4th of July Celebration/Salute to the Union
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Event Details
Activities include food, games, bounce houses for the kids, live entertainment, a parachute demonstration by the K-State parachute team, “Salute to the Union”, fireworks. 4:00pm - 10:00pm. Salute to the Union - 8pm Fireworks 9:30pm. Always occurring on the 4th of July.
Note: Picture ID required upon entering fort.
4th of July Celebration/Salute to the Union
Phone : 913-684-2580 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : leav-mkg@conus.army.mil
Web: leavenworth.armymwr.com
Independence Day
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Ottawa City Park
The Ottawa City Park is a beautiful compliment of nature's architecture among the historic works of George P. Washburn in the downtown district. Located at 5th and Main, the park offers a spacious area for strolling, relaxing, or picnics with playground equipment for the children.
Ottawa, KS Parks
Dietrich Cabin
Located south of the old Ottawa Carnegie Library in Ottawa's City Park, the Dietrich Cabin stands today as a memorial to a courageous couple, who suffered severe hardships on the Kansas frontier and as a tribute to the hundreds of other early pioneers that settled in Franklin County.
Ottawa, KS MemorialsOttawa Community Arts Center
Ottawa Community Arts Council (OCAC), of Ottawa, Kansas , is a non-profit arts organization that has been in existence since 1977. The Ottawa Community Arts Council has been the official arts organization for Ottawa and Franklin County for over 30
Ottawa, KS Arts200 Block of Main
The entire 200 block of Main Street in Ottawa is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's noted for its Victorian architecture.
Ottawa, KS Historic DowntownsTauy Jones Mansion
Located northeast of Ottawa 2 miles north on U.S. Highway 59 and then east. The home was built in 1862 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
John Tecumseh "Tauy" Jones, honored as the"Founder of Ottawa University"
Ottawa, KS Famous Homes