Broken Arrow is joining communities across the country in celebrating a once-in-a-generation milestone — the 250th birthday of the United States — with a festive lineup that includes a time capsule, a live concert, and a fireworks display.

The City of Broken Arrow announced plans for the America 250 celebration, which features the burial of a time capsule as a lasting tribute to the community’s place in this historic moment. Residents will be able to enjoy live music and a fireworks show as part of the festivities, making it a full community event for families and neighbors to share.

Radio station Z94 called it “the perfect Fourth of July story” out of Broken Arrow — a fitting description for a city coming together to honor both national history and local community pride. Whether gathering to watch the fireworks light up the sky or contributing to a time capsule that future generations will one day open, Broken Arrow residents have a memorable way to mark America’s semiquincentennial this Independence Day season.

Sources: City of Broken Arrow (.gov), News On 6