USAG Stuttgart - Independence Day Celebration - July 4, 2024

🎉 Join us for the USAG Stuttgart 4th of July Independence Day Celebration! 🎉

The 4th of July Independence Day Celebration is an electrifying event that embodies the essence of American pride and community. It's a day where we come together to celebrate our shared values and the freedoms we hold dear.

Dive into the fun at CYS Water World, where families can splash and play to their heart's content. And for the thrill-seekers, don't miss out on the Ninja Games, Carnival Games, Bungee Trampolines, and Rock Climbing adventures that promise endless excitement.

As you explore, tantalize your taste buds with delicious offerings from our lineup of Food Trucks, and unleash your creativity with Arts & Crafts activities suitable for all ages. Plus, get ready for the ultimate test of stomach strength with exhilarating eating contests that are sure to thrill participants and spectators alike.

Keep on rockin' the night away with a special performance by Everclear, presented by AFE! But the festivities don't end there...

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Experience the dazzling spectacle of fireworks lighting up the night sky, creating a breathtaking backdrop for our celebration.

Let's come together to revel in the present moment and forge new bonds that will carry us into the future. This celebration guarantees a memorable experience for all who join us.

Stay tuned to this page and our Facebook for further updates!

Current as of May 1, 2024. Event details are subject to change.

Free Activities

Car Show
Military Vehicle Display
Eating Contests
Performances

Wristband Activities

Agility Challenge
Arts & Crafts
Football Throw
Soccer Kick
Soccer House
Inflatable Bounce Houses
Jungle Zip-it
Zip-it Obstacle Course
Auto scooter
Slackline
Bungee Trampoline
Rock Climbing
Ninja Area
Surf Simulator
Air Jump
Bull Riding
Carnival Games
CYS Water World
- Power Paddle
- Water Rollers
- Kids Bull Riding
- Carousel
- Zwillingsrutsche
- Wasserbaustelle

Food & Drink Vendors

Food Trucks
- Spudz
- Greek Food 2 Go
- Hilly Billy Corndog
- Bubble Waffles
- African Flavor on Wheels
- Chief's Tex Mex
- Dunkin
Bella Swing
ShaWINGz
US Army Catering
Beer and Beverage Stands

Keep on Rocking with Everclear

Everclear hits the main stage at the Independence Day Celebration at 9 p.m.!

Alternative rock band Everclear will be touring with Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) this summer. The tour is part of AFE’s annual Heat Wave Summer Concert Series. The tour will feature six shows throughout Europe from July 2-10, 2024.

Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, celebrated their 30th Anniversary in 2022, and founder, vocalist, and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases—including four that have been certified Gold or Platinum—selling over 6 million records, and achieving 12 Top 40 Hit Singles on Mainstream Rock, Alternative, and Adult Top 40 radio, including “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Wonderful,” and “Everything To Everyone,” as well as numerous videos, thousands of shows, and various other accolades, including a 1998 Grammy nomination.

In 2022, Everclear reissued World of Noise as a special 30th Anniversary remastered, deluxe edition, making the album available for the first time on digital streaming platforms with six bonus songs in addition to its original 12 tracks. Adding to the celebrations that year, Everclear released a commemorative anniversary video, “Everclear – 30 Years Gone: A Retrospective,” hosted by former MTV VJ, current radio host, and longtime friend Matt Pinfield, and embarked on a lengthy North American Tour.

In addition to his thousands of performances with Everclear over the band’s lengthy career, Alexakis created and ran the annual Summerland Tour, which featured a package of popular ‘90s alt-rock bands, and he released his first solo album, Sun Songs, in 2019. More than three decades later, Everclear’s enduring legacy and ongoing appeal as a live band continues.

Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events*

1500 - Event Begins
1530 - Band Performance (Main Stage aka "Liberty Stage")
1600 - Family Performance (MWR Stage aka "Independence Stage")
1700 - DJ & Announcements (Main Stage)
1730 - Watermelon Eating Contest (Main Stage)
1800 - Magic Show (MWR Stage)
1830 - Band Performance - MAYER (Main Stage)
1900 - Band Performance (MWR Stage)
2000 - Apple Pie Eating Contest (Main Stage)
2100 - Garrison Remarks & AFE Performance - Everclear (Main Stage)
2230 - Fireworks!

*Schedule of events subject to change.

Cost

Admission is free to the Independence Day Celebration.
Optional Activity Wristbands (see Wristband Activity information above): $10 USD/Euro at the event.
- Presale Offer:
  - Buy 3 Wristbands, Get 1 Free! $30 for 4 wristbands available for DOD ID Card holders on base only.
  - Buy 1 Wristband for $10 and skip the line at the event.
  - Available Jun. 10 - Jul. 2 at:
    - Patch Arts & Crafts Center
    - Robinson Fitness Center
    - Kelley Fitness Center
    - Galaxy Bowling & Entertainment Center (TBD, depending on Re-Opening of GBEC).