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DURANT, Okla. (June 19, 2025)-

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will light up with fireworks the week of the Fourth of July, with multiple shows across the 10.5 counties, as well as entertainment and cash drawings.

Wednesday, July 2

• Get an early start to the July 4 weekend at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant with the fireworks show starting at dusk.  The Chop House will also be open from 4-10 p.m., and guests can end the night earning entries into the Red, White and Win promotion for a chance to win one of two 2025 F-150s. Truck giveaways will happen on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 at 1 a.m. Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant will also be giving away a 2024 Harley Davidson on Saturday, July 6 in the Freedom Ride promotion.

Thursday, July 3

• Choctaw Landing

  located 10 miles north of Broken Bow in Hochatown, will have a firework show that starts at 9 p.m. DJ Derrick will be performing on Cypress Lawn from 4-9 p.m. and Coke will have giveaways for guests from 3-7 p.m.

On Friday, July 4, Hailey Wright, a Choctaw Tribal member and former Voice contestant, will perform at the outdoor amphitheater from 9-11 p.m. There will also be pool parties with DJ Derrick from 2-7 p.m. on July 4, 5 and 6.

• Choctaw Casino – Stringtown

  will be hosting its annual Cash Boom Celebration on Thursday, July 3 from 5 p.m. to midnight with fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m.

Food trucks will set up near the stage at 5 p.m., and The Close will perform at 7 p.m. Inside the casino, guests have a chance to win up to $1,000 every hour from 5-9 p.m. with the Cash Boom Kiosk Game.

• Catch the free Boom in the Valley fireworks show at the Choctaw Nation Capitol Grounds in Tuskahoma. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at dusk. Food vendors will be on site. 

Friday, July 4

• Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant

  will host a firework display on Friday, July 4 at dusk.

Guests can also enjoy Independence Day specials. Gilley’s will have a half rack of ribs for $28 and a full rack for $38, while Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen + Bar will a barbecue platter for $23. Bordeaux will have $10 Independence Day shirts.

Country musician Clay Walker will be performing at the three-time Academy of Country Music award winning Grand Theater on Saturday, July 5. Tickets start at $52 and can be purchased here.

Guests can also hit the casino floor and earn entries into “3 Months. 3 Millionaires.” One lucky Rewards Club member has already become a millionaire, and the next chance to win is Saturday, July 5 at the 1 a.m. drawing.

• Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola

  will host its annual fireworks show on Friday, July 4 at dusk. Guests can also stop by the casino floor to participate in the Million Dollar Summer by playing with their Choctaw Rewards Club card to earn entries into the $100,000 drawings, which will be held on Saturday, July 26 and Saturday, August 30.
  

• Choctaw Cultural Center

  will offer activities for the entire family on the evening of July 4. Activities include bingo for prizes, a coloring sheet competition and social dancing demonstrations. Audio to the Fireworks show will be provided by tuning in to KLBC FM. The Cultural Center will be closed during the day but will open its gates at 6:30 p.m. for the fireworks show and evening festivities.  Cost is $40 per vehicle, which covers admission for everyone in the vehicle, a goody bag with glow stick, bingo card, cookie, box of popcorn and water bottle.

About The Choctaw Nation 

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 230,000 tribal members and 13,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 14,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. For more information about the Choctaw Nation, its culture, heritage and traditions, please go to www.choctawnation.com.