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Fort Liberty celebrates: The 4th at the Fort!

By Staff Report, posted 2 years ago
Photo provided by: Fort Liberty 

Fort Liberty has prepared the parade field in anticipation of visitors for this year's 4th of July events. 

This year’s 4th at the Fort Celebration event will feature Gavin DeGraw and headliner 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee Sheryl Crow as well as parachute free-fall demonstrations, the traditional flag ceremony, food and beverage and fireworks.

Individual’s can get their gate passes early online. Every individual in the vehicle must have a military ID or a pass. 

Gates open at 3 p.m. Anyone who does not acquire a pass early should use one of the following gates on July 4:

  • All American
  • R. Miller
  • Chicken  
  • Long Street

Every individual in the vehicle must have valid identification and all vehicles will be searched.

The event begins at 3 p.m. on July 4 with the itinerary for the day being as follows:

  • 4:45-5:45 pm - 82D All-American Rock Band in concert
  • 5:45-6:13 pm - Golden Knights Parachute demonstration
  • 6:13-6:45 pm - Flag Ceremony & National Anthem performed
  • 6:45-7:45 pm - Gavin DeGraw in concert                           
  • 8:30-9:45 pm - Sheryl Crow in concert
  • 9:45-10:03 pm - Fireworks display

There is a designated area for guests to set up tents with limited space. Tent City registration is available online via WebTrac. Contact the Equipment Checkout Center for any questions, +1 (910)396-7060. The cost is $25 for a space only. Offers of both a space and a tent have already sold out. 

Pets, glass bottles, and BBQ grills are not allowed. Guests can also bring and sit on blankets free of charge. 

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early due to heavy traffic flow. The event is free and open to the public. 

For additional info or to review frequently asked questions go to https://liberty.armymwr.com/calendar/event/23521.

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