MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE ALBANY, Ga. -- Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is scheduled to host its 16th annual Independence Day Celebration at Boyett Park, Friday.
The event, free and open to the public, is scheduled from 4 - 10 p.m. with the main gate closing for entry at 8:30 p.m.
Patrons can meet newly-crowned Miss Georgia 2010, Christina McCauley, who will be signing autographs.
In addition, a number of child-friendly activities will be available, such as the inflatable bouncers and the Bungee/Rock Wall.
A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase.
The public is asked ...
not to bring pets (with the exception of service dogs), alcohol, knives, coolers and weapons
to have all bags ready for inspection prior to entering the base
to park outside the main gate of the base
to wear appropriate clothing
The public is welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
For more information, call the Public Affairs Office at (229) 639-5215.
Sequence of events
Time Event
4 p.m. Food vendors open
Children’s rides open
Static displays open
5:30 p.m. Party Band performs
Military working dog
demonstration
6:30 p.m. Military working dog
demonstration
7 p.m. Party Band performs
8 p.m. Patriotic music
8:45 p.m. Evening colors
9 p.m. Attractions close
Fireworks begin
10 p.m. Vendors close