Iron Mountain Festival & Freedom Celebration set for July 6

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June 25, 2024

The Roland Area Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting the annual Iron Mountain Festival & Freedom Celebration, in partnership with the Town of Roland.

This year’s festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 6, in the Roland City Park. It will start at 4 p.m. and feature food vendors, crafts, live music from local artists, and giveaways. The evening will wrap up with the best fireworks display in Eastern Oklahoma.

If you or your organization would like to volunteer, set up a booth or like more information, send the chamber a message on their Facebook page; there are still spots available.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

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