Elote owner Libby Billings stands on South Boston Avenue in front of her restaurant on May 20, 2026. This weekend Elote will host its first Pride celebration on the street.
Elote owner Libby Billings stands on South Boston Avenue in front of her restaurant on May 20, 2026. This weekend Elote will host its first Pride celebration on the street. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer

52nd Annual Green Corn Festival
5-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday

Enjoy roasted green corn, carnival rides, live music, games, food, pageants, a 5K and lots more at Bixby’s Bentley Park. 

Elote Pride Festival
4 p.m. to midnight Friday, 9:30 a.m. to Midnight Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday

Celebrate Pride with a free weekend-long downtown street party on South Boston Avenue. Friday and Saturday is for the 18 and older crowd ready to party. There will be game shows, a Corn Queen Pageant, a taco eating contest, dance parties, Drag Brunch and more. Sunday is a family day for all ages with Drag Queen Story Hour, a Drag Your Dog Race and more. The full schedule can be found here.

Route 66 Road Fest
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

A one-of-a-kind celebration at Expo Square giving you the chance to take your own journey through the history, attractions, characters and fun of one of America’s most enduring treasures as the Mother Road celebrates 100 years. 

New Orleans Square Block Party
Starts at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Enjoy a patriotic summer celebration filled with entertainment, community spirit and activities for all ages. From delicious food and exciting performances to fireworks lighting up the night sky at 10 p.m., the Block Party is the perfect way to celebrate summer with friends and family in Broken Arrow.

“Lee Roy Chapman’s Tulsa” book launch party
8-11 p.m. Saturday

Center For Public Secrets celebrates the release of its book on the late truthistorian, whose work inspired the hit show “The Lowdown.” Held at Wompa, the party will feature live music from Hickoids and Red Dirt Rangers, food and drink carts, carnival games and books available for purchase and preorder pickup.

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Tim Landes is the food, arts and culture editor at the Tulsa Flyer. Prior to joining the inaugural editorial team at the Tulsa Flyer, Tim spent a decade managing media relations for Cherokee Nation businesses,...