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Rock musicians, revving motorcycles, and the 451st Army Band will all be part of a tribute to veterans and service members Saturday, June 15, at Freedom Fest at the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex.
[caption id="attachment_22500" align="aligncenter" width="307"] Freedom Fest is an annual tribute to veterans and service members.[/caption]
Rock musicians, revving motorcycles, and the 451st Army Band will all be part of a tribute to veterans and service members Saturday, June 15, at Freedom Fest. The annual event attracts thousands to UW-La Crosse’s Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex at UW-L for celebration and commemoration.
This year the audience will hear from bands including, "Chicago," "Daughtry" and "The Remainders." The event also includes:
Patriotic tunes from the 451st Army Band
"Fallen Heroes" presentation recognizing Wisconsin's fallen service members
Fireworks from the La Crosse Skyrockers
Motorcycle ride through the Coulee Region
Much more. See a schedule of events
[caption id="attachment_22503" align="aligncenter" width="454"] Chicago will be part of the musical entertainment at Freedom Fest.[/caption]
To date, Freedom Fest has raised $400,000 for veterans causes, including nearly $80,000 in scholarships for returning service members pursuing an education at University of Wisconsin System institutions. Freedom Fest proceeds also help maintain a memorial inside the Hall of Honor at the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. Thousands of visitors each year pay tribute to veterans at this special landmark at UW-L.
Freedom Fest has grown from 1,200 attendees the first year to 7,000 in 2012 because of the increasingly popular musical talents, as well as the impressive support to honor service members, veterans and fallen heroes. Tickets are available for purchase at area Festival Foods and on the Freedom Fest website.
Freedom Fest staff are available to answer calls and emails from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at 608.797.2089 or at info@freedomfestlacrosse.com