Independence Celebration

In a typical summer, we celebrate Independence Day a little early at Fort Benning. But due to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the recent COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve had to reschedule our traditional festivities for a later date this year. Nonetheless, the annual Independence Celebration still stands to celebrate our nations’ independence, and to provide Soldiers and their families a safe environment to consume music, food, and fun in the sun!

This year’s Independence Celebration will be August 22 from 4-11pm on York and Gardner fields on Eckel Avenue, in front of McGinnis-Wickam Hall. Admission is free and this event is open to the public.

Though the highlight of the annual Independence Celebration is always the finale, the largest fireworks show in the Chattahoochee Valley, you’ll also enjoy concerts featuring multiplatinum singer and songwriter, Andy Grammer, recording artist Macy Kate and a special performance by the Maneuver Center of Excellence Band. operations via a rope and a helicopter, a thrilling show we call Fries & Spies. Our friends from Airborne School offer guests the opportunity to jump from a 34’ Airborne Training Tower on Eubanks Field. This should be on your Fort Benning Bucket List.

Aside from the traditional games and a variety of food, guests will enjoy crafts, a petting zoo and inflatable bounce houses; all free! Let the kids jump till they puke, then send them back for more.

Food and beverage will be available for purchase all throughout the event. Our food vendors only accept tokens, which are $1 each. You will be refunded for unused tokens, so load up early and save yourself a return trip to the token trailer. You can also purchase ahead of time, weekdays between 8am-4:30pm in Building 85 on Barron Avenue, and return unused tokens there afterword for a refund.

For a schedule of events go to benning.armymwr.com.