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Freedom Festival

The Oxford Community Band performs at this year’s Freedom Festival on July 3.

‘We only exist because the community supports us’: Oxford’s locals make up ‘zero-stress’ band

The Oxford Community Band performs at multiple community events throughout the year. However, these aren’t professionals – these are everyday people in town, some of whom haven’t picked up an instrument in years.
Kethan Babu Aug 22, 2025
Oxford Parks and Recreation Department hosts Freedom Festival on July 3

Oxford Parks and Recreation Department hosts Freedom Festival on July 3

The Oxford Freedom Festival occurred on July 3 and was organized by the Parks and Recreation Department, including first-year director Chad Smith.
Kethan Babu Jul 22, 2025
Oxford residents walk on High Street looking at cars

Oxford kicks off Independence Day celebrations with annual car show and parade

The Masonic Lodge Car and Bike Show took place on June 28, with the Freedom Festival Parade following shortly after.
Taylor Powers Jul 2, 2025
A man conducts a concert at a performance in Uptown

Celebrating summer in Oxford

As summer kicks off in Oxford, the town prepares events and festivals to keep locals busy.
Sean Scott May 26, 2025
A little kid in red stares at Indy 500 pace car during the Freedom Festival Parade. Photo by Taylor Stumbaugh

Oxford celebrates Fourth of July early with car show and parade

The Oxford Masonic Lodge held its second annual car and bike show this Sunday, ending in the city's Freedom Festival parade.
Taylor Stumbaugh Jul 1, 2024

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