Y’all ready for this? Opening Night is back and better than ever! Since 1987, the Opening Night celebration is the go-to place for families and friends to “open” the New Year in style! Downtown Oklahoma City sets the stage for a variety of bands, entertainment, and an unforgettable children’s craft and performance area. And for the first time we are offering our 21+ friends a place to grab a drink and warm up in our New Year’s Cheers tent facing the Finale Stage. The day begins with the festive Finale 5K race and concludes with a bang at the midnight fireworks extravaganza!

We’ve got a lot of great things planned for you so make sure you purchase an event wristband for you and yours!

Wristbands are $8 in advance and $10 the night of the event. Don’t forget, wristbands are nonrefundable.

Purchase advance wristbands starting DECEMBER 1ST at MidFirst Bank locations, 7-Eleven stores, and on our website. NIGHT OF, you may purchase wristbands at sales locations across the event.

2019 ENTERTAINMENT

Take Cover, Joe Coover Magic, The Allie Lauren Project, Edgar Cruz, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, OKC Improv, OKC Philharmonic, Orquesta D’Calle, and Moetowne Alex & the Nightview Band.

CHILDREN’S AREA

The Children’s Area in the Hall of Mirrors in Civic Center Music Hall offers family-friendly fun for all! Enjoy face painting by the Bricktown Clowns of Oklahoma City, an interactive art project, and lively music by Moetowne Alex & The Nightview Band as you ring in the New Year.

FOOD TRUCKS IN FINALE ALLEY

Rolling Café: Fajita fries, chicken and steak wraps, sandwiches, and quesadillas.
Blue J’s Rollin’ Grill: Various gourmet burgers and fries, cheese steaks, and hot dogs.
King’s Custom Smoked Meats: Custom smoked meats made with love.
Ookebobs: Catfish, shrimp, and hushpuppies, oh my!
Chef Rays Street Eats: Chicken and waffles, Blazing Rays Nashville style chicken sandwiches, and sweet treats.
Sizzle N Spice, LLC: Tandoori-style Pakistani, and Indian Food.
La Gumbo Ya Ya: Okie chicken, sausage, and pulled pork gumbo with rice, and red beans and rice.
Mission: In-Pasta-Bowl: Build you own pastas, creamy mac and cheese, and Paninis.
Taco Nation: Authentic street tacos, quesadillas, and other tasty Mexican fare.
Junction Coffee: Fresh coffee, espresso drinks, and hot chocolate.
COCO Flow: Handcrafted hot cocoa, cabernet soufflé cheesecake and decadent desserts.

FIREWORKS FINALE!

The Finale Stage in Bicentennial Park will come alive at 9pm with our Finale Band: Take Cover. Take Cover is Oklahoma’s newest Top 40 Party Band that is guaranteed to make you dance! This 10-member band will take us through a musical journey from the classic sounds of Motown to today’s top hits and then count us down to midnight, where our fireworks extravaganza will ring in 2019!

Learn more:www.artscouncilokc.com/opening-night