City to Host Free Outdoor Military Concert Series

Strike up the band. There’s a new concert series in town.

Hosted by the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, the City of Little Rock and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, locals will be treated to three free outdoor concerts featuring U.S. military bands as part of the Little Rock Salutes series.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to host a free concert series with three of the most revered military bands in our Armed Forces,” LRCVB President and CEO Gretchen Hall said in a press release. “It is an honor to recognize and celebrate the men and women who have served — and those who serve today — our nation, our state and our community.”

 

U.S. Navy Band Cruisers

Saturday, Aug. 19 – 7 p.m.

First Security Amphitheater

 

U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America

Sunday, Sept. 17 – 3 p.m.

First Security Amphitheater

 

U.S. Navy Band Southeast

Friday, Oct. 20 – 7 p.m.

River Market Pavilions

 

Each show will include a wide variety of music genres, along with family-friendly public safety educational demonstrations and community-building activities. The series was designed to celebrate those currently serving and those who have served in the military, along with local first responders.

You can find more event details and updates by following the Little Rock, Arkansas page on Facebook.

 

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