SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 AT 10:00 AM
LOCATION COMING SOON
What is the Freedom Festival?
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The Freedom Festival is an annual community event designed to celebrate the values of freedom, unity, and patriotism. It serves as an opportunity to honor the sacrifices made by our military service members, veterans, and first responders while bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy today.
Held on September 6th, the 2025 Freedom Festival will be a dynamic day filled with exciting activities, performances, and a festival atmosphere. The event is organized by #DoYouGiveARuck?, and a variety of other military organizations, all coming together to create a memorable experience for the Treasure Coast community. The festival will offer something for everyone, from food trucks and live music to family-friendly games and activities. It’s a day to unite, support local veterans, and share a collective sense of gratitude for the freedoms we often take for granted.
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The Freedom Festival isn’t just a celebration—it's also a meaningful event with a purpose. This year’s festival will include a Memorial Ruck to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11. This ruck will be part of the overall event, giving participants an opportunity to reflect, show their respect, and contribute to an important cause. There will also be a fundraiser to support veteran programs from #DYGAR? and provide emergency financial assistance to local veterans, ensuring they have access to resources for a successful future.
In addition to these events, the festival will feature opportunities to volunteer, donate, or become a sponsor, allowing everyone to contribute to a cause that supports those who have served and sacrificed for our country. The Freedom Festival is about celebrating our nation’s heroes, raising awareness, and fostering a strong sense of community pride.
How to Participate in the 2025 Freedom Festival and Memorial Ruck?
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1. Join the Ruck March
The ruck march will be divided into two parts:
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The Honor Ruck: A 3.43-mile march to memorialize the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks.
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The Family-Friendly Ruck: A 1-mile ruck that allows families with small children and elderly participants to join us at the end of the 3.43-mile ruck, finishing together as one strong unit.
We encourage participants to fill their rucksacks or backpacks with supplies such as food, new clothes, baby supplies, and hygiene products. At the end of the march, these donations will be given back to impoverished families in our community.
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2. Become a Sponsor or Vendor
We are seeking sponsors, vendors, and food trucks to make this event even more impactful. Every penny donated will support veterans in their pursuit of a successful future, and all items donated will be distributed to families in need. As a sponsor or vendor, you will be part of an event that makes a tangible difference in the lives of our veterans and the community at large.
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3. Volunteer
We need volunteers to help ensure that the event runs smoothly. Your support in setting up, managing activities, and assisting participants will help create a memorable and meaningful experience for all involved.
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4. Make a Donation
If you can’t participate in person, consider donating. Every donation—whether financial or in-kind—is invaluable in supporting our mission to help veterans and local families in need.
Why It Matters
This event is more than just a memorial; it’s about building a community that honors the past while looking toward a brighter future for veterans and families in need. We’re proud to partner with the U.S. Army Reserve, Florida National Guard, the US Army PSL Recruiting Station, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, who have already committed to being part of this meaningful event.
Are You In?
We are calling on our community to join us—whether by participating, sponsoring, donating, or volunteering. Every action you take will have a direct impact on the lives of veterans and families who need our support.
Be the change the community deserves! Together, we will honor our heroes, support veterans, and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
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