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Star Spangled 250th Spectacular

Red, white, & blue take over Downtown OWA for the Star Spangled 250th Spectacular!

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July 4th, 2026; 2-9 PM

Celebrate the 4th of July the OWA way during the Star Spangled 250th Spectacular! This celebration brings Downtown OWA to life with patriotic activities, interactive experiences, live entertainment, and plenty of spots to stop, watch, and join in.

Watch the 250th Independence Day Parade roll through Downtown OWA, then stick around as live music takes over OWA Island and keeps the energy going into the evening. End the night with a fireworks show that brings the celebration to a perfect close.

Join us in Downtown OWA and make this 4th of July one to remember!

Schedule of Events
  • 2:00 – 5:30 pm: Live DJ on the Splashpad
  • 2:00- 3:45 pm & 5:30 – 8:00 pm:
    • Stars & Stripes Shirt Shop t-shirt craft near the Tropic Falls entrance
    • Slip, Slide, & Freedom Waterslide near Pickleball at OWA
    • Caps off to America hat decorating in front of The Bohemian
    • The Great American Quest Scavenger Hunt starting at the Clocktower Entrance
  • 2:00 – 9:00 pm:
    • Spin the Wheel Patriotic Facepainting at the Splashpad
    • Mechanical Shark at the Waffles R Wild Alcove
    • Stars & Stripes Midway at the Splashpad
    • Statue of Liberty Live Statue at the Sweet Tooth Flowerbed
    • Food and refreshments vendors throughout Downtown OWA
    • American Express Train adventures throughout Downtown OWA
    • Coca-Cola Monster Energy Drink samples at the Splashpad
  • 2:00 – 8:00 pm: Stars, Stripes, & Sawdust live chainsaw artist on OWA Island
  • 4:00 – 5:00 pm: 250th Independence Day Parade throughout Downtown OWA
  • 5:30 – 8:50 pm: Live entertainment on OWA Island
  • 8:50 – 9:05 pm: Fireworks Show

 

July 4th

Downtown OWA