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Fireworks explode over Hilton Field, July 4, 2024, during Fort Jackson's Independence Day celebration. The event entertained roughly 35,000 guests.
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Children run across Jackson's Barnyard, an attraction set up during Fort Jackson's Independence Day festivities, July 4, 2024. Roughly 35,000 people attended the post's fireworks demonstration held at Hilton Field on post.
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Band members of Jazzy Trinity play during Fort Jackson Independence Day celebration held on Hilton Field, July 4, 2024.
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Trainees pose while listening to music at Fort Jackson's Independence Day celebration held July 4, 2024 on Hilton Field. They were joined by roughly 35,000 guests from across the Midlands.
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Trainees smile as they eat snow cones and pizza during Fort Jackson's Independence Day celebration, July 4, 2024.
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A trainee steps under a misting tent during the nearly 100 degree temperatures July 4, 2024 at Hilton Field for the post's Independence Day festivities
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Guitarist for local band Hijacked jams during Fort Jackson's Independence Day festival held on Hilton Field, July 4, 2024.
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A child climbs up a rock wall during Fort Jackson's Independence Day celebration, July 4, 2024. The celebration, attended by roughly 35,000 people, had rides and games for children, three bands and one of the best fireworks displays in the area.
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Patrons at Fort Jackson's Independence Day celebration had a variety of foods to choose from including grilled sausages and ice cream.
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The 282nd Army Band jams as guests line up to purchase food at Fort Jackson's Independence Day celebration, July 4, 2024.
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Fireworks explode over Hilton Field, July 4, 2024, during Fort Jackson's Independence Day celebration. The event entertained roughly 35,000 guests.
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Fireworks explode over Hilton Field, July 4, 2024, during Fort Jackson's Independence Day celebration. The event entertained roughly 35,000 guests.
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Fireworks explode over Hilton Field, July 4, 2024, during Fort Jackson's Independence Day celebration. The event entertained roughly 35,000 guests.
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Children ride a train on Hilton Field during Fort Jackson's Independence Day celebration, July 4, 2024. The train ride was one of many activities especially for kids at the event.
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The 282nd Army Band finishes off a set moments before Fort Jackson started its 2024 fireworks display. The band was the last of multiple bands to play at the event.
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Guests enjoy a slide at Fort Jackson's Independence Day celebration held on Hilton Field, July 4, 2024. The slide was one of many rides at the celebration that were especially for children.
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Staff Sgt. Thomas Katysiannis, a musician with the 282nd Army Band, jams a guitar riff during Fort Jackson's Independence Day celebration, July 4, 2024.
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Roughly 35,000 people enjoyed Fort Jackson’s Independence Day festivities, July 4. The Directorate of Emergency Services estimates nearly 4,500 cars entered the post to watch the fireworks at Hilton Field.
Local bands got the celebration started as food vendors fired up hot dogs, ribs and other tasty treats. Children could hit a slide, take a ride with their families or even test their strength on a rock wall.
One of the best fireworks displays in the area ended the night with a bang.
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