Free family fun, fireworks, music at Naval Station Great Lakes' 4th celebration

Posted June 27, 2019 11:00 pm

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Naval Station Great Lakes will host its annual Fourth of July Celebration from 3-10 p.m. July 4 on historic Ross Field. Courtesy of Naval Station Great Lakes

Capt. Ray Leung, Naval Station Great Lakes commanding officer, invites all families, friends, veterans and the general public to the installation to be a part of the 2019 Fourth of July Celebration from 3-10 p.m. Thursday, July 4, on historic Ross Field.

There is no admission charge and parking is free.

A full music line up on the Rock, White & Blue main stage will feature national, regional and local bands performing throughout the day. This year's headliner is 38 Special, whose hits include, "Hold On Loosely," "Caught Up in You" and "Second Chance."

In addition, there will be midway games, festival food and beverages available from local vendors.

Children of all ages will have plenty to do in the award-winning Kids Zone, featuring hands-on activities, a petting zoo and an indoor rock wall, as well as live entertainment acts.

Festivalgoers also will enjoy bingo, a paintball arena, military exhibits, roving performers and costumed characters.

The night will conclude with a fireworks display choreographed to music. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

Parking for the festival is located through Gate 3 at 615 Barry Place, Great Lakes.

For information, visit www.mwrgl.com or visit the Naval Station Great Lakes Fourth of July Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GreatLakes4thofJuly.

The Naval Station Great Lakes Fourth of July Celebration will include live music, midway games, food, a paintball arena, roving performers, the Kids Zone and more. Courtesy of Naval Station Great Lakes

Fireworks explode over the clock tower at Great Lakes Naval Station. This year's display, choreographed to music, will begin at 9:30 p.m. July 4. Courtesy of Naval Station Great Lakes

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