Army's 250th Birthday Red, White, & Blue Celebration
Jun 13 2025, 4 pm - 10 pm
Jun 13 2025, 4 pm - 10 pm
Everyone is invited to our spectacular Red, White, & Blue U.S. Army's 250th Birthday Celebration!
Free admission. Open to the public.
We’re celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday on June 13, at the Fort Meade Parade Field. There will be a DJ, a wide variety of food, beverage, and novelty vendors. Fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m.
Kids Inflatable Moon Bounce Rides (4-8 p.m.). Recommended for ages 2-14. Age limits vary by attraction.
- Early Bird Special (May 27-Jun 12): Only $10 at Leisure Travel Services - 6530B York Ave.
- Day of Event: $20
Please leave all pets at home! Grills, sparklers, and glass containers are strictly prohibited.
Gate information:
Non-DoD card holders must use Reece Gate, beginning at 4 p.m. We encourage all DoD-card holder to use the other gates on the installation.
Rockenbach will be open for DoD Card Holders from 5:30 a.m.-end of event (~11:59 p.m.)
Mapes/175 will be open from 4 p.m.-end of event
Mapes/32 will be open from 5:30 a.m.-end of event
We encourage all Fort Meade Residence who live on the North side of post to park in the parking lots north of Mapes.
The Reece Crossing parking lot is for Reece Crossing residents.
