lightshow which is launched from a barge in the middle of the half a mile wide cove. Under the clear
twilight sky you can always catch the excited chatter of the annual attendees looking forward to the
preliminary performances of the airplanes that open start the event. Classic WWII fighter planes
painted with racing stripes and checkers roar overhead performing banks and rolls to the delight of
the spectators. When they're not called out on a mission, we get to see the Oklahoma National
Guard F-16 jet fighters soar in iron-clad formation at altitudes which you might think would scorch the
tree tops. A wave of cheers and applause echoes for miles amid a multitude of enthusiastic boat
horns; all saluting, in their own way, our flying heroes.
twilight sky you can always catch the excited chatter of the annual attendees looking forward to the
preliminary performances of the airplanes that open start the event. Classic WWII fighter planes
painted with racing stripes and checkers roar overhead performing banks and rolls to the delight of
the spectators. When they're not called out on a mission, we get to see the Oklahoma National
Guard F-16 jet fighters soar in iron-clad formation at altitudes which you might think would scorch the
tree tops. A wave of cheers and applause echoes for miles amid a multitude of enthusiastic boat
horns; all saluting, in their own way, our flying heroes.
Just before the light of day disappears the concussion of cannon
fire counts down to the main event. Joe Harwood, owner of
Arrowhead Yacht Club begins early each year raising private and
business donations to set new records for the size of the show.
The 2005 show saw $75,000 worth of rockets launched for a
display that seemed to go on and on.
Patriots from far and wide sit in awe as the blossoming skies over
Duck Creek light their faces with the color and wonder of America's
Independence Day. With another year's patriotic festivities coming
fire counts down to the main event. Joe Harwood, owner of
Arrowhead Yacht Club begins early each year raising private and
business donations to set new records for the size of the show.
The 2005 show saw $75,000 worth of rockets launched for a
display that seemed to go on and on.
Patriots from far and wide sit in awe as the blossoming skies over
Duck Creek light their faces with the color and wonder of America's
Independence Day. With another year's patriotic festivities coming
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Everything special becomes extra special when
done Grand Lake style. Independence Day
fireworks displays are no exception.
The Annual Duck Creek Fireworks Show is one of the most highly
anticipated events of the year,boasting the largest display of
fireworks in the state of Oklahoma! Saturday, July 1st, 2006,
thousands of people converge on the shorelines and side roads and
a sea of boats fill the cove to get a straight up view of the
done Grand Lake style. Independence Day
fireworks displays are no exception.
The Annual Duck Creek Fireworks Show is one of the most highly
anticipated events of the year,boasting the largest display of
fireworks in the state of Oklahoma! Saturday, July 1st, 2006,
thousands of people converge on the shorelines and side roads and
a sea of boats fill the cove to get a straight up view of the
to a close, Grand Lake holds on as our favorite place to wave the grand old flag. Let freedom ring.