The New Orleans Square Block Party is back — bigger and better than ever, June 27-29, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. with concerts all three nights!
It’s the event’s fourth year, but the festival’s first year to last three consecutive nights. It happens on the northwest quadrant of the intersection at New Orleans Street (101st Street) and Elm Place (161st E. Ave.). Admission is free for all three nights.
Broken Arrow may be the fourth-largest city in the state, but even more — we are friends, neighbors, and a community that comes together to celebrate America’s independence. Here’s what you can expect at this year’s event:
— June 27: Country Music sensation Drake Milligan, who you may remember from America’s Got Talent, is now on a worldwide concert tour, including a stop in Broken Arrow to get the party started Thursday night! Bring your lawn chairs, grab dinner at one of the several food trucks, and start the weekend a little early.
— June 28: Then, come back Friday night and enjoy an incredible concert lineup featuring John Cafferty of the John Cafferty & Beaver Brown Band, Alex Ligertwood, former lead singer for Santana, Kevin Chalfant who performed with Journey, and The Storm, John Elefante, former lead singer of Kansas, Johnny Edwards, former lead singer of Foreigner, and Billy Burnette and Bekka Bramlett, former lead singers of Fleetwood Mac. Then, stay to watch spectacular fireworks display beginning at 10 p.m.
— June 29: On Saturday night, the music begins at 5 p.m. with St. Paul and the Minneapolis Allstars, featuring former members of Prince and the Revolution, The Time, and New Power Generation. Plus, Chicago Nights will perform, featuring former Chicago lead singers Jason Scheff and Bill Champlin, with Chris Rodriguez on guitar. And at 10 p.m., fireworks will light the Broken Arrow skies.
In addition to the concerts, a dedicated kid zone will feature inflatables, face painters, balloon artists, and a Touch-a-Truck with 20 different City/County vehicles. There will also be 90 merchant vendors showcasing unique products and services, 30 food trucks, a City Services area, and more! Guests staying at select Broken Arrow hotels can access complimentary Uber rides to and from the event.
Things to know about the 2024 New Orleans Square Block Party:
- Seating: You’ll be able to see the fireworks from all over New Orleans Square. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets if they’d like to sit during the event. Strollers and wagons are also welcome.
- Parking and transportation: New Orleans Square offers multiple free parking spaces. Please note the northwest quadrant is reserved for festival and disabled parking. Disabled parking may be accessed from New Orleans Street. For added convenience, an area at Arrow Heights Baptist Church, 3201 S. Elm Pl., will be designated for rideshare pickup and drop-off. We ask that attendees refrain from parking on the side of the road.
- Complimentary Uber rides to and from the event are available for guests staying at select Broken Arrow hotels.
- Road Closures: The intersection of New Orleans and Elm Place will close at 2 p.m. Friday, June 28, and reopen at 11 p.m. on Friday, June 28. It will close again on Saturday, June 29, at 2 p.m. and reopen at 11 p.m. (There will not be a road closure on Thursday evening).
- Pets: The City of Broken Arrow discourages bringing pets to the festival due to the crowds, hot pavement, loud noises, and limited access to water. City Ordinance Section 5-18 does not permit dogs to be present in gatherings of more than 1,000 people unless it is a police dog or as an aide to a person with a hearing or sight disability.
Join us for a weekend of celebration, community, and fun at the New Orleans Square Block Party. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, go to VisitBrokenArrow.com/BlockParty and follow us at Facebook.com/NewOrleansSquareBrokenArrow.
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