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Events / June 19, 2025

OKC celebrates Juneteenth with events honoring Black culture and history

Oklahoma City will celebrate Juneteenth with a full weekend of events, performances and cultural experiences that highlight the city's Black history and community. Now in its fifth year, Juneteenth on the East anchors the celebration in the East End District along NE 23rd Street—an area rich with history and now home to Black-owned restaurants, public art and businesses.

By Lauren King
Inside OKC / October 31, 2024

OKC for Soccer committee to guide city's pro soccer, entertainment vision

In a major follow-up to developments surrounding the future of professional soccer and an exciting entertainment district coming to downtown Oklahoma City, an advisory committee has now been established to help shape a representative vision for the community. The OKC for Soccer Committee, announced last week, includes 33 influential civic, business, sports and cultural leaders from the region.

By Lauren King
Inside OKC / April 23, 2024

OKC's annual Festival of the Arts returns April 25-28

Oklahoma City’s springtime tradition makes its return to downtown Oklahoma City’s Bicentennial Park April 25—28. The Festival of the Arts features 144 artists from across the country, a variety of delectable cuisines and entertainment from local performers.

By Laura Nance
Lifestyle / April 2, 2024

Spring into these OKC April events

With so much going on around our city, there is always bound to be something that will pique your interest. Spring is off to a great start with these upcoming events you won’t want to miss.

By Maegan Dunn
Lifestyle / April 2, 2024

Mark Thy Calendar for the Medieval Fair of Norman

Take a step back in time to the Middle Ages as you explore the Medieval Fair of Norman on April 5-7 at Reaves Park in Norman, Okla. The Medieval Fair has entertainment for the whole family including minstrels, dancing, theater reenactments, jugglers, knights jousting on horseback and human chess games.

By Maegan Dunn
State of the City / January 18, 2018
Mick Cornett
Former mayor of Oklahoma City
I have had the good fortune to visit with mayors and chamber leadership from coast to coast. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is the best chamber of commerce anywhere.
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