Centennial Celebration Kicks Off In Jenks

Oklahoma's Centennial celebration is getting off to a roaring start this week. <br/>It lit up the night skies over Jenks Thursday night where thousands of people showed up. <br/><br/>Sky News 6 took

Friday, November 17th 2006, 6:11 am

By: News On 6

Oklahoma's Centennial celebration is getting off to a roaring start this week.
It lit up the night skies over Jenks Thursday night where thousands of people showed up.

Sky News 6 took off to capture the fireworks show from the sky. This presentation included a recorded message from Governor Brad Henry who announced next year; November 16th will be a one-time official state holiday.

This is part of Oklahoma's year-long celebration of its 100th birthday. This was the first of three nights of fireworks shows.

Fridayâ€™s show at Tulsaâ€™s 21st Street bridge starting at 6:30 PM.