Independence Day Celebration

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You are invited to celebrate our Nation's Independence at the largest military installation in the free world. Come early to enjoy music, food and beverage vendors for purchase. Starting at 4pm gates and concessions will open along with DJ music. We will have a MP Dog Demonstration, H-E-B Cart Races, Childrens Inflatables, Salute to the Nation Ceremony. The entertainment surges on main stage live with opener Mignon Grabois and headliner Blue October. The celebration concludes in a dazzling, 30-minute fireworks display choreographed to patriotic music.

Timeline

• 4 p.m., Gates Open
• 4-5:30 p.m., H-E-B Cart Race Sign Up / DJ playe Music
• 5-5:30 p.m., MP Working Dog Demo
• 5:30-6:15 p.m., H-E-B Cart Race
• 6:45-6:50 p.m., National Anthem played by 1CD Band
• 6:50-7:20 p.m., Salute to the Nation with Salute Battery
• 7:20-8:05 p.m., Mignon Grabois Performance
• 8:15-9:30 p.m., Blue October Performance
• 9:45-10 p.m., 1st Cavalry Band Performance
• 10-10:30 p.m., Fireworks Display
• 10:30 p.m., Conclusion

** The 1st Cavalry Band will play the 1812 Overture accompanied by King Battery, STEEL Squadron, 3d CR

• 4-9:30 p.m., Children Activities
• 4-10:30 p.m., Food and Beverages will be available for purchase
• 3-11 p.m., On Post Shuttle Service (Schedule Below)

Bio

Blue October is the Texas-based band known for its shimmering melodies and heart-string pulling lyrics, boasting a powerful line-up of players and one of the most emotionally charged and magnetic front men in music today in Justin Furstenfeld.

Blue October has charted eight Top 40 singles over seven albums with songs like "Into The Ocean," "Hate Me," "Calling You," "Dirt Room," "Say It," "Bleed Out" and "Fear" from albums such as 2009's Billboard Top 200 #13 debut Approaching Normal, 2011's Billboard #8 debut Any Man In America, the Platinum-selling Foiled and most recently Billboard's #13 debut Sway, reaching audiences around the world.

On April 22, 2016, Blue October will release their 8th studio album, titled Home. This album was co-produced by Justin Furstenfeld and Tim Palmer and features mixes from Tim Palmer and Mark Needham.

"Sway was about finding inner peace and learning to live in a healthy way," says Furstenfeld. "This new album Home is about what we do with our time on earth, how we're going to utilize that time in a positive way and make it the best we possibly can by bettering ourselves."

On-Post Shuttle Bus Service

Hours of Operation 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
(Approximately every 15 minutes arriving and departing at scheduled stops)

General Public:
Members of the general public in privately owned vehicles must enter and exit Clear Creek Gate (through the left visitor lane for access) or obtain a pass from the Visitor Welcome Center. Drivers and passengers 18 and older must have a valid photo ID.

Prohibited items:
Explosive Weapons, Backpacks, Firearms, Knives, Clubs, Brass Knuckles, Glass containers (except baby bottles), Pets, Alcohol, Fireworks, Pop-Up/Canopy Tents. Texas concealed and open carry of firearms do not apply on Fort Hood.

Permitted items:
Strollers, Coolers (will be searched), Camelbacks (will be searched), Umbrellas, Blankets, Lawn chairs, Small wagons, Cameras, Video Recorder/Camcorders, Service Animals (guide dogs, etc..), *not all inclusive