An official website of the United States government Here's how you know

Freedom Fest kicks off Independence Day weekend

By Walt JohnsonJuly 3, 2023

Freedom Fest kicks off Independence Day weekend
1 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – FORT CARSON, Colo. — Soldiers, Family members and community members watch the firework display during Fort Carson Freedom Fest, June 30, 2023, at Iron Horse Park, Fort Carson, Colorado. Freedom Fest is an annual event designed to build resilience and to boost morale throughout Fort Carson and the local community. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor) VIEW ORIGINAL
Freedom Fest kicks off Independence Day weekend
2 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – FORT CARSON, Colo. — A Soldier dances with his daughter as they enjoy the sounds of Exit West during the Fort Carson Freedom Fest celebration June. 30, 2023 at Iron Horse Park. (Photo Credit: Walt Johnson) VIEW ORIGINAL
Freedom Fest kicks off Independence Day weekend
3 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – FORT CARSON, Colo. — Headliner Tenille Arts performs during the free concert at Fort Carson Freedom Fest, June 30, 2023, at Iron Horse Park, Fort Carson, Colorado. Josh Gracin, William Michael Morgan and Exit West also performed. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor) VIEW ORIGINAL
Freedom Fest kicks off Independence Day weekend
4 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – FORT CARSON, Colo. — "Uncle Sam" passes out patriot necklaces to attendees during Fort Carson Freedom Fest June 30, 2023, at Iron Horse Park. (Photo Credit: Walt Johnson) VIEW ORIGINAL
Freedom Fest kicks off Independence Day weekend
5 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – FORT CARSON, Colo. — Exit West performs during the free concert at Fort Carson Freedom Fest, June 30, 2023, at Iron Horse Park, Fort Carson, Colorado. Tenille Arts was the headliner for the free concert that also featured Josh Gracin and William Michael Morgan. (Photo Credit: Walt Johnson) VIEW ORIGINAL
Freedom Fest kicks off Independence Day weekend
6 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – FORT CARSON, Colo. — A child rides the mechanical bull during the Fort Carson Freedom Fest, June 30, 2023, at Iron Horse Park, Fort Carson, Colorado. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor) VIEW ORIGINAL
Freedom Fest kicks off Independence Day weekend
7 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – FORT CARSON, Colo. — Children enjoy the bounce houses during the Fort Carson Freedom Fest, June 30, 2023, at Iron Horse Park, Fort Carson, Colorado. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor) VIEW ORIGINAL

FORT CARSON, Colo. — Fort Carson Soldiers, Families and members of the Colorado Springs community jammed into Iron Horse Park June 30, 2023, as the post community kicked off the Independence Day weekend at Freedom Fest.

The six-hour event provided an opportunity for military members and their Families to revel in the nation’s birthday with local community members.

The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Special Programs office again worked tirelessly to organize the annual event, which featured family friendly activities, a free concert and the largest fireworks display.

There was a kids play area with inflatables, a mechanical bull ride area for kids of all ages and more than 20 each food and merchandise vendors.

The concert featuring Tenille Arts with Josh Gracin, William Michael Morgan, and Exit West had people cheering and dancing all evening.