MCCS Camp Lejeune 4th of July Celebration

PLAN AHEAD FOR THE HEAT

High heat and humidity are expected during the July 4th Celebration. Please plan ahead so you and your family can enjoy the event safely.

Coolers are allowed, and attendees are strongly encouraged to bring plenty of water.

Drink water often, wear sun protection, take breaks from the heat, and check on children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and anyone sensitive to high temperatures.

Limited cooling areas will be available on site, including the USAA Cooling Tent, VFW Cooling Trailer, and USO Trailer. These areas are intended for short cooling breaks and may reach capacity during peak times. Please do not rely on cooling areas as your primary heat safety plan.

If you feel dizzy, weak, nauseous, confused, or overheated, notify event staff or medical personnel immediately.

Stay hydrated, stay aware, and celebrate safely.

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at W.P.T. Hill Field at MCB Camp Lejeune.

Enjoy an evening of music, food, and the most spectacular fireworks display in the area.

CAMP LEJEUNE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION EVENT ACCESS:
UPDATED: June 29 at 8:30Am

MCB Camp Lejeune has updated guest access procedures for the July 4 Celebration on July 4, 2026.

The event is now open to Department of War-affiliated personnel and their escorted guests. DoW ID-card holders who are US citizens and age 18 and older, may each escort up to five guests onto the installation without prior registration.

Beginning at 2PM, July 4, DoW-affiliated escorts and their guests may enter MCB Camp Lejeune through Wilson Gate, Holcomb Gate, Camp Johnson Gate, or Sneads Ferry Gate.

For additional base access details, please visit: https://www.lejeune.marines.mil/news/article/article/4528631/camp-lejeune-updates-guest-access-procedures-for-independence-day-celebration/

The Visitor Center will be closed on July 3.

In case of inclement weather, this event will not be rescheduled.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

3:30PM	Trams Start
4PM	Event Site Open \| Food & Beverage Vendors \| MCCS Family Fun Zone
4:30PM	Stage Entertainment Begins
5-7PM	Meet American football athlete Xavier Legette
8PM	MCCS Family Fun Zone Closes
8:45PM	Fireworks \| Food and Beverage Sales Cease

*Times are approximate and subject to change.

MCCS FAMILY FUN ZONE

Games, activities, entertainment, and family fun.

Open 4-8PM.
Children ages 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Please follow all staff instructions and posted activity requirements.

Entertainment

DYLAN SCOTT

Despite a multi-Platinum story and six No. 1 singles, including two fresh smashes in 2025, Curb Records hitmaker Dylan Scott has always kept an underdog mindset. A rowdy roughneck with a romantic side – one whose modern edge was sharpened by timeless, emotional twang – the consummate family man broke out with the epic triple-Platinum devotion of “My Girl” in 2016 and followed up with scrappy, under-the-radar consistency. Chart-topping heart-forward anthems like “Hooked,” “Nobody” and “New Truck” all reached RIAA-certified status, but 2025 has launched the crooner into the stratosphere. Posting back-to-back No. 1s in 2025 alone and six No. 1s overall, Scott wrapped 2025 as the third most-played country artist of the year at country radio and continues his hot streak with his current Top 10 single, Platinum-certified “What He’ll Never Have.” With nearly 5 billion career streams, legions of fans and countless sold-out shows to his credit, his stardom has somehow grown in relative stealth. But with his third full album, Easy Does It, he’s not sweating. Sure of himself, his talent and his fans, Scott heads toward a new creative chapter with total confidence. Featuring 11 tracks, his signature vocal and vivid intensity take center stage on a set defined by personal truth – whether through heartbreak, romantic devotion or small-town dedication. The in-demand live act wrapped his Country Till I Die and Easy Does It Tours in 2025, headlining his biggest venues yet including his first-ever arenas and record-breaking attendance.

HOT CHELLE RAE

Hot Chelle Rae lit up pop radio since 2011 with massive hooks and unforgettable energy, breaking out worldwide with multi-Platinum hits like “Tonight Tonight” and “I Like It Like That.”

With over 1 billion global streams, an American Music Award, and tours alongside Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, and Justin Bieber, the band became a cultural staple of the recently resurgent 2010s pop-rock scene.

After coming back together over the past few years, they’ve been playing shows around the world — and the crowds are making it clear they’ve been waiting for HCR’s next move.

The band’s recently finished their first full-length album since 2011: a feel-good, high-energy record that has everything fans loved from the beginning with a fresh wave of Y2K alt pop inspo. It’s catchy, loud, and built for summer stages, late nights, and singing along start to finish.

It’s a new chapter, but the heart’s the same — built on big melodies, good times, and the kind of songs people play on repeat.

ZACH HARRINGTON

Zach Harrington, a South Georgia native, brings a fresh, energetic sound shaped by real‑life grit and Southern roots. Zach has been performing country music for two years, blending heartfelt storytelling with a modern edge.

He’s joined on stage by Kaden Hudson, holding down the low end on bass, Jared Skinner on lead guitar, and Nehemy Pierre on drums — a tight, talented group whose chemistry drives their signature sound. Together, they deliver a mix of country, rock, and feel‑good rhythm that keeps crowds locked in from the first note.

MEET XAVIER LEGETTE

5-7PM

This year’s 4th of July Celebration marks America’s 250th anniversary and features a special appearance by American football athlete, Xavier Legette, thanks to Visa and USAA! Join us Saturday, July 4th, at Camp Lejeune’s W. P.T. Hill Field for an unforgettable day of patriotic festivities, complete with a meet-and-greet with Xavier Legette. Don’t forget to grab your complimentary branded mini foam football for an autograph while supplies last (no other items will be signed). Be sure to come by the USAA booth early and join the fun!

Know Before You Go

Who Can Attend

Free event for DoW ID cardholders and their guests.

This event is open to Department of War-affiliated personnel and their escorted guests. DoW ID-card holders who are US citizens and age 18 and older, may each escort up to five guests onto the installation without prior registration.

Base access details: https://www.lejeune.marines.mil/news/article/article/4528631/camp-lejeune-updates-guest-access-procedures-for-independence-day-celebration

Plan Ahead for the Heat

High heat and humidity are expected during the July 4th Celebration. Please plan ahead so you and your family can enjoy the event safely.

Coolers are allowed, and attendees are strongly encouraged to bring plenty of water.

Drink water often, wear sun protection, take breaks from the heat, and check on children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and anyone sensitive to high temperatures.

If you feel dizzy, weak, nauseous, confused, or overheated, notify event staff or medical personnel immediately.

Stay hydrated, stay aware, and celebrate safely.

Inclement Weather

In case of inclement weather on July 4, the event will be canceled and will not be rescheduled.

Pets

Pets will NOT be allowed in the venue area, with the exception of verified, registered service animals as defined in MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJ Order 10570.2B.

Parking

Main parking will be located at the Camp Lejeune MCX and Commissary parking lots. Parking in the grassy areas along the side of the road is not permitted. Violators will be ticketed by PMO. To maximize our parking and minimize our footprint, we encourage people to carpool to the event. Pay attention to the traffic guards as they will direct you to the open parking locations. Free Tram service will be running from the designated parking locations to and from the event site beginning at 3:30PM.

Handicap accessible parking will be available at Bldg. 84. Vehicles must have a handicapped placard or plate to park in this area. A designated tram will take you to the event site.

Prohibited Items

Personal fireworks or sparklers
Glass Containers
Personal Firearms
Tents (to include shade tents/beach umbrellas)
Controlled illegal substances and their associated paraphernalia
Tasers
Stun Guns
Drones (UAS)
Grills
Pets (with the exception of registered service animals)
Weapons, including knives
Mace or oleoresin capsicum (i.e. pepper) spray

*Subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. However, all bags will be searched prior to entry.

Updated June 29, 2026

Beginning at 2PM, July 4, DoW-affiliated escorts and their guests may enter MCB Camp Lejeune through Wilson Gate, Holcomb Gate, Camp Johnson Gate, or Sneads Ferry Gate.

For additional base access details, please visit: https://www.lejeune.marines.mil/news/article/article/4528631/camp-lejeune-updates-guest-access-procedures-for-independence-day-celebration/

Yes.

Guests with booked lodging on this day will receive an Inns of the Corps Access Pass to be displayed on your vehicle dashboard.

Yes. A variety of food vendors will be on hand. Beer and seltzers will be available for purchase. Food and beverage sales will cease at 8:45PM.

This is an open lawn seating event. Guests will bring their own seating (i.e. folding chairs, blankets, etc.) First-come, first served.

Chairs, blankets
Non-aerosol sunscreen and bug repellant
Sunglasses and hat
Coolers are permitted and subject to inspection (no glass containers)
Cash (preferred), Debit, or Credit Cards
Strollers

Yes. Coolers are allowed. No glass containers are permitted.

Yes. A designated Lost Child Tent will be located near the bleachers. If you become separated from your child—or if staff locate your child—they will be brought to this tent. If you see a child who appears to be separated from their family, please notify a first responder or escort the child directly to the tent.

There will be port-o-letts available.