QUANTICO, Va. â The Town of Quantico will hold a party on Labor Day weekend.
The âSalute to Our Troopsâ fireworks show will be a free event with music and food. Itâll be a chance for the town to say thank you to U.S. service members for their service to the nation.
And, thereâs also a challenge set forth from personal arms supplier Quantico Tactical. The company that was started in the small town by a Marine and has now expanded nationwide will match up to $4,000 of the cost to offset the cost of the fireworks.
More in a press release from Quantico Mayor Kevin Brown:
Quantico Tactical, a premier source of performance apparel, gear, tactical medical supplies, armor and firearms for federal agencies, law enforcement, military and the serious adventure enthusiast, has generously pledged $4,000 of matching funds toward the overall cost of the fireworks show.
Quantico Tactical is owned and operated by retired Marine Corps Major David Hensley. Any corporation or individual wishing to partner with the town and Quantico Tactical in funding this event should contact the town office at (703) 640-7411 or go to gofundme.com/3u12l4. Each dollar donated to this effort will be matched dollar for dollar by Quantico Tactical up to $4,000.
The fireworks fund had $132 by 11 a.m. Tuesday.
The festival will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday August 31, and will feature Former Marine and Nashville recording artist Tyler Toliver will be performing the National Anthem.
Founded in 1927, the Town of Quanitco is the only town in the U.S. completely surrounded by a military installation.
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