4th of July Weekend Party

Celebrate Independence Day, July 4–6, at OWA with family-friendly activities, a Dive-In movie night, live music and one incredible fireworks show! From photo ops with Uncle Sam to a patriotic Costume Contest to a Hot Dog Eating Contest, this free event has it all. Grab your friends and celebrate with a fun day on the streets of Downtown!

Plus, enjoy a spectacular fireworks show on Saturday, July 6, synchronized with patriotic music playing throughout the property. The fireworks will go off at 8:50 p.m. sharp and can be seen in the air over Downtown OWA and Tropic Falls. Grab your Season Pass, Day Ticket or Twilight ticket to enjoy the show inside the gates of Tropic Falls!  

So, arrive early and take advantage of all the fun to be had at OWA all weekend long! Downtown OWA shops and dining will be open along with Tropic Falls. Remember to purchase your Tropic Falls ticket.

This event is free to attend in Downtown OWA for guests. However, a *Tropic Falls admission ticket or pass is required for the Dive-In movie night along with entrance into Tropic Falls. 

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, July 4

• 12–4 p.m.: Tuki Appearances Intermittently in Downtown OWA & Tropic Falls
• 12–4 p.m.: Uncle Sam Photo Ops Intermittently in Downtown OWA & Tropic Falls
• 12–5 p.m.: 4^th of July Sidewalk Murals in Downtown OWA
• 1–5:30 p.m.: 4^th of July Kids Craft at Downtown OWA Fountain
• 1–2:30 p.m.: Uncle Sam Hat Competition on the Island
• 3–6 p.m.: Water Balloon Revolutionary War at the Splash Pad
• 1–5:30 p.m.: Watermelon Bowling on the Island
• 7–until: Dive-In Movie at Big Water Bay Featuring "Top Gun" (1986)*

Friday, July 5

• 12–4 p.m.: Tuki Appearances Intermittently in Downtown OWA & Tropic Falls
• 1–8 p.m.: Lawn Games on the Island
• 1–4 p.m.: Flag Scavenger Hunt in Tropic Falls*
• 1–3 p.m.: Patriotic Costume Contest on the Island—Register on the Event Website!
• 2–6 p.m.: Flag Relay on the Island
• 4–5:30 p.m.: Live Entertainment by Aaron Tanner
• 6–8 p.m.: Live Entertainment by Fly By Radio

Saturday, July 6

• 12–4 p.m.: Tuki Appearances Intermittently in Downtown OWA & Tropic Falls
• 12:30–1:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Eating Contest on the Island—Register on the Event Website!
• 1–6:30 p.m.: Abraham Lincoln Spoon Race on the Island
• 1–6:30 p.m.: 4^th of July Word Search at Downtown OWA Fountain
• 2–3 p.m.: Watermelon Toss on the Island
• 2–5 p.m.: Bubble Truck Across from TU20
• 3–8 p.m.: Lawn Games on the Island
• 4:30–6:30 p.m.: OWA Live Featuring The Funky Lampshades
• 6:50–8:50 p.m.: OWA Live Featuring The Undertow Band
• 8:50–9 p.m.: Patriotic Fireworks