Join us TODAY at this FREE Block Party to celebrate Independence Day!
Time | July 3, 2019 // 5:00 – 9:30 PM |
Location | Blanchard Recreation Complex (Old Golf Course) |
Tickets | FREE! |
SCHEDULE
We have a fun-filled evening of events and entertainment planned for the whole family! Aside from the carnival games, 7 water slides, inflatable challenge courses, pony rides, and petting zoo, we also have the Little House of Funk and the Johnny City Band playing live music, a beer and wine garden for the adults in attendance, and the Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders on site.
The Marketing Department will also be conducting prize drawings every half hour from 5:30-8:00 PM with the Grand Prize drawing of a Disney trip being presented on the main stage at 8:10 PM. You must be present to win and all prizes must be claimed within 30 minutes of their announcement, so be sure to stick around and look for your name at the Marketing booth whiteboard!
5:00 PM | Event begins; AZ stage plays music |
5:30 PM | First set of prizes announced at Marketing Booth |
5:45-6:35 PM | Connie Brannock & the Little House of Funk performance |
6:00 PM | Second set of prizes announced at Marketing Booth |
6:30 PM | Third set of prizes announced at Marketing Booth |
6:40-6:45 PM | Opening Remarks from 355th CV & AAFES Check Presentation w/ Arizona Cardinals |
6:45-6:50 PM | Rescue Team Jump Demonstration |
6:55-7:20 PM | Connie Brannock & the Little House of Funk performance resumes |
7:00 PM | Fourth set of prizes announced at Marketing Booth |
7:30 PM | Last set of prizes announced at Marketing Booth |
7:35-8:10 PM | Johnny City Band performance |
8:10-8:20 PM | 355th FSS SMILE Grand Prize Disney Vacation Giveaway |
8:25-9:00 PM | Johnny City Band performance resumes |
8:57-9:00 PM | National Anthem |
9:00 PM | FIREWORKS! |
ENTRANCE & PARKING
This event is open to DOD-ID Cardholders and their guests. Parking is available off Craycroft Road, but a free shuttle service will also be running from Borman Elementary School and Heritage Park. The shuttle runs every 10-15 minutes until 10 PM.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Bring lawn chairs! There is some seating available on a first come basis.
- Bring cash! There will be no ATMs on site.
- Food and beverage vendors accept cash only.
- Bring your swimsuits and towels! You’ll definitely want to go down some FREE water slides to cool off.
- Please use the front entrance. Walking across the golf course to the event is not permitted due to the fireworks blast zone limits.
- Enter to win prizes at the Marketing booth near the front entrance!
- No pets, tents, or canopies allowed.
MARKETING BOOTH PRIZES
The 355th FSS Marketing Team will be hosting a massive prize giveaway* this evening! Prizes will be announced every 30 minutes from 5:30-7:30 PM with the Grand Prize being presented on the main stage at 8:10 PM.
You must be present to win, and all prizes must be claimed within 30 minutes with the exception of the Grand Prize, which must be claimed at the time of announcement. Prize winners will be written on the whiteboard at the Marketing Booth and posted on the 355th Force Support Squadron Facebook page. Like the page here and keep an eye out for your name!
*Terms & Conditions apply. Limit one prize per person, excluding “Prize Wheel” swag.
Alongside swag items, Funko Pops, and Amazon Echo Dots, the 355th FSS Marketing Team will be giving away:
- 11-inch iPad Pro
- 55-inch TV
- Fitbit Smartwatch
- Garmin Smartwatch
- Xbox One S
- (2) YETI Coolers
- (3) Kid’s Powerwheels Cars (Wonder Woman, Toy Story, and Jurassic Park)
- (2) Remote Control Cars
- Bose Noise-Canceling Headphones
- Bose Sport Earbuds
- Bose Bluetooth Speakers
- GoPro HERO7 Camera
- Anker Portable Charger
- FSS Gift Cards
- and a Grand Prize of a Disney trip** plus $750 cash!
**Disney trip has a ticket value of up to $1,000
Event Map
Blanchard Recreation Complex
Click here to see the locations of all of our events, vendors, and entertainment.
Shuttle Map
Picks up every 10-15 minutes and runs until 10 PM.
Click here to see the pick-up/drop-off locations.