FREEDOM FIESTA
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The Omar Bradley Chapter, Association of the United States Army, in cooperation with the City of El Paso, the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the third annual Freedom Fiesta. The Freedom Fiesta originated in 2003 to welcome the soldiers of Fort Bliss back from Operation Iraqi Freedom, and to thank them and their families for a job well done. Since then, it has blossomed into a month-long celebration recognizing the selfless service to our nation by our region's military service members and their families.
Freedom Fiesta
2007 Schedule of Events
| Saturday 12 May 2007 - "Soldier Appreciation Picnic" Sponsored by Raytheon. Fort Bliss Biggs Park. 3PM to 8PM. Free games, food, beverages and entertainment for all Fort Bliss, Holloman AFB, and WSMR military serving on Active Duty and their family members. Monday 14 May - "Golf Challenge Sponsored by Lockheed Martin and Prime Irrigation and Landscaping. Coronado Country Club 11 AM. Local Businesses will sponsor 25 teams to play in a 4-Man Scramble tournament. Teams are composed of a local businessman and three Soldiers. Lunch will precede the tournament and conclude with a buffet dinner and awards ceremony. Interested soldiers can submit their names to Bobby Kaerwer, Golf Pro at Underwood Golf Complex. 562-7255/1273/2066 Saturday 19 May - "Armed Forces Day" at Fort Bliss sponsored by Freedom Fiesta and AUSA. Starts off with a Red Cross "Freedom Run " sponsored by Lockheed Martin at 8 AM. Static military displays and demonstrations, entertainment and the Annual Sergeants Major Association Chili Cook-off. 10 AM - 5 PM. FREE Admission Friday 1 June - Pay Day @ "Wet & Wild" Sponsored by First Light Federal Credit Union. Free Admission for soldiers on active duty and Spouses of deployed Soldiers; identified by an FRG wristband. $5.95 admission for family members. 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Present military ID at the entrance Week of 4 June - "Distinguished Soldier Recognition Week" Sponsored by JP Morgan Chase Bank. Brigade level NCOs and Soldiers of the Year and spouses are treated for an evening and dinner at the El Paso Club. Friday 8 June - "Military Night at El Paso Speedway Park" sponsored by Casa Ford. Modified, Super Stock, and Street Stock Racing. Gates open at 5:30 PM. Races 7:45 - 11:00 PM. Free Admission For all ID Card Holders and Free Pre Race Bar-B-Q for the first 1,000 Military attendees with Tickets through ITR Thursday 14 June - "Army Birthday Retreat Ceremony". Fort Bliss Memorial Circle. 8 AM. The Omar Bradley Chapter - AUSA sponsors the Army's 232nd Birthday Cake Cutting as part of the traditional streamer ceremony. Saturday 9 June - Yellow Ribbon Blood Drive: Blood for the TROOPS! Coordinated with the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) to ensure that all blood collected will be used for Soldier's and their families either within the United States or abroad in IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN. Please help achieve the 150-pint collection Goal!! Give-a-Ways and Door Prizes! Location is at Bassett Place 10AM - 4PM. 15 & 23 June - "Viva El Paso" Come watch El Paso history come alive at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater sponsored by Casa Ford on Friday, 15 June and First Light Federal Credit Union on Saturday, 23 June. This lavish outdoor summer production celebrates the 400-year history of the border area with song, dance, and drama. Show begins at 8:30 PM. Tickets available at ITR. 20 & 21 June - "Western Playland" sponsored by Western Refining. New location at Sunland Park. 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 PM. Free admission for active duty soldiers and $7.00 for family members. Pick up tickets at ITR. 28 June - "Freedom Fiesta Volunteer Recognition" Reception at 6:00PM. All Freedom Fiesta volunteers and sponsors will be invited to a reception sponsored by Boeing and AUSA and hosted by the Fort Bliss Commanding General. View/download full Freedom Fiesta 2007 schedule Freedom Fiesta Sponsorship Events for soldiers and their families are made possible by the kind donations from AUSA Corporate Members and the members of The Chambers of Commerce, and local businesses. For more information on the opportunities to sponsor events,
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