Sat, June 27, 2026 at 10:33 PM UTC Service members, veterans and their families gathered at Fort Bragg for the annual Red, White and Boom Fest, a large-scale celebration honoring America's 250th anniversary. Despite some early showers, the event's energy remained high as attendees filled the Main Post Parade Field to mark America's 250th anniversary. The celebration began with a performance by the 82nd Airborne Division Band and a demonstration by an all-veteran parachute team.