This week is the first full week of August, and it's filled will birthday celebrations for Lawton's 125th anniversary. Lawton was officially founded on August 6, 1901, so this year marks Lawton's 125th anniversary. Before Saturday's big birthday party, the City of Lawton will host various mini parties at the city's three community centers. 9 a.m. - McMahon Memorial Auditorium Ribbon Cutting and Lawton's 125th Birthday CelebrationAfter being closed for a year of construction, the McMahon Memorial Auditorium will reopen for Lawton's Birthday Celebration with an official ribbon cutting. For more information about Lawton's 125th Birthday Celebration, visit the City of Lawton's official website.