City of Enid, Oklahoma
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Fishing Derby
- Date: 07/04/2023 5:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location: Meadowlake Park
1200 W. Rupe
Enid, Oklahoma 73701
The Independence Day Holiday celebration will kick-off at 5:30 a.m. with the Fishing Derby. All fishing derby participants must register and check-in before going to their fishing post. Failure to register and comply by set rules will result in disqualification. More info can be found at: Enid.org/July4thCelebration.
At 8:30 p.m., the Enid Symphony Orchestra will be performing under the direction of Douglas Newell, Music Director. The theme is “Superheroes!”
Parking is available on the north side of the park for only those vehicles with disabled license plates or placards, a member of the Enid Symphony Orchestra, or workers for the Kiwanis rides and concession stand. The old GEFCO Inc. parking lot, east of Meadowlake Park, at 2215 South Van Buren Street is available for public parking during the 4th of July Celebration events.
A full list of Independence Day Celebration activities at Meadowlake Park are listed below:
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 5:00 a.m. | Fishing Derby Registration/Check-In (Pavilion 4 - Northside) |
| 5:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Fishing Derby |
| 10:30 a.m. | Fish Weigh-In |
| Noon - 9 p.m. | Paddle Boats (last boat out at 8:15 p.m.) |
| Noon - 10 p.m. | Train Stop Express Concessions |
| Noon - 10 p.m. | Miniature Golf & Sno Cones |
| 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Enid Kiwanis Club Rides |
| 7 p.m. | Watermelon |
| 8:30 p.m. | Enid Symphony Orchestra |
| Dusk – 9:30 p.m. | Fireworks |
On behalf of City Manager Jerald Gilbert and city staff, have a safe and enjoyable holiday!