𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭!

Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the iconic Trophy Point Amphitheater for the West Point Independence Day Celebration – featuring patriotic music, family-friendly fun, and a spectacular fireworks finale!

In attendance will be the new cadets of the Class of 2030, representing the future of Army leadership and the continuation of a proud tradition of service. As always, this concert concludes with a spectacular fireworks display overlooking the Hudson River!  

 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 

Trophy Point & Surrounding Areas

• 3 p.m. – Concessions open

• 4:50 p.m. – Reading of the Declaration of Independence

• 3–7:30 p.m. – Community activities: Kid’s Fun Zone featuring bounce houses and a variety of sporting activities.

• ~ 6:30-6:50 p.m. – World War II replica plane flyover

• ~ 7–7:50 p.m. – Class of 2030 march-in and West Point Band concert begins

• ~ 9 p.m. – Concessions close

• ~ 9:15 p.m. – Fireworks!

*𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐯𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝟒𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭.

 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬:

Concessions will be available at multiple locations around Trophy Point, food options to include summer favorites:

• Grilled Chicken kebabs, cheeseburger wraps, walking tacos, bbq street corn and more

• Both alcoholic (wine, draft beer) and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

• Ice cream, candy & snacks.  

• Additionally, food trucks will be on site offering a variety of options.

*Cash, credit card, and apple/google pay will be accepted.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨:

• General parking available at Buffalo Soldier Field, K-Lot, Thayer Roof, Thayer Road, and Ike Hall lots.

• Handicap parking: Available in Clinton Lot, Double Day, Malik Stadium, and Clinton Place (behind Kosciuszko Monument). Must enter through Thayer Gate.

• No parking on Thayer Extension; Building 639, or at the First-Class Club parking lot.

• Cullum Road (from Quarters 101 intersection to Clinton Lot), Howard Road, and Pitcher Road will be closed from 2 p.m. until after the concert.

• Ruger Road (from Quarters 101 intersection to the Traffic Circle) will be one-way traffic from 2 p.m. until after the concert.

• Expect heavier traffic at all gates. Washington Gate will open at 12 p.m. and close at 11 p.m.

• The U.S. Army Garrison West Point/ West Point Band/ USMA is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items, so please do not leave your areas unattended. To ensure clear access for all guests, please avoid setting up seating, blankets, or saving spaces on or overlapping walkways and sidewalks.

• Safety and Security are of paramount concern. As a reminder, please do not offer food, drinks, or give any items to the new cadets. No unapproved solicitation. Remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity to the Provost Marshal’s Office at (315) 774-9330. For more information, contact Mr. Luke Pagan at the West Point Antiterrorism Office, 520-717-9503.