Fourth of July Spectacular less than three weeks away

By Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, U.S. Army Garrison-HawaiiJune 15, 2012

Old Glory
Old Glory will be held up high during an evening tribute at the upcoming 41st annual Fourth of July Spectacular at Schofield Barracks. The daylong event at Weyand Field begins with a 5K run at 9 a.m. and features rides, crafts, games and entertainmen... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Community members are heartily invited to join military and civilian employees and their families in celebrating our nation's birthday, July 4, here, at Weyand Field.

The Army's 41st Annual Fourth of July Spectacular, a daylong celebration, includes games, a 5k Fun Run, a children's 1-mile fun run, crafts, a new products bazaar, entertainment, lots of food and evening fireworks.

Gates will be open for public access; however, random vehicle inspections will be conducted. Visitors will need to show a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and a current safety check.

Carpooling or walking to the event is encouraged. Backpacks and coolers, as well as vehicles, are subject to inspection.

Glass containers will not be permitted.

See next week's "Hawaii Army Weekly" for a complete listing of events and details about entertainment.

Fourth of July Events

•8 a.m., 5k fun run

•9 a.m., 1-mile children's fun run

•10 a.m., games, rides, food booths open

•Noon, 25th Infantry Division Band (The Lightning Jazz Project) performs on MWR stage

•3:30 p.m., Sky Dive Hawaii provides demo

•4 p.m., Hoobastank performs

•5:30 p.m., Jack's Mannequin musical performance

Fourth of July 5k online registration

Register for the 5k run prior to June 19 and save $10. Entry forms for the Fourth of July Spectacular 5k run are available at www.himwr.com.

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