Coronavirus claims another event, canceling JBLM’s annual ‘Freedom Fest’

Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s annual “Freedom Fest” is canceled.

Col. Skye Duncan, JBLM Garrison commander, announced the cancellation in a Facebook Live Town Hall on Tuesday. The annual festival originally was postponed from July 4 to Aug. 21-22.

“Freedom Fest” is traditionally one of the only opportunities for non-military community members to visit JBLM for live music, fireworks, food, carnival rides and games.

JBLM Family and Moral, Welfare and Recreation is looking at the possibility of hosting smaller outdoor events, such as movies or live music where attendees could physically distance.

This story was originally published July 14, 2020 at 4:23 PM.