p>Get ready for a spectacular celebration of Independence Day at RIVERSPORT's annual Stars & Stripes Block Party. Join the excitement this Saturday, July 1, as RIVERSPORT hosts an outdoor festival filled with thrilling water activities, Navy Week festivities, live music, and an awe-inspiring fireworks display.

"We are thrilled to kick off the holiday weekend with an array of whitewater and surfing adventures! The upcoming dog dock diving exhibition and Navy Week attractions on July 1 are sure to be crowd favorites. And that's not all - prepare for a night of live music and a dazzling fireworks show, making it a truly memorable celebration," said Mike Knopp, Executive Director of RIVERSPORT.

Starting at 11 a.m., RIVERSPORT Rapids and Adventures will open their doors, offering an exciting lineup of water-based activities until 6 p.m. Visitors can enjoy traditional Fourth of July festivities, savor food and drink specials, and catch a screening of Top Gun Maverick on the impressive OG&E Jumbotron.

As part of Navy Week, the U.S. Navy will host a range of special attractions, including robotics demonstrations, ceremonial guard performances throughout the day, and live music by the Navy Band Southeast from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Witness the incredible athleticism of the Oklahoma Thunder Dock Diving dogs as they showcase their skills with impressive distance and aerial jumps into the water. The exhibition will take place at 6:15 p.m. in the McClendon Whitewater Center.

The highlight of the evening will be the dazzling fireworks display, illuminating the sky over the Whitewater Center. The Stars & Stripes Block Party offers free entry, and parking is available for $10.

For detailed information about the 2023 Stars and Stripes River Festival, please visit the official website: https://www.riversportokc.org/events/stars-stripes-river-festival/

Don't miss out on the action-packed schedule of events for Saturday, July 1:

• 11a-6p: RIVERSPORT Adventures Hours & 4th of July Activities

• 11a-6p: Navy Week Celebration

• 12p, 2p & 4p: Top Gun Maverick playing on the OG&E Jumbotron

• 1p, 2p, 3p & 4p: Ceremonial Guard Performance

• 6:15p: Thunder Dock Diving Dogs

• 7-9p: Navy Band Southeast

• 9p: Fireworks

Get ready to make lasting memories and celebrate Independence Day in style at RIVERSPORT's Stars & Stripes Block Party. Join us for an incredible day of water adventures, live entertainment, and patriotic festivities for the whole family.