Saturday, July 4

BASE BEACH

10 a.m. | Beach Opens
2:30 p.m. | FREE Shuttle Bus Service Begins
3 p.m. | Fun Starts
8–8:25 p.m. | Firework Show
FREE | All Ages

Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display set to music and reflected over Lake Ogawara, launching just 300 meters from the beach.

SORRY NO PETS • NO GLASS CONTAINERS • NO PARKING AFTER 2 P.M. (exception for cabin renters)

FREE games, food, live entertainment, shuttle service and more!

Runs approximately every 30 minutes to and from the Base Beach. Last shuttle departs the Base Beach at 10:30 p.m.
Service will pause during the firework show.

Handicapped vehicle access will be available at the Base Beach.

Enjoy Live Entertainment & Activities

3–8 p.m.

  • Dunk Tank | 3-6 p.m.
  • Axe Throwing | 3-7 p.m.
  • Carnival Games
  • Lawn Games
  • Tie-Dye Shirts
  • Face Painting
  • Live Entertainment
  • AND MORE!

      Small and Large Pavilions

      10 a.m.–8 p.m.

      Open for FREE public use all day. All cars must be moved from the Base Beach parking lot by 2 p.m., no parking will be available at the Base Beach after this time. Please use parking at one of the above shuttle bus pick-up locations.

      Free Food

      Food Service begins at 4 p.m.
      while supplies last.

      FREE pulled pork sandwiches and nachos.

      Cold beverages will be available for purchase: water, soda, domestic beer, imported beer and cocktail.

      Plus, enjoy dessert available for purchase from Japanese vendors!

      You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks.

      No glass containers.

      FAQ

      Who can attend?

      The event is open to the entire Misawa (base) community and guests free of charge. The event can also be viewed from off-base by the local Japanese community from the Misawa City Beach.

      Where can I park? / How do we get there?

      10 a.m.–2 p.m. 
      Parking will be available at the Base Beach for those enjoying day activities. However, all cars must be moved from the beach parking lot by 2 p.m.

      2 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
      Sorry, no parking will be available at the Base Beach after 2 p.m. You may park at any of the convenient shuttle pick-up locations above and we will take you to and from the Base Beach for FREE.

      Handicapped vehicle access will be available at the Base Beach.

      Are pets allowed?

      Sorry, no pets are allowed and will not be permitted to pass through the gate.

      Can we bring our own food and beverages?

      Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks (please no glass containers).

      Should we bring USD Cash ($) or Yen (Â¥)?

      Cold beverages will be available to purchase. We will accept credit cards and USD Cash only. Yen is accepted by Japanese vendors.

      Are there bathrooms on site?

      Yes, there are bathrooms at the beach and extra porta potties available for use during the event.