Join OWA as they ring in Summer Vacation with endless activities and eye-catching fireworks.
Head to OWA beginning May 29 as they bring their annual Memorial Day celebration to its lively downtown streets for a day full of activities and unforgettable fireworks. This fan-favorite, and patriotic celebration, will extend throughout the weekend, beginning on Saturday, May 29 and continuing Sunday, May 30.
Begin Saturday with thrilling moments at The Park at OWA when it opens its gates at 12pm. Create lasting memories in their 23+ attraction amusement park for an hour or two before the festivities begin in Downtown OWA. Starting at 2pm, take part in the Patriotic Scavenger Hunt, create a custom handprint flag t-shirt, or get competitive with a classic game of Cornhole until 6PM – all free activities to enjoy! Grab a quick bite to eat at one of the many delicious restaurants in Downtown OWA and then head over to the OWA Island for acoustic live performance featuring country music sensation Collin Raye. Jam out to country tunes with Raye from 7pm until the fireworks light up the sky. The firework show will happen at 8:50pm sharp. These fireworks can be seen inside The Park at OWA or in Downtown OWA, so grab that favorite spot and enjoy the show.
For those that missed Saturday’s events, they will have a second chance to partake in the festive fun! The Park at OWA will open at noon on Sunday, May 30, with more fun activities followed by an afternoon of laid-back blues. Enjoy a smooth blues performance on the OWA Island starting at 2pm by 56LOW. Then keep the good tunes rolling as Gyspy Spark takes the stage at 4pm. Grab dinner, go for stroll and then enjoy the tunes from 6-8pm as Grammy Award Winner Jimmy Hall takes the OWA Island stage to close out the night.
OWA is excited to kick off summer with this fantastic event packed weekend. Plus, go ahead and make plans to keep finding your entertainment fun at OWA all summer long by connecting on social media and online at VisitOWA.com.