Fireworks, parade, music, Wonder at OWA July 2-4

Fireworks, parade, music, Wonder at OWA July 2-4

Head to Foley’s OWA, July 2-4, for three days and nights of live entertainment and family-friendly activities to help you celebrate the holiday in style. Friday’s fun includes two classes from Paint Art Live and two performances of Wonder at the Downtown OWA Splash Pad. Grab dinner from a Downtown OWA restaurant and a to-go cocktail in between activities. End the night with a free showing of National Treasure on the OWA Island at 8:30pm.
The fun continues Saturday, July 3 with complimentary kids craft tables and an all-day scavenger hunt for families to enjoy together.
Bring your camera for a photo op with Uncle Sam and Rosie the Riveter, as both will make a special appearance in the amusement park. Live music kicks off at 4:30 p.m. with Dumb Moneys followed by Southern Approach on the OWA Island at 7 p.m. Cool off with a CoCo’s Italian Ice and wander over to one of Wonder’s free shows at 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Sunday’s activities include more special guests and kids’ activities plus the return of DJ Patrick! Live music from the Bruce Smelley Band starts at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Troy Laz Band from New Orleans! Ending the weekend with a bang, the fireworks will go off at 8:45 p.m. sharp followed by more Troy Laz Band on the OWA Island.
New for 2021, OWA will host the inaugural 4th of July Street Parade led by Southwinds, a 70-piece brass band from Mobile featuring horns, drums and color guard. Join in the parade in your patriotic best to celebrate Independence Day and get a chance to win cash prizes! A small $10 donation to Operation Reconnect registers you for the parade and enters you in the costume contest. You can pre-register online or in-person beginning on the OWA Island at 1 p.m. on July 4th. The parade begins at 2 p.m. The Park at OWA is open every day this summer at noon and Downtown OWA is open 7 days a week. A full schedule of OWA’s 4th of July Weekend Celebration can be found at VisitOWA.com.