(U.S. Naval Base Guam)
NAVAL BASE GUAM (June 9, 2025) - The public is invited to the U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Freedom Rocks festival scheduled for Friday, July 4 at NBG - Polaris Point.
In an effort to reduce traffic congestion, the gate will be open for those with normal base access at 2 p.m. Those without base access will be welcomed at 3 p.m. A military ID or visitor pass is not required for access. Admission is free.
“The Naval Base Guam team looks forward to once again welcome the community to celebrate our nation’s birthday,” said Capt. John Frye, NBG commanding officer. “While it is a day of celebration, on Independence Day we are reminded of the extraordinary courage and vision of our nation’s founders who boldly declared our independence and laid the foundation for the freedoms we cherish today.”
During the Freedom Rocks event, there will be a special performance presented by Armed Forces Entertainment: Johnny Suite and Chante, Hawaii-based island reggae artists; Navy Entertainment: Freedom Circus; and local entertainment by Precious Metal band and Jimmy Dee’s Chamorritas and Matuas fire show.
The event will also feature bounce houses, inflatable games, water activities, face painters, caricatures, balloon artists, food trucks, and MWR concessions. Attendees are advised that most concession booths will only be accepting cash payment. An ATM will be onsite.
The fireworks display will be launched at 8:15 p.m. from a barge just outside the Point Club and last approximately 12 minutes.
Polaris Point will be open until the installation reaches capacity for parking or at 8 p.m. prior to the start of the fireworks display. Guests who would like to view the fireworks from Polaris Point are advised to arrive before the closure.
The following are examples of prohibited items: drones, weapons, personal fireworks, back-packs, grills, glass containers, coolers, large bags, tents, recording devices (audio or video), outside alcohol, pets, rollerblades, skateboards, and roller-skates. Marijuana and other drugs are also prohibited on military installations.
The following are examples of allowed items: small bags or purses, umbrellas, towels, strollers/wagons, and folding chairs. Security personnel will inspect all personnel, bags and hand-carried items at the entrance to the event.
Carpooling is encouraged and parking along the roadway leading to Polaris Point is prohibited. There will be parking inside the Polaris Point compound.
