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Join us in Downtown OWA on November 8th for Salute & Celebrate, a full day honoring our veterans and active military! Kick off the morning with a presentation of colors, the National Anthem, and a moving recognition of heroes on OWA Island. Then explore patriotic fun across Downtown, from thank-you note writing and the Wall of Honor to dog tag decorating, themed photo ops, and inflatable challenges inspired by military training. Stick around for a live performance from local bands playing classic rock, country, & patriotic tunes as we come together to salute those who serve. Bring the whole family to celebrate, honor, and enjoy a day filled with pride, gratitude, and community spirit! Check out all the details below! Schedule of Events 10:00 am: Presentation of colors by local ROTC or Honor Guard on the OWA Island Stage 10:15 am: National Anthem on the OWA Island Stage 10:30 am: Brief recognition speech & moment of silence for our fallen heroes on the OWA Island Stage 10:00 am – 4:00pm: Thank you note writing at the Splashpad Wall of Honor at the Downtown Fountain Patriot Climb 16’ inflatable climbing wall – inspired Military training at the Splashpad Facepainting at the Sweet Tooth Flowerbed Scavenger Hunt starting at the Waffles R Wild Alcove Decorate Military Dog Tags at the Native Treasures Alcove Themed Photo Booth at the Sweet Tooth Alcove Patriot Obstacle Course Challenge at the Native Treasures Alcove Flags of Honor at the Downtown Fountain Freedom Flyer Eagle pompom at the Splashpad Banner of Thanks Recruiting Station at the Flagpole 2:00 – 4:00 pm: Live performance on OWA Island