JENKS, Okla. — The City of Jenks announced that Boomfest is canceled for 2025.
The company Hance Pyrotechnics, which normally puts on the show, had to cancel because several of their operators were hurt in the Tuskahoma fires.
"The City of Jenks are disappointed that our annual BoomFest will not take place on July 4th, however, we understand Hance Pyrotechnics’ situation and are saddened for everyone affected by the Tuskahoma fire. We ask the community to please send their best wishes to those injured," the city said.
Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police Chief Mike Woodruff confirmed five individuals were burned, two walked away with minor injuries.
“Three of those burn patients were med flighted to Oklahoma City and Tulsa hospitals," said Woodruff. "Our last update on those patients, they’re in critical condition but being treated.”
The city said they don't know if it will be rescheduled, but it won't be this weekend. Officials still urging residents to celebrate Independence Day on the Riverwalk and support local businesses.
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Suite Shots will have half priced sliders and live music in their 19th hole area. COO and owner Chuck Johnson said while he knows residents are disappointed, they may be the perfect spot to catch some of the other shows.
“We’ve got opportunities for groups to be in bays the size of 12 so if people are looking still for things to do, with the views we have, there’s going to be fireworks still throughout the community, I think from our third and second deck people are still going to be able to see fireworks," said Johnson.
Freedom Fest is a go at Riverwest Festival Park. But with hundreds of thousands expected at Boomfest, it may end up being more crowded than usual.
For some residents like Carlton Gibbs, they're just happy to have the time off to celebrate together.
“Just spend time with family and buy some fireworks from a stand and then maybe just go to a park or grill out," said Gibbs.
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Another element derailng celebrations across Green Country is high lake levels. Pier 51 Marina in Skiatook canceled their firework display and have yet to reschedule as of last check.
Lake Oolagah is holding their celebration off until Labor Day Weekend.
The Jenks Riverwalk, the Oklahoma Aquarium, and many other areas of Jenks still have opportunities to celebrate the 4th of July.
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