FIREWORKS ON THE MISSISSIPPI
July 3 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
5:00PM – Doors & Food Trucks/Concessions Open
5:00-7:30PM – DJ Bright
8:00-9:30PM – Performance by 399th Army Band from Ft. Leonard Wood
9:30PM – Fireworks Begin
Food Trucks –
- Pig On A Wing
- Load It Your Way
- Red Apron
- Twist of Sol
- Quick Bite Frozen Treats
- Kona Ice
- Funnel cakes
Concessions by City of Alton
Beverages Provided by Robert “Chick” Fritz Inc.
Restrooms Available On-Site
The 399th Army Rock band is a high-energy group composed of Active-Duty Soldiers from Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. They promise a little something for everyone with their diverse collection of rock, pop and country songs that are sure to get your hearts pumping and your feet tapping.
This group provides a professional representation of the Army to thousands of people, both Military and Civilian, as they perform shows throughout the tri-state area of Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. Their cumulative four decades of experience allow them to provide the most impressionable and diverse experience possible to their listeners. They perform for many types of events ranging from military functions and outdoor concerts to more intimate shows for special projects and local area schools.
They are a component of the 399th Army Band, the musical ambassadors for the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE) at Fort Leonard Wood. The Rock Band is one of five Musical Performance Teams within the 399th Army Band. Their mission is to provide musical support and assist with recruiting efforts in the surrounding areas.
Read more about the band here: https://home.army.mil/wood/index.php/units-tenants/399th