It's that time of year again! Independence Day is rolling up quickly, and with that comes festivals and celebrations all over the state that you definitely won't want to miss. You might be thinking, "Just where are the fireworks near me this year?" and we have the answers! This year, our shows are going to be bigger and better than both 2015 and 2016's stellar shows. All of these shows will be on the night of the 4th, unless otherwise stated.

1. Liberty Fest (Edmond)

This citywide festival ends with a bang on July 4th at UCO! The day starts with a huge parade at 9 am and ends with a 9:30 pm fireworks show that will rock your world! It's one of the top 10 festivals in America according to CNN and USA Today, so be sure not to miss out!

2. FreedomFest (Tulsa)

A Tulsa tradition since 1976, this festival is one of Oklahoma's biggest and best. Fireworks will be launched at nightfall from the 21st street bridge to the tune of patriotic music, so make sure to grab your chairs and blankets and head that way early! It's not a show you'll want to miss, for sure.

3. A Celebration in the Heartland (Moore)

This festival has been entertaining families in Moore for years, and their celebration is nothing you'd want to pass up willingly. If you haven't already planned for another show, make sure to keep this one handy, because it's going to be a stunning show in Buck Thomas Park!

4. Freedom Fest (Yukon)

At the Chisholm Trail Park, enjoy free snacks and music from the OKC Philharmonic as you sit back and watch the sky explode with color. As the grand finale for Independence day, it goes to say that it looks fantastic every year.

5. Red, White, and Boom (OKC)

Head over to State Fair Park for an evening made awesome with a free concert and an after-dusk fireworks show you'll want to photograph every part of. It's truly a glory to behold!

Following these five major shows, there's plenty of other local shows across Oklahoma that are sure to blow last year's shows out of the water! If you're looking for local shows, consider this your best bet at finding the perfect fit for your Independence Day plans!

Alfalfa County

• Family Fourth of July at Alfalfa County Fairgrounds in Cherokee where there's free ice cream, a pet dressing competition, and sack races before the show.
• July 05 5th of July Fireworks at the City Park in Carmen where there's a 5 pm cookout and live entertainment before the fireworks.
• Fireworks at Ackley Park in Elk City
• July 01 Canton 4th of July at Canton Lake where you can get hot dogs, homemade ice cream, and ice cold drinks to fill you up and keep you cool until the show at the end of the day.
• Freedom Festival at 1st & Monroe NW in Piedmont where the fun starts at 5 pm with food trucks and the Tuttle Tiger Safari animals, ending with a bang and a flash!
• Fireworks at Lake Murray State Park's RC Flying Field Area in Ardmore
• Coalgate Independence Day Fireworks at Main Street & the Community Park in Coalgate where you can play bingo or just listen to the local music as you wait for the grand finale show.
• July 01 Freedom Festival at Elmer Thomas Park in Lawton
• July 02 Rockin' the Park in Downtown Medicine Park where you'll hear 9 great bands play some rock 'n' roll before you close your night with explosions in the sky.
• Fireworks at the Town Park in Slick
• Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration at Whitlock Park in Drumright where you can enjoy an old-timey ice cream social and take your time as you find the best spot to view the fireworks.
• July 01 Patriotism in the Park at Klingensmith Park in Bristow
• Fireworks over the Municipal Golf Course in Sapulpa. It's advised to park in the Walmart lot, or in the field behind it.
• July 03 Independence Day Celebration at Wolf Creek Park in Grove
• July 03 Duck Creek Fireworks at Grand Lake where you can enjoy a show that's synchronized to music.
• Fireworks Display at J.B. Earp Stadium in Jay where you can enjoy the show to the sounds of bluegrass and gospel music.
• Fireworks Extravaganza at Wacker Park in Pauls Valley where you can enjoy a talent show and live music before the real fun begins at dusk!
• July 03 Fireworks Spectacular at Saltcreek Casino pond in Pocasett includes food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, and giveaways.
• Fireworks at the City Park in Granite
• July 03 Laverne 4th of July at the City Park in Laverne where you can enjoy a parade, free barbecue, and kid's races before the final event.
• July 02 American Spirit Festival at Falcon Rd in Altus
• Old-Fashioned Independence Day at the Fairgrounds in Blackwell where you can enjoy a free public swim before you enjoy the sky show.
• Fourth of July at Blinn Park in Tonkawa where there's a lively parade and a labrynth to keep you occupied during the time before the closing event.
• America Fest at Kingfisher County Fairgrounds in Kingfisher where you can start your day off with turtle races, sack races, and a concessions visit before you hunker down to watch the sky light up.
• Celebrate America at 501 S Broadway St in Poteau where you can watch the show along to some patriotic music.
• June 23 Hog Wild BBQ Festival at 1113 Joe Long Dr in Chandler
• July 01 Red Brick Nights in Guthrie
• July 03 Fairview's Festival Fireworks at the Major County Historical Society in Fairview where you'll enjoy delicious fair foods and live music! Plus,there's kids' activities as well.
• July 01 Grand Lake Fireworks on hwy 28 in Disney
• July 01 Independence celebration at Hwy 62 & NE 10th St in Blanchard where there's an adorable petting zoo, pony rides, and inflatable obstacles for the kids to enjoy before the show you're all waiting for!
• July 03 4th of July Fireworks at Eufaula Cove in Eufaula
• July 01 Summerfest at Wolf Field in Davis where there'll be local live music and family friendly activities before the main event of the night.
• Fireworks at Jack Gordon Park in Nowata
• Freedom Festival at Eldon Lyon Park in Bethany where you and 20,000 other people can annually enjoy the festivities from a morning parade to the fireworks at dusk.
• June 24 Stars and Stripes River Festival at the Boathouse District in OKC has fun family activities and live music to entertain yourself until the real reason you came here starts! Fireworks!
• Bricktown 4th Fest in Lower Bricktown, OKC
• July 03 Duck Creek Fireworks at Grand Lake in Afton where you can enjoy a show that's synchronized to music.
• Fireworks at Riverview Park in Miami which includes live music beginning at 5 pm and a great concession stand.
• July 03 Quapaw Tribal Powwow at 5681 S 630 Rd in Quapaw where you can learn about the rich history of this tribe, and enjoy Native traditions as well as
• Fireworks on the Square at the Courthouse Square in Pawnee
• Fireworks at the Memorial Park in Cushing
• Boomer Blast at Boomer Lake Park in Stillwater has free inflatables for the kids, and delicious food trucks where you can fill up before the big fiery show.
• Stars & Stripes Celebration at the Southeast Expo Center in McAlester where family fun can be had by all, and you can make a day of waiting for the fireworks to happen.
• July 01 FireLake Casino Fireworks in Shawnee
• July 03 Boom in the Valley at Choctaw Nation Capitol Grounds in Tuskahoma where there's no alcohol permitted, but all the fun is in the food and fireworks anyways!
• 4th of July Celebration at Claremore Lake Park in Claremore is a hubbub of family fun where live music and kids activities keep you busy before the show at dusk!
• Fireworks at the Municipal Park in Seminole
• July 02 Lake Festival at the lake in Wewoka is three days long, with camping, food vendors, and a cardboard boat parade before the closing event -- the fireworks show.
• Fireworks Extravaganza at Lake Tenkiller in Gore
• June 24 Marble City Mayhem in Downtown Marble City which includes free ice cream and other great activities for the kids before the show.
• Fireworks at Sallisaw High School in Sallisaw
• Old-Fashioned Independence Day at Redbud Park in Marlow, one of the largest in Southern Oklahoma.
• Fireworks at the Main St. Park in Texhoma where there's plenty of places for the kids to bounce around as you scout for that perfect fireworks viewing spot for the family.
• Boomfest at RiverWalk Crossing in Jenks where you can enjoy live entertainment all day as you await the show at night.
• July 03 Fantasy in the Sky at the Municipal Airport in Skiatook
• June 30 Freedom Celebration at 7673 East 121st St S in Bixby
• July 02 Rockets over Rhema at Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow where thousands of people gather yearly to celebrate and enjoy plenty of family fun before the dazzling fireworks show.
• June 24 Patriotic Festival West of Coweta High School Stadium in Coweta
• Freedom Fest at Downtown Bartlesville where you can watch the lip-synching talent show and a patriotic program for our veterans. Then, the real fun begins at 9:45 pm!
• Hometown Independence Day at 1565 Main St in Waynoka
• Home of the Brave Fest at Crystal Beach Park in Woodward where there's a watermelon eating contest, live music, and a Little Miss Firecracker pageant to get you ready for the nighttime festivities.

Where will you be celebrating your Fourth of July this year? Are there any other shows in Oklahoma that you're attending that aren't on this list?