Explore Orange

July 4th Concert & Fireworks Celebration – Food Vendor Interest Form Now Open!

The Explore Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is now accepting food vendor interest for the July 4th Concert & Fireworks Celebration happening Saturday, July 4, 2026.

This celebration brings residents and visitors to Riverside Pavilion for a patriotic day filled with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, fireworks, and of course—great food! We invite food trucks offering delicious meals, beverages, or treats that complement the festive atmosphere to submit their interest in participating.

⏰ The deadline to submit this form is Sunday, May 31, 2026.
📲 Complete your interest form here: https://loom.ly/UJIcfkY
ℹ️ For more information on becoming a food vendor, please visit our website here: https://loom.ly/d2gDIC8

The DSRA Boat Races brought the speed, excitement, and fun to the Sabine River, and we couldn’t have asked for a better turnout! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and enjoyed an action-packed weekend with us.

We are incredibly grateful to our amazing City staff who worked behind the scenes to coordinate a successful event, and our fantastic food, kids' activities, and music vendors for keeping everyone fueled and entertained. A special thank you to Deep South Racing Association for bringing such an exciting event to the City of Orange. 🛥️🏁🍊

🏁 Check out all the action and view photos from the races!
https://orangetexas.gov/259/Galleries

📸 Photo credit: Shot by Austyn

The DSRA Boat Races are returning to Orange for a weekend of fun by the water!

The City of Orange Boat Ramp will be closed for launching from Friday, May 15th through Sunday, May 17th during the DSRA Boat Races this weekend. Boaters are encouraged to launch at other public boat ramps in Orange:

⚓ Bluebird Fish Camp: 102 N Farragut Ave on Simmons Drive
⚓ Cove Marina & Boat Storage: 1804 Mississippi Street
⚓ Lottie’s Landing: 2106 Dupont Drive

The 85th annual Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 13th to celebrate the opening of the carnival!
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The Orange Lions Club Carnival dates are as follows:
🎡 May 13th – 16th
🎡 May 20th – 23rd
Wednesday and Thursday: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday: 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday: 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Both Saturdays are Family Days, with no entrance fees from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm!

Follow the Orange Lions Club on social media for additional information concerning weather updates and carnival information. 🦁🎪🎡

The 85th Annual Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival is back! 🦁🎡🎠🎪

Join the Orange Lions Club for some good old-fashioned fun with thrilling rides that will take you back to your childhood and mouthwatering hamburgers, funnel cakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, and other treats throughout the carnival grounds! Bring your friends and family to play classic carnival games and soak up the festive atmosphere as the tradition continues at the Lions Carnival!

🍊 Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival
📆 May 13 – 16 & 20 – 23
🦁 Lions Den Park
📍 1802 Main Avenue, Orange, TX

*Please note, Lions Park will close at 2:30 pm Wednesday through Friday and noon on Saturday during Carnival days.

For more information, visit the Orange Lions website at www.orangetxlions.com