Saturday, June 27, 2026

River Mill Park, 458 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA

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Park Opens: 6:00pm

Concert Starts: 7:00pm

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FREE ADMISSION

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Join us for an unforgettable evening at Sounds of Summer featuring the 257th U.S. Army Band! Celebrate the spirit of community and country with patriotic kids’ crafts, classic yard games, and inspiring live music that honors our nation’s heritage.

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Order from local Occoquan eateries for pick up on your way to the park, or delivery from select restaurants. Drinks and snacks will be available for sale at the Snack Stand, by local nonprofit Visit Occoquan.

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Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, settle in under the summer sky, and enjoy a heartfelt evening of music, family fun, and patriotic pride as we come together as a community!

 

The 257th Army Band, “The Band of the Nation’s Capital,” is the official musical ambassador for the D.C. Army National Guard. The band boasts a proud lineage going back to the organizational lineage and association with the legendary Corcoran Cadets, the D.C. militia that inspired John Philip Sousa to compose his march of the same name. Noteworthy performances include musical support for the Inauguration of President Obama, performances in Greece, Jamaica, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Panama, consecutive appearances at the Great American Brass Band Festival and concert tours throughout New England, Texas and the Mid-Atlantic. Although centrally located among the finest military bands in the world, The 257th Army Band is officially recognized as “The Band of the Nation’s Capital”. ​

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TICKETS

This is a FREE event and no tickets are required.

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PARKING

FREE parking is available on historic town streets and parking lots nearby.

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FOOD & DRINK

An on-site Snack Stand will be run by nonprofit Visit Occoquan, selling a variety snacks, drinks, and fresh popcorn.​​​