AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Independence Day celebrations got off to their traditional early start at Fort Eisenhower.
The event was packed with families. There was live entertainment, food trucks, a kiddie carnival, and, most excitingly, fireworks.
“We try to come out every year to celebrate. You know what the Fourth of July means. You know our independence,” said Sherifat Lawal, an attendee.
Organizers have been putting the event together for two weeks, expecting 20-25 thousand people to attend.
“One of the things we want to make sure is it’s safe, and safety is paramount at Fort Eisenhower, and that’s why we draw so many families in the CSRA,” said Larry Coggins, The Chief Recreation Division.
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Officials at Fort Eisenhower want you to remember the reason for this celebration.
The folks who authorize those freedoms that gave us our service members—soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines—are out here on this field behind me with their families. Some of them aren’t here because they are doing their job, which is 24/7, 363 days out of the year. Celebrating together, that’s what America’s all about,” said Paul Stanton, the Commanding General of the Cyber Center of Excellence.