Fireworks, carnival, Flo Rida concert planned for Fourth of July at Fort Campbell
FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Plans are in place for the big Fourth of July Fest at Fort Campbell, featuring a carnival, a free concert headlined by Flo Rida, and, of course, fireworks.
The carnival opens at 1 p.m. Friday, July 4, according to Morale, Welfare and Recreation. The Division Parade Field opens at 4 p.m., with the Division Ceremony at 5 p.m. and command remarks at 5:50.
For the free concert, there’s an opening act at 6 p.m., then Blanco Brown at 7 p.m. and headliner Flo Rida at 8:30. Fireworks will be immediately after the concert.
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Admission is free and open to the public, with ticket sales for the carnival and food.
Gate access on July 4
All attendees should use Gate 1, Gate 4 or Gate 7 to enter the installation for the Fourth of July Fest concert, fireworks and carnival.
Everyone age 18 and older will have to present an ID card. ID Cards are scanned through the Automated Installation Entry (AIE) system, which conducts a background check. Individuals may be denied access to the installation based on the AIE scan. All vehicles and individuals entering the installation are subject to search.
For information regarding visitor check-in and Automated Installation Entry (AIE), go to the Fort Campbell Visitor Check In site.
Rules for the day
Please note these restrictions for the Division Parade Field and parking areas:
- No personal fireworks.
- No firearms.
- No federally illegal drugs.
- No outside food, beverages or alcohol. (Water and snacks for special dietary needs are permitted.)
- No glass bottles.
- No pets (service animals only)
- No coolers or grills.
- No smoking or vaping on the Division Parade Field.
- No bags larger than 15″ by 22″ (size of a standard diaper bag)
- No canopies (canopies or large umbrellas will not be permitted after 5 p.m.)
- No signs, banners or flags.
- No crowd surfing.
Patrons are welcome to bring blankets, folding chairs, and safe light-up toys to enhance the event for you and your family.
Sunscreen, hats and bug spray are recommended. Umbrellas can be used for shade until 5 p.m. when they must be put away.
| MORE: For more events, check out the Summer Fun Guide, Farmers Markets and the Clarksville Events calendar.