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Photos by Mike Simons, Tulsa World. Gathering Place officials have been testing the lighting the last couple of weeks in preparation for the opening of the bridge over Labor Day weekend.
Jimmie Tramel
Tulsa World Scene Writer
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Big Dam Party: Sunday's events
- 5 a.m.-11 p.m. Zink Lake open to public for fishing/paddling (watercraft rental hours vary). Location: Zink Lake/River West Festival Cove
- 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Whitewater open to public (if appropriate water levels exist). Location: Tulsa Wave Park.
- 12:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Shuttle service. Location: Downtown (Tulsa Community College) and south Tulsa (Marriott Southern Hills).
- 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Vendors/art. Location: Boathouse parking loop.
- 1 p.m.-7 p.m. 360-degree selfie station. Location: East Williams Crossing pedestrian bridge.
- 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Food trucks/concessions. Location: Boathouse parking loop.
- 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Tulsa’s top duck art competition/Soul of a River; Heart of a City exhibit. Location: Activity Hall in ONEOK Boathouse.
- 1 p.m.-9:15 p.m. VIP Lounge. Location: Vista at ONEOK Boathouse.
- 2 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Tulsa Indian Club Intertribal Singers. Location: QuikTrip Great Lawn Stage.
- 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. Agalisiga Mackey. Location: Lawn East of River Parks Trail Bridge.
- 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Open activities. Location: Tulsa Wave Park.
- 5 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Keyland. Location: QuikTrip Great Lawn Stage.
- 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Face painting. Location: Near world’s largest rubber duck.
- 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Parris Chariz. Location: Lawn East of River Parks Trail Bridge.
- 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. C. Thomas Howell meet & greet. Location: TBD.
- 7 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Danny Boy O’Connor, live music. Location: QuikTrip Great Lawn Stage.
- 7:30 p.m.-7:55 p.m. The Same Sunset Q&A with C. Thomas Howell. Location: QuikTrip Great Lawn Stage.
- 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. “The Outsiders” live mic movie event with C. Thomas Howell. Location: QuikTrip Great Lawn Stage.
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Monday's events
- 5 a.m.-11 p.m. Zink Lake open to public for fishing/paddling (watercraft rental hours vary). Location: Zink Lake/River West Festival Cove
- 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. AAON Great Raft Race. Location: Sand Springs launch, Case Community Park.
- 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Shuttle Service special to drop-off zones at River West Festival Park and Energy Transfer Sports Courts at Gathering Place. Location: Downtown (Tulsa Community College).
- 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 360-degree selfie station. Location: East Williams Crossing pedestrian bridge.
- 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Food trucks/concessions. Location: Boathouse parking loop.
- 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tulsa’s top duck art competition/Soul of a River; Heart of a City exhibit. Location: Activity Hall in ONEOK Boathouse.
- 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors/art. Location: Boathouse parking loop.
- 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. VIP Lounge. Location: Vista at ONEOK Boathouse.
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Face painting. Location: Near world’s largest rubber duck.
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. AAON Great Raft Race, Zink Lake finish line. Location: River West Festival Park.
- 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. DJ, Maximum Entertainment. Location: Tulsa Wave Park.
- 2 p.m.-3 p.m. AAON Great Raft Race whitewater exhibition. Location: Tulsa Wave Park.
- 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Whitewater open to public (if appropriate water levels exist). Location: Tulsa Wave Park.
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The Big Dam Party
The Big Dam Party will kick off with an opening ceremony 3:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Friday on the North Land Bridge Great Lawn at Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way. Mayor G.T. Bynum and other city and community leaders will be present to talk about and celebrate the reopening of Zink Lake, the debut of the Tulsa Wave Park, the new Williams Crossing pedestrian bridge and the riverfront expansion at Gathering Place. Following the remarks, there will be a parade across the new Williams Crossing pedestrian bridge featuring local marching bands and mascots.
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