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Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate the Nation's 242nd Birthday with us!

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Join us for Fort Leonard Wood's Independence Day Celebration and celebrate our Nation's 242nd Birthday!

Enjoy activities, games, music, and the largest fireworks presentation in Central Missouri! Food and beverages will be available for purchase. No pets or personal coolers allowed at event.

The special ceremony featuring the 50 gun Salute to the Union will begin at 7:45 p.m. followed by a headline concert featuring the band Smallpools!

 

Schedule of Events:

  • 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Car Show
  • 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Static display, inflatables, interactive games, pony rides, and petting zoo.
  • 4 p.m. - KC Disc Dogs performance
  • 5:30 p.m. - KC Disc Dogs performance
  • 6:15 p.m. - ChristiAna performs
  • 7:45 p.m. - 50 Gun Salute to the Union
  • 8:15 p.m. - Smallpools performs
  • 9:30 p.m. - Fireworks spectacular