One of the Gulf Coast’s premier destinations for tourists is hosting a phenomenal event this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday.
Downtown OWA in Foley — a pedestrian-only collection of shopping, dining and entertainment with a small town Alabama feel — is inviting Alabamians to celebrate the OWA way with their Star Spangled 250th Spectacular.
“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,” an announcement from OWA read. “End the night with a fireworks show that brings the celebration to a perfect close.”
The day will include fun events like the Red, White, & Chew Watermelon Eating Competition on OWA Island where kids will kick it off from 5:15–5:30 pm racing to finish 1/16 of a watermelon followed by an adults contest where 1/8 of a watermelon will be the challenger.
A full schedule of events is as follows:
- 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
- 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
Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP and hear him every weekday morning from 6 to 9 a.m. on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5, available free online.
