Independence Day Celebration

4th of July Independence Day Celebration

Get ready for an exhilarating Independence Day celebration with USAG Hawaii Family and MWR! On July 4th, 2025, experience the thrill of a premier aerial parachute demonstration by the elite Para-Commandos of the US Special Operations Command. Enjoy fantastic performances from incredible artists spanning a popular American genre, alongside the dynamic melodies of the 78th Infantry Division Army Band. Then, get ready for a special headlining performance followed by a spectacular grand finale fireworks display to illuminate the night sky! And that's not all! Delicious food, refreshing beverages, and a myriad of activities await – including inflatable bounce houses, games, and lively characters for the whole family. Don't miss out on this incredible event! Get in on the action and join us for a celebration like no other!

Here's the Schedule:

• 4:00 PM: 
  • Event Begins - Aerial Parachute Demo by SOCOM Para-Commandos
• 5:05 PM: 
  • Patriotic Salute - 78th Army Band
• 5:45 PM: 
  • Remarks - Coming Soon
• 6:15 PM: 
  • Opening Performance - Coming Soon
• 7:30 PM: 
  • Headliner Performance - Coming Soon
• 8:45 PM: 
  • 1812 Overture - 78th Army Band
• 9:00 PM: 
  • Grand Finale - Fireworks Show

ADMISSION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! All non-DoD attendees will be required to enter through Foote Gate. All visitors will provide a valid and original form of ID, to include a federal identification card, state driver’s license, state identification card, or passport which complies with Public Law 109-13 (The REAL ID Act of 2005).

Picnic Spaces: Click HERE for info about purchasing picnic spaces for Barbecues, Tents, and Umbrellas.

Meet and Greet Giveaways: Enter to win meet and greet passes! Click HERE for giveaway location and time!

Coming soon

Independence Day Celebration Activity Map:

Coming soon

Important Information for Attendees:

Installation Access and Parking for General Public:

Visitors who do not possess a military ID must enter Schofield through Foote Gate. Traffic control personnel will direct you to park on Watts Field, where a shuttle will transport you to the event entrance.

Vehicle Requirements: All vehicle occupants 16 years of age and older must present a valid state or government photo ID. The vehicle driver must also provide a current driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance & safety check.

Security: Personal items are subject to inspection as a condition of admittance. For your safety and the safety of others, please have your bags open and available for inspection. Military Police Officers reserve the final decision on items brought into the venue. Intoxicated patrons may be denied admittance. 

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

• Glass Bottles
• Tents and Umbrellas **UNLESS located in purchased permitted picnic space**
• Pets (Service animals are permitted)
• Weapons of any kind, including but not limited to:
  • Firearms (with or without permit)
  • Pocketknives and/or Multi-tools
  • Pepper Spray or Mace
  • Flares or Fireworks
• Skateboards, hover boards, rollerblades, scooters, or bicycles
• Noise making devices (e.g. air horns, drums, whistles)
• Illegal Substances (Including Marijuana)
• Laser pointers
• Drones of any kind, including but not limited to:
  • UAV's, RPA's, or UAS's
• Offensive or profane messages or images on signs and clothing.

For your safety and the safety of others, guests and their possessions are subject to inspection as a condition of  admittance. Please have your bags open and available for inspection. Military Police Officers reserve final decision  on items brought into the venue. Intoxicated patrons may be denied admittance to the field.

No Weapons of any kind, including but not limited to:

Firearms (with or without permit), Pocket knives and/or Multi-tools, Pepper Spray or Mace, Flares or Fireworks.

Departure Route:

• Click HERE to download the After Event EGRESS Map - coming soon.

 MWR Facilities Hours of Operation:

• Click HERE to download facility hours - coming soon.

Special Thanks to our Sponsors:

Communications Partners:

• Coming soon

Supporting Sponsors:

• Coming soon.

No U.S. Army Endorsement Implied.

Feedback:

Click HERE to provide feedback after the event - coming soon

POLL - How did you hear about the event? - coming soon