4th of July Independence Day Celebration

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Headlining Main Stage Entertainment

Armed Forces Entertainment presents JERROD NIEMANN

We are so excited to announce: Armed Forces Entertainment presents Jerrod Niemann LIVE at USAG Stuttgart's 4th of July Independence Day celebration! American country music singer and songwriter Jerrod Niemann has released seven albums. These albums have produced a combined ten Top 40 entries on the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, including the Platinum Number 1 singles "Lover, Lover" (a cover of Sonia Dada's "You Don't Treat Me No Good"), "Drink to That All Night" and Gold Top 5 single "What Do You Want". Other popular songs include "One More Drinkin' Song" and "God Made A Woman."

Admission

This event is free to attend and open to DOD ID cardholders and their guests. 

Parade

Parade begins at 3 p.m. on Husky Field.  Prior to the parade, everyone will be able to decorate their bikes at Patch Arts & Crafts Center from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. 

Parade Categories 

• Individual Ages 5 and under (Category 1)
• Individual K - 5th grade (Category 2)
• Individual 6th - 8th grade (Category 3)
• Individual 9th - 12th grade (Category 4)
• Best Country Fair Family (Category 5)

Parade Prizes

• 1st place for each category - $50 gift cards
• Runner up for each category - $25 gift cards

Registration

• Register with CYS at Parent Central Services or WebTrac between June 27 - 30. 
• Participants will pick up registration and category cards on July 4 at Patch Arts & Crafts between 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Participants will line up according to categories.
• Judging criteria: 
  • creativity
  • adherence to theme
  • overall appearance

Picnic Area

Bring your picnic blankets, lounge chairs, and make memories with your family and friends as you anticipate the night's spectacular fireworks show.

The Picnic Area is also the designated area for any patrons with canopies or pop-up tents. 

Tokens

Tokens will be used for all MWR food and beverage sales on the 4th of July Independence Day Celebration.

1 Token = $3 each

Tokens are available starting at 2 p.m. on 4 July 2022.  Visit the point of sale locations at the event entrance on Husky Field.

Tokens are non-refundable. No cash will be accepted at MWR food and drink stations. Other food and beverage vendors accept cash.

Food & Beverage Stands

Conveniently located close to the Picnic Area for you to enjoy delicious treats.

Food trucks/vendors include: 

MWR FOOD TENT & DRINK STATIONS  *Tokens Required*

• Carolina-style Smoked Brisket = 4 tokens
• Smoked BBQ Burger = 3 tokens
• Pulled Pork Sandwich = 3 tokens
• Chicken Burger = 3 tokens
• Chicken Wings (5) = 2 tokens
• Beef Tacos (2) – hard or soft shell = 2 tokens
• Quesadilla (chicken or cheese) = 1 token
• Fries = 1 token
• Ice Cream = 2 scoops (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry) = 1 token
• Milk Shake = 2 tokens

• Beer - Naturtrub (.5 L) = 2 tokens
• Beer - Hefeweizen (.5 L) =  2 tokens
• Beer – Alcohol free Pils (.5 L)  = 2 tokens
• Radler (.5 L) = 2 tokens
• Cocktail – Mint Julep (Bourbon) = 4 tokens
• Cocktail – Cowboy Quencher (Rum) = 4 tokens
• Cocktail – Cowboy Cosmo (Tequila) = 4 tokens
• Soda (Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite) = 1 token
• Water (Still) = 1 token

PAGASA

• Spring Rolls
• Samosas
• Wontons
• Coconut Rice Balls
• Ice Tea with Sago Balls

HARRIET R. TUBMAN Chapter 190 Order of the Eastern Star Louisiana Jurisdiction

• Corn Dogs
• Curly Fries
• Cotton Candy
• Funnel Cakes
• Drinks

STARS OF ETERNAL LIGHT

• Walking Tacos
• Drinks

DISTRICT 8 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

• Hot Dogs
• BBQ Ribs
• Fish Sandwich
• Beans
• Fries

STUTTGART PIRANHAS SWIM TEAM

• Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

KOREAN FORK Food Truck     |     AMERICAN BBQ Food Truck     |     DRAY'S TEXMEX Food Truck

CREPES Food Truck     |     KEBAP Food Truck     |       SEOUL KITCHEN Food Truck      |                 

RJ'S BURGERS Food Truck     |     Chimney Cake     |     LUNA GRILL Food Truck     |     CANDY

Truck     |     SPUDZ Food Truck     |     LANGOS Food Truck     |     LUNA HOT POCKETS Food Truck

4th of July items available for purchase

Wristbands for Activities

All-access Wristbands, a $10 per person wrist-band is good for the whole day, or $30 for a family of 4 or more.

Enjoy A TON of activities with your wristband to include:

• Carnival games including shooting gallery, derby race, roller ball, ball toss, crazy cans, and ring toss!
• Pony rides
• CYS Water World will also be around to cool off the kids with power paddlers, surf simulator, water tables, water play areas and gold panning. 
• Bounce houses galore with a moon-theme, princess-theme, prince-theme, two jumbo fun houses, 1 zip-it obstacle course, 2 soccer kicks, 2 football throws, and a basketball throw!
• Awesome ninja challenge
• Bungee trampolines
• Rock wall
• Additional entertainment includes corn hole set up around the field for casual drop-in play.
• Arts & Crafts activities

Warrior Challenge

Do you have what it takes for the Warrior Challenge, An obstacle course with 6 challenges including: 

• "Sorinex Rig"
• John Deer Push/Pull
• Hay Bale Carry (roughly 40lbs each)
• Tire Flip
• Horse Shoe Toss
• Yolk Walk

Participants who complete the challenge will receive a shirt. Medals will be given to top 3 finishers (male & female categories). 

Apple Pie Baking Competition

Registration for the Apple Pie Baking Competition is now closed. If you're already registered to participate, please remember all pies must be wrapped in plastic wrap or in a covered pie container. No whip-cream or ice cream. Only one pie per contestant will be accepted.

Judging criteria

If you are registered, all pies must be turned in between 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. on July 4 to the Judge's table. Judging will begin immediately at 5:05 p.m. Pies will be assigned a number as to not influence the judges. Winner will receive a $50.00 MWR Gift Certificate. 

REGISTER: Registration closed on June 24th. Good luck to everyone who is participating!

Additional Activities

Army Community Service (ACS) welcomes you to participate in free piggy bank decorating.

Instagram Promo

Enter (July 4, 6 - 9 p.m.) into the Stuttgart Family and MWR Independence Day Instagram promotion for your chance to win a $20 MWR Gift Card. The gift card can be used at Broadway Cafe, Java Cafe, Outdoor Recreation, Arts and Crafts, or Kelley Auto Skills. All you have to do is snap a picture and post it on your Instagram. Make sure you are following Stuttgart Family and MWR and use the hashtag #2022stuttgartid4 to be entered.

Must be a U.S. ID cardholder 18 or older and assigned to USAG Stuttgart.

You do not have to be present to win. If not present you must claim your prize by Monday July 12 by messaging Stuttgart Family and MWR or call DSN 596-2809.

You may enter multiple times, but you can only win once.

Grand Finale Firework Show

The main attraction of the night, USAG Stuttgart Fireworks Show is one you don't want to miss! The show will begin at 10:30 p.m. 

Bus/Shuttle Service

It is recommended that community members utilize the Stuttgart Duty Bus Service for the Independence Day Celebration due to limited parking during the event.  The regular "Weekend & US Holidays" schedule will apply, as well as a special "Independence Day Bus Service". Busses will be available at Washington Square after the fireworks.  Busses will depart to all three installations; Panzer Kaserne, Kelley Barracks, and Robinson Barracks.  Busses will return to Patch Barracks and continue running until no longer required. 

Bus 1:

Panzer PX/MARFOR to Patch BKS Stuttgart Spot | Time: 5:06p.m.
Panzer PX/MARFOR to Patch BKS Stuttgart Spot | Time: 6:06p.m.
Panzer PX/MARFOR to Patch BKS Stuttgart Spot | Time: 7:06p.m.

Bus2:

Kelley Commissary to Patch BKS Stuttgart Spot | Time: 5:06p.m.
Kelley Commissary to Patch BKS Stuttgart Spot | Time: 6:06p.m.
Kelley Commissary to Patch BKS Stuttgart Spot | Time: 7:06p.m.

Bus 3:

RB Zentrum to Patch BKS Stuttgart Spot | Time: 6:07p.m.
RB Zentrum to Patch BKS Stuttgart Spot | Time: 7:07p.m.

Evening Route:
Patch BKS to Panzer BKS Stuttgart Spot | Time 10:30p.m.
Patch BKS to Kelley BKS Stuttgart Spot | Time 10:30p.m.
Patch BKS to Robinson BKS Stuttgart Spot | Time 10:30p.m.

Sign on Privileges

For your awareness, sign on privileges to Patch Barracks will stop at 8 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For more detailed information and answers to some of your questions in preparation of the event, click on the link. 

More Information

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