UPDATE:  Unfortunately the city has been informed that the 419th Fighter Wing out of Hill AFB has scrubbed the 4th of July Parade flyover previously announced, due to operational considerations.   

Though disappointing and unfortunate, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy as usual with our community 4th of July Independence Day celebration. 

Enjoy the Bingo which starts at 6pm on Wednesday July 3rd at the Brinkman Service Club at Wendover Field

Then on Thursday July 4th, the morning race events which begin near daybreak followed by the Parade at 11am down Wendover Boulevard, the Park Activities at LaCombe Field starting around noon and of course the wonderful Fireworks Show put on by the West Wendover Fire Department scheduled for 10:15 pm.

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This year our community among several others, is honored to be receiving a flyover by the 419th Fighter Wing out of Hill AFB, Utah, during our 4th of July Parade.  You do not want to miss this!

We are proud to host these aviators assigned to the 419th Fighter Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit made up of 1,200 "Citizen Airmen" and home to the Air Force's newest fighter jet, the F-35 Lightning II.   The 419th Fighter Wing routinely deploys in support of combat operations and humanitarian missions around the world.

Leading the flyover will be USAF Major Tyler McBride; alongside he has Lt. Colonel Jeffrey Harding, Major Dylan Nelson and Captain Andrew Martin, who have a combination of over 10,000 flying hours throughout their military careers.

For the full press release click here

For more information on our 4th of July events and activities click here

F-35 Lightnings from Hill AFB over the Bonneville Salt Flats, photo by USAF Staff Sgt. Cory Payne