Join us for an exceptional New Year's weekend celebration in Downtown OWA at Ring in the Joy, Sparkle & Cheer! Experience an unforgettable weekend filled with enchanting moments, vibrant energy, and an abundance of festive delights as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new year.
Check out weekend details below:
Friday, December 29^th - New Year’s Eve Kickoff Party:
Get ready to usher in the New Year with style at OWA's New Year's Eve Kickoff Party! Join us for an unforgettable night of festivities as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the possibilities of the future. With live music at OWA Island featuring the Funking Lampshades and Journey 2 Mars, dazzling lights, and a jubilant atmosphere. The party promises to be an exhilarating experience for all. Bring your friends and loved ones to kick off the celebrations in grand fashion at OWA's Ring in the Joy, Sparkle & Cheer!
Schedule of Events:

• 5:00PM-8:00PM
  • Bubble party throughout Downtown OWA
• 5:00PM-8:00PM
  • Funky Lampshades take the OWA Island Amphitheater stage with funk, Soul, R&B, Jazz, and Psychedelic music with modernized terms!
• 6:30PM-8:30PM
  • Journey 2 Mars wraps up the night with an awesome set at the OWA Island Amphitheater stage!

 
Saturday, December 30^th - Bubbles & Beats Kids Street Party[CH1] :
Bubbles & Beats Kids Street Party is the ultimate celebration for our youngest revelers! Join us for a fun-filled event where the streets come alive with laughter, music, and the magic of bubbles. This family-friendly extravaganza promises an unforgettable experience with lively beats to dance to and a whimsical atmosphere created by cascading bubbles. Bring the kids, let loose, and immerse yourselves in a joyous day of music and bubbly delights at Bubbles & Beats Kids Street Party!
Schedule of Events:

• 12:00PM-5:00PM
  • Live DJ Music at OWA Island!
• 12:00PM-5:00PM
  • Bubble party all throughout Downtown OWA!

 
Saturday, December 30^th - Sparks & Sounds:
Step into a world of dazzling brilliance and rhythmic revelry as Sparks & Sounds takes center stage at OWA Island, promising an unforgettable experience as part of OWA's New Year's Eve weekend extravaganza. Embrace the enchantment of the night with a mesmerizing display of sparks that will light up the sky, setting the stage for an evening filled with magical moments. Immerse yourself in a symphony of sounds curated to elevate your senses, featuring bands like Thin Ice and Tobacco Road, who will usher in the new year with beats that resonate with energy and excitement. Sparks & Sounds at OWA's NYE weekend party is your passport to an extraordinary celebration, marking the transition into a year filled with promise and joy.
Schedule of Events:

• 5:00PM-7:00PM
  • Thin Ice: High Energy originals and covers of classics and modern rock, alternative, blues, etc. will take OWA Island Stage!
• 8:50PM-9:00PM
  • Fireworks for guests to enjoy for the upcoming New Year!
• 7:00PM-9:30PM
  • Tobacco Rd Band: High energy southern rock closes out the night at OWA Island Amphitheater!

 
Sunday, December 31^st - Noon Years Eve:
Downtown OWA is the place to be this New Year's Eve as we bring the excitement to the daytime with our Noon Year's Eve celebration! Families and friends are invited to join us for a fun-filled afternoon of festivities, including live entertainment, interactive activities, and a countdown to noon with a spectacular disco-ball drop. Embrace the joy of ringing in the "noon" year together with the vibrant atmosphere of Downtown OWA. It's a family-friendly celebration that ensures everyone can welcome the New Year with laughter and cheer.
Schedule of Events:

• 12:00PM-
  • Disco beach balls fall from the sky, bringing a chance to win giveaways and specials to guests who are quick enough to grab them!
    • **Limit one per person, while supplies last. **
• 2:00PM-4:00PM-
  • Entertainers dressed as human disco balls will bring the New Year’s party into Downtown!
• 3:30PM-5:00PM-
  • Jay Megginson Band: Soulful minim band that writes their own songs takes the Island Amphitheater Stage!
• 5:00PM-7:00PM-
  • 12Eleven: Upbeat Pop and R&B band from the Gulf Coast wraps up the evening on the Island Amphitheater Stage!

 
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