Mark your calendars and plan on attending the inaugural Celebration of Freedom: promoting patriotism and honoring those who have made freedom possible. The celebration is to be held in Hobart, Oklahoma on Saturday, May 23, 2009. This Memorial weekend celebration is to honor those who were willing to make the sacrifice that enables us to bask in the freedom we so dearly love. We encourage everyone who has pride in the United States of America to join us for this honorable event. It will be an opportune time to promote your patriotism, share in honoring our military, and remember loved ones who have been lost. Exercise the freedoms we share by participating in one of the many activities planned throughout the day.

Special activities include the grand opening of the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum of Leadership, Patriotism and Service. Military Salute Parade including special floats dedicated to veterans, and an evening concert featuring Neal McCoy and other special guest. Also that evening there will be a special Patriot Spotlight Panel sharing stories of patriotism followed by a tribute honoring all present military. Other events include the 41st annual Arts on the Square, a fishing, skeet and softball tournaments, motorcycle rally, fly-in, quilt show, carnival and much more food, fun and entertainment.

For a full list of events and activities, tickets for the concert as well as participation forms for events can be found on the web at www.celebrationoffreedom.net or call 580-726-5900. This event is made possible by the men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice.