FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos)’s Independence Day Celebration is set for 4 to 10 p.m. July 4 in Hood Stadium located behind the Community Events Center.
Activities include H-E-B Cart Races, children’s inflatables and live entertainment with opener Joel Crouse and headliner pop artist Phillip Phillips. To hear Phillip Phillips music, visit http://www.phillipphillips.com.
The celebration concludes in a 30-minute fireworks display choreographed to patriotic music. The fireworks show is expected to begin at 9:30 p.m. Fireworks are paid by profits from the Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) recycling program.
The Independence Day Celebration is a free event and open to the public. Members of the general public in privately owned vehicles must enter and exit Clear Creek Gate (through the left visitors’ lane for access) or obtain a pass from the Marvin Leath Visitors Center. Drivers and passengers 18 and older must have a valid photo ID.
A priority parking area will be open to all DoD card holders (first come, first served) as well as a general public parking area open to all (first come, first served). Both parking sites will be at the stadium.
On-post shuttles also 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.
A complete list of activities and shuttle stops can be found at http://hood.armymwr.com/calendar.
Prohibited items include explosive weapons, backpacks, firearms, knives, clubs, brass knuckles, glass containers (except baby bottles), pets, alcohol, fireworks, pop-up/canopy tents. Texas state laws in regards to concealed and open carry of firearms do not apply on Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos).
Permitted items include strollers, coolers (will be searched), camelbacks (will be searched), umbrellas, blankets, lawn chairs, small wagons, cameras, video recorder/camcorders, service animals (guide dogs, etc.).
