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Celebrations

The City of Osawatomie celebrates each year with three spectacular Signature Events

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June 19 - 21, 2025

The nostalgic John Brown Jamboree kicks off the summer season and features a classic Thursday night parade down Main Street, a bounce house carnival, a car show, and so much more. Fill the weekend with the contests, artist and crafter fair, and family-friendly entertainment

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June 28, 2025

The Lights on the Lake festival celebrates America’s independence. This event offers lakeside fun that keeps the entertainment going all day long and is topped off by an evening of larger-than-life fireworks that are set to music in a grand display over the lake.

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September 20 - 21, 2025

Osawatomie’s history comes alive each September with the Freedom Festival. John Brown Memorial Park hosts this two-day event featuring Civil War-era reenactments, handcrafts, music and food.

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Other regular or special community events and activities can be found on our Events page

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