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Posted in OklahomaSeasonal June 23, 2016by Mary Pryor, Guest Contributor
10 Undeniable Reasons To Attend Aquapalooza In Oklahoma This Summer
Aquapalooza draws in people from all over the United States and Canada and has become a favorite event on Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees each summer. You simply must see this amazing on-the-water concert!
The event is put on each year by 360 Grand Lake and is held during the afternoon of the third Saturday in July. This four-hour-long live music event has grown to attract 8,000 to 10,000 people each year! The summertime celebration has become so popular that it had to move from a smaller area of Duck Creek to a more roomy spot on Horse Creek! The event is now held off the shores of SouthWinds Marina in Bernice.
The move allowed people who do not have boats to come and take part of the Aquapalooza action, but that doesn’t mean the beloved boating audience has disappeared! You will see everything from yachts to pontoons (and even jet skis) tied to one another, all in the name of fun! Aquapalooza is free and open to the public, so this is one event that offers a unique experience for people of all ages that you won’t soon forget! By lake or by land, here are 10 undeniable reasons that you absolutely must come jump in on the fun at Aquapalooza this summer!
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This goes without saying, but there’s no way we could leave it off this list! A 30’ x 60’ barge placed out on the water sets the stage for this amazing floating four-hour-long concert. Two of the best bands from the region are invited to entertain the crowd with live music that ranges from country to classic rock.
Chances are you will never get an accurate count of the endless parade of boats that tie up together at this event… there are hundreds! You will everything from yachts to pontoons to jet skis filled with people who want to celebrate the summer together!
No boat? No problem! The new location at SouthWinds Marina allows lake lovers to park their cars and shuttle out by boat to the amazing swim area. Bring your inflatables and enjoy the good times (and best views) right in front of the stage!
Who doesn't like free stuff? Local businesses and sponsors give away tons of free t-shirts, sunglasses, key rings, and drink koozies, which are tossed out to the excited crowd on the lake.
Want to work on your summer tan? Four hours of nonstop entertainment on the lake is a perfect way to cool off while catching some rays and enjoying the music. Just do NOT forget your sunscreen!
You'll never get tired of people watching with this endless crowd, and you know this fun bunch shows up to celebrate, so you will always be surrounded by fun. You won’t leave Aquapalooza without making a few new friends!
Clean music and the large swimming area make this the perfect kid-friendly event. We love that people of all ages come here to enjoy the show! Make sure to keep an eye on the kids during the show, and don't forget to bring sunscreen and life jackets!
Even the dogs enjoy the laid back atmosphere at Aquapalooza! Pooches of all shapes and sizes can be seen hanging out on the boats and casually floating on mats and inflatables!
Whether you bring your best friends or your entire family, Aquapalooza packs enough fun in one afternoon to talk about it for years to come. Dance, sing, and make a few fun memories to look back on!
Let's be honest: gathering together in one lovely lake spot with thousands of other people to listen to live music is just plain awesome. If you show up, your coolness factor will skyrocket and you'll have more summertime stories than all of your friends... unless, of course, they join you at Aquapalooza! This concert has it all, which makes it undeniably the coolest summer celebration around. Trust us, we know “cool.”
Are you as pumped up as we are for Aquapalooza? We can’t wait for July! This event is definitely a must see and should top your summer bucket list!
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