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Salute & Celebrate

Gather with us to honor those who serve, Salute & Celebrate in Downtown OWA!

November 8th, 2025

Join us in Downtown OWA on November 8th for Salute & Celebrate, a full day honoring our veterans and active military! Kick off the morning with a presentation of colors, the National Anthem, and a moving recognition of heroes on OWA Island. Then explore patriotic fun across Downtown, from thank-you note writing and the Wall of Honor to dog tag decorating, themed photo ops, and inflatable challenges inspired by military training. Stick around for a live performance from local bands playing classic rock, country, & patriotic tunes as we come together to salute those who serve.

Bring the whole family to celebrate, honor, and enjoy a day filled with pride, gratitude, and community spirit! Check out all the details below!

Schedule of Events

10:00 am: Presentation of colors by local ROTC or Honor Guard on the OWA Island Stage

10:15 am: National Anthem on the OWA Island Stage

10:30 am: Brief recognition speech & moment of silence for our fallen heroes on the OWA Island Stage

10:00 am – 4:00pm:

  • Thank you note writing at the Splashpad
  • Wall of Honor at the Downtown Fountain
  • Patriot Climb 16’ inflatable climbing wall – inspired Military training at the Splashpad
  • Facepainting at the Sweet Tooth Flowerbed
  • Scavenger Hunt starting at the Waffles R Wild Alcove
  • Decorate Military Dog Tags at the Native Treasures Alcove
  • Themed Photo Booth at the Sweet Tooth Alcove
  • Patriot Obstacle Course Challenge at the Native Treasures Alcove
  • Flags of Honor at the Downtown Fountain
  • Freedom Flyer Eagle pompom at the Splashpad
  • Banner of Thanks
  • Recruiting Station at the Flagpole

2:00 – 4:00 pm: Live performance on OWA Island

 

 

November 8th, 2025

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Downtown OWA