December 15th, 2024 2:30 PM (Following the DAR Wreaths Across America Ceremony)
This Free event takes place at the Post Cemetery at the historic Army Post, Fort Reno. Share in a timeless tradition from German and American folklore— enjoy story-telling, the sounds of cannons and guns blasting! Fun for the entire family! Afterward, enjoy snacks at the Visitors Center.
Quite literally a blast from the past, Fort Reno Christmas Guns is a tradition brought here by German immigrants. The discharging of firearms such as cannons and guns was believed to dispel evil spirits in preparation for the upcoming holiday. Come and celebrate this historic tradition with a visit to this year’s Fort Reno Christmas Guns celebration held at Historic Fort Reno. Honor this timeless tradition plucked from German and American folklore.
The photo above was taken on December 11, 2016
December 15, 2024
