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Dierks Bentley


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Freedomfest Logo Eagle
Freedomfest Logo Soldiers holding various flags
Freedomfest Logo Celebrating our nation's birthday
Individuals requiring special accomodations do to disability should contact 254-287-0337
July 4th Hood Stadium, 1-10 pm | Come enjoy the most spectacular fireworks display in Central Texas as we celebrate our love for the red, white and blue. The day will be chocked full of entertainment featuring a free concert by multi-platinum country artist Dierks Bentley
Dierks Bentley
This free event will include a carnival, dramatic fireworks display, a 50-gun salute, miniature stock car racing, inflatables and much more. To top off the celebration, multi-platinum country artist, Dierks Bentley will perform a free concert for your entertainment! Come show your appreciation for our nation and indulge in the fun! Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
Timeline
1300 - 2200
Food Concessions, Static Displays, Arts and Craft Tent , Free Carnival Rides and Activities
1300 - 1800
Live Entertainment : Main Lot
1st Cav Band 1300 – 1400
Kritickill 1430 – 1530
Michael Scott 1600 – 1645 & 1715 – 1800
1300 - 1900
Kids Fish Ponds
1300 - 2100
Micro –Stock Car Racing, Bungee Blast, Mechanical Bull and Inflatables
1300 - 2200
Playstation Patrol, Miller / Dallas Cowboy Exhibit
1300 - 2200
Alcohol sales
1615 - 1645
1st CAV Horse Detachment Demonstration
1700 - 1745
HEB Cart Race
1800 - 1805
Air Force Flyover
1810 - 1840
Working Dog Demonstration
1900 - 1902
Official Ceremony Starts: Stadium
1903 - 1913
Parachute jump - Salute & Color Guard
1914 - 1916
Army Flyover
1917 - 1920
Invocation
1921 - 1924
The National Anthem - MSG Natasha Hartley
1925 - 1941
Salute to Union and Fifty-Gun Salute
1941 - 1955
LTG Rick Lynch Welcome remarks
1956 - 2005
Stars and Stripes Forever (Retire Colors) and 1812 Overture
2007 - 2117
Intro and Dierks Bentley Performance
2118 - 2125
Award Presentation
2130 - 2200
Fireworks


Free transportation is available from the following locations:

Off-Post Transportation to Hood StadiumPrint Transportation Schedule
Killeen High School
Shoemaker High School
Ellison High School
Running Times: 3 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (departs every 20 minutes)
  • Must be 18 to ride on bus without adult
  • Five busses per location
  • Identification required for adults
  • One soldier bus marshal per bus
  • Contraband item list will be posted


On-Post Transportation to Hood StadiumPrint Transportation Schedule
BLUE ROUTE
GREEN ROUTE
Hours of Operation 12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
(Approximately every 15 minutes arriving and departing at scheduled stops)
Bus
Bldg
Location
A
25029
Transportation Motor Pool (TMP)
H
21007
Family Life Chaplains Training Center
I
16007
Pay Office 21st Replacement
J
12005
Patriot Inn DFAC (Shuttle Stop #2)
K
12018
Raider Gym (Shuttle Stop #3)
L
10018
Corner of Old Ironsides & 27th St)
M
11000
4ID Water Tower (Shuttle Stop 4)
N
9301
Burba Gym (Shuttle Stop 5)
O
87010
Starker Gym (Shuttle Stop 6)
P
87017
4ID DFAC Combat Avn Bde,
RedBud Dr. & BN Ave
Q
9218
36th Eng Bde HHC S-6
R
10045
Gold Star Family Support Center
S
12001
WTU Bde Hqs
T
16011
21st Replacement Hqs
U
21020
Iraqi Freedom DFAC
X
65th & Santa Fe Drop-Off / Pick-up point
Bus
Bldg
Location
A
25029
Transportation Motor Pool (TMP)
B
43010
Shuttle Sign 19
C
37017
Iron Horse Gym (Shuttle Stop 21)
D
31006
Harvey Gym (Shuttle Stop 22)
E
Shuttle Stand Corner of 72nd and Old Ironsides
F
27010
1CD, 1st, 2nd, 3rd BDE Barracks
G
23001
Abrams Gym
Y
39008
13th SC(E) Gym
X
65th & Santa Fe Drop-Off / Pick-up Point



No part, portion or segment of the Dierks Bentley Concert hereunder shall be recorded, reproduced or broadcast by either audio or video equipment.

The following items are prohibited:
Explosive weapons, firearms, knives, clubs, brass knuckles, glass containers (except baby bottles), pets, alcohol, and fireworks.

Permitted items include:
Strollers, blankets, lawn chairs, small wagons, cameras, video recorder/camcorders and certified service animals.

As a security precaution, items such as backpacks and handbags are subject to search.

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