On July 4^th, Main Street Odessa will have the pleasure of hosting the 12th annual “ Firecracker Fandango” celebration. This community wide festival begins at 10:00 a.m. with an Odessan tradition, the Jaycees’ Independence Day Parade.  It starts at O.C. and finishes at ECISD's Admin Building on 9th street.
 
Later at 6:00 p.m., the gates will open for Firecracker Fandango, a family festival featuring live entertainment, children’s activities, food booths, exhibits and much more. The highlight of the evening will be an exciting choreographed fireworks display launched from downtown and viewed by more than 20,000 people.

PHOTOS FROM THIS YEAR'S FANDANGO!!!

- Starts 6:00pm
- Free entertainment  - 4 stages – Continuous music at Music Plaza
- Expanded KIDS ZONE on east end w/ Magic, Cheerleading, TaeKwondo, Baby Derby
- Moon Walks (5 new games)
- Sand Piles and Sand Toys
- Balloon Sculpture
- Art Wall, Step Dancing
- Home Depot Children’s Workshop
- CAF Fly-over
- Shout Cheerleading
- Wheel of Fortune contest
- U.S. Marine Humvee

Main Street Odessa will provide
Shade Tents all over the Festival Area.

 
MUSIC PLAZA (Sam Houston & 4th)
 * West Stage *
 6:45pm            Maren Morris (C&W)
 9:00pm            CPR Band (Classic R&R)
 9:55pm            Patriotic Salute with Marine Color Guard
10:00pm           Fireworks launched from downtown

* East Stage *
 8:00pm             Los Jinetes (Norteno)
10:00pm            Fireworks launched from downtown
10:30pm-12:00   Ruben Ramos & the Texas Revolution (Dance Band)

* Children’s Stage (Noel Plaza) *
6:00 -7:45          Sign up for Kid’s Contests
6:30-7:00           Jungle Book/Willie Wonka preview (Permian Playhouse)
7:00-7:30           Vandini the Magician
7:30-7:45           Viviana's Dance Studio
7:45-8:00           Baby Derby and Hula Hoop contests
8:00-8:45           Zant's ATA TaeKwondo Demonstration
8:45-9:30           Shout Cheerleading Exhibition