Patriots from the greater Fort Knox community gathered at Brooks Field here to celebrate the 250 years of freedom on July 4.

Following months of planning and partnership between the Fort Knox Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Garrison partners, Freedom Fest 250 put on what officials say has been the most extravagant Independence Day celebration to date.

Fort Knox, Ky. — Patriots from the greater Fort Knox community gathered at Brooks Field here to celebrate the 250 years of freedom on July 4.

Following months of planning and partnership between the Fort Knox Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Garrison partners, Freedom Fest 250 put on what officials say has been the most extravagant Independence Day celebration to date.

The annual event featured an expanded kids’ zone with new inflatables, live music, a mechanical bull and climbing wall and a 905th Military Working Dog Detachment K-9 demonstration.

Additionally, the Salute to the Nation Ceremony included the traditional parade of state and territorial flags with the firing of 51 artillery cannon rounds - one for each state and a final round for the six U.S. territories.

The event concluded with a fireworks finale.

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Patrons enjoy the annual Freedom Fest events held at Fort Knox, Kentucky July 4, 2024. Activities included inflatable obstacles, live music, the Salute to the Nation Ceremony and a culminating fireworks spectacular. (Photo Credit: Savannah Baird) VIEW ORIGINAL

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