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Plentiful sunshine. High 101F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph..
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People participate July 4, 2015, during Saturday's Freedom Fest at Fort Hood.
People participate July 4, 2015, during Saturday's Freedom Fest at Fort Hood.
Fort Hood Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Freedom Festival Independence Day celebration will be held from 4 to 10:30 p.m. Friday at Hood Stadium, located behind the Clear Creek Post Exchange on post.
Activities include children’s inflatables, food trucks and even a “Zoo Imagination” station. The event will start with performances by season three winner of the “The Voice” Cassadee Pope, and the rock band X Ambassadors will headline the event.
A 30-minute fireworks show paid by profits from the Fort Hood recycling program show is expected to begin at 9:30 p.m.
Freedom Fest is a free event and open to the public. Members of the general public in privately owned vehicles must obtain a pass from the Marvin Leath Visitor’s Welcome Center. Drivers and passengers 18 and older must have a valid photo ID.
On-post shuttles will be running approximately every 15 minutes from 3 to 11 p.m. All individuals utilizing the bus service under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Shuttle stops will be located at:
Building 49010 — Phantom Warrior Lanes Bowling Center
Building 50012 — Community Events and Bingo Center
A tentative timeline of activities include:
4 p.m. Gates open and food and beverage sales open
4-5 p.m. DJ music
5-6 p.m. 1st Cavalry Division Band
6-6:05 p.m. Commanding general’s welcoming remarks
6:05-6:30 p.m. 1 CD Band
6:30-7 p.m. DJ music
7-7:45 p.m. Cassadee Pope
7:45-8:15 p.m. DJ music, gift presentation
8:15-9:30 p.m. X-Ambassadors perform
9:30-10 p.m. Fireworks display, presented by Fort Hood Recycle
Backpacks no larger than 12 x 20 (will be searched)
Service animals (guide dogs, etc..)
Edged weapons (knives, swords, daggers, etc)
Glass containers (except baby bottles)
For more information, visit Fort Hood’s Family and MWR Web site at hood.armymwr.com/calendar/event/freedom-fest/5597274/69292.
The City of Killeen will also host a fireworks show July 2 in downtown Killeen.
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