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Independence Day Celebration

USO and Fort Hood MWR present a celebration full of entertainment, activities, food and fireworks.

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Note: This event has already passed.

Open to All • Installation Access Pass Required for Entry
**Please plan ahead to obtain the required Fort Hood access at the Marvin Leath Visitor's Welcome Center

Proudly Sponsored by

Dominion Energy, Jack Hilliard Distributing Budweiser, USAA, Fort Hood Recycle, Smile Doctors

AMG  •  Pain Specialists of Austin  •  Rodeo Dental
Sponsorship does not imply endorsement.

Hood Stadium, Hood Stadium Road
Fireworks presented by Dominion Energy and Fort Hood Recycle

Entertainment by USO
USO

  • LOCASH
  • DJ J. Dayz
  • Taylor Williamson
  • Miss America Camille Schrier

Timeline

  • 3:30 p.m. Gates Open
  • 3:30-10 p.m. Food and Beverage Vendors
  • 3:30-9:30 p.m. Arts and Crafts Vendors
  • 3:30-4:15 p.m. DJ
  • 4:15-4:20 p.m. National Anthem performed by 1st Cav Band
  • 4:15-4:20 p.m. Flyover 3-227 Assault Helicopter Battalion
    • Flyover conducted by 1st Air Cav Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Alpha Company (Werewolves) Bravo Company (Jokers) Charlie Company (Ghostriders) Headquarters (Phantom Knights).
  • 4:20 p.m. - 5 p.m. 1st Cav Band - Cover Rock
  • 5:15-6 p.m. Distinguished Soundz - R&B
  • 6:15-7 p.m. Black Heart Saints - Rock
  • 7-7:30 p.m. DJ
  • 7:30-9:30 p.m. USO Show
    • DJ J. Dayz
    • Miss America Camille Schrier
    • Comedian Taylor Williamson
    • LOCASH
  • 9:30-10 p.m. Fireworks Show
  • 10 p.m. Conclusion

Permitted Items, not all inclusive

  • Strollers
  • Coolers (will be searched)
  • Backpacks (will be searched)
  • Camelbacks (will be searched)
  • Umbrellas
  • Blankets
  • Lawn chairs
  • Small wagons
  • Cameras
  • Video Recorder/Camcorders
  • Service Animals (guide dogs, etc..)

Prohibited Items, not all inclusive

  • Explosive Weapons
  • Firearms
  • Knives
  • Clubs
  • Brass Knuckles
  • Glass containers (except baby bottles)
  • Pets
  • Alcohol
  • Fireworks
  • Pop-Up/Canopy Tents
  • Rucksacks
  • Personal Grills

Shuttle Bus Service
3-11 p.m., Must be 18 to ride on bus without adult • Departs every 15 minutes

  • Phantom Warrior Lanes Parking Lot, Bldg. 49010
  • Commissary, Bldg. 50001
  • Community Events and Bingo Center, Bldg. 50012