Park• 9:30 AM – Petting Zoo (end of Civic Center building near the covered bridge); Tricycle & Bicycle Races at Liberty Park (participants must wear a helmet and bring their own bicycle or tricycle); Pet Show by the swimming pool across from Liberty Park (begins immediately following the Opening Ceremonies)• 9:30 AM–12:00 PM – Regional Student Art Display (Room 101 in the Oxford Civic Center)• 9:45 AM – Oxford Jump Track Exhibition• 9:45 AM–11:30 AM – Free Carnival Games & Prizes for Children (Gymnasium)• 11:00 AM – The Piezilla Challenge. Watch teams of two take on a 28-inch\, 64-slice pepperoni pizza and a 2-liter soda in a race to finish first. Hosted by Cicis Pizza and 97.9 VOK.• 11:00 AM–4:00 PM – City Pool Open ($2 Admission); Swim Races at 1:00 PM• 9:00 PM – Fireworks Show\nFor more information\, contact the Oxford Civic Center at 256-831-2660.\n\nIMPORTANT:• No drones\, alcohol\, personal fireworks\, or weapons.• Clear backpacks only.• Vendor information is handled exclusively through the Oxford Civic Center. Please be cautious of anyone claiming to accept vendor registrations through Facebook comments or messages.
URL:https://visitcalhouncounty.com/event/freedom-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Oxford Lake Park\, Oxford Lake Park; 401 McCullars Lane\, Oxford\, AL\, 36203\, United States
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