Scenes From The WR Independence Day Celebration

Despite the cancellation we had a good time at the 31st Annual Warner Robins Independence Day Celebration.  

Several law enforcement agencies and emergency management personnel  agencies came together to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for the event.  

Thank you to the many men and women who came together for the safety of our citizens.

WRPD To Live-Tweet WR Independence Day Celebration

The Warner Robins Police Department will be live-tweeting the 31st Annual Warner Robins Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, July 7th.

We will be tweeting behind the scenes pictures and videos of police activity during the event.

Tweets will also include traffic and other relevant information about the celebration.

The live-tweeting will begin at 5:00 P.M. on the day of the event.

Follow us @WarnerRobinsPD and use hashtag #WRCelebration.

WR Independence Day Celebration - Traffic & Event Information

The Warner Robins Police Department and assisting agencies will be providing site security and traffic management for the Independence Day Celebration at McConnell-Talbert Stadium on Sunday, July 7, 2013.  In efforts to provide a safe, secure and enjoyable atmosphere, we would like to distribute the following information:

Gates open at 6:00 P.M.


ALL persons and items entering the venue are subject to be searched.

Road Closures:

All Day – 3^rd Avenue from MLK, Jr. Blvd to S. Davis Drive closed to all traffic.

5:00 P.M.  – Demon Valley Dr. will be closed to ALL vehicular traffic to include parking.

7:00 P.M. – MLK, Jr. Blvd from 4-way stop at University Boulevard to rear entrance of McConnell-Talbert Stadium will be closed to ALL Southbound vehicular traffic.

General Parking:

There are 9 designated parking areas:

McConnell-Talbert Stadium	C.B. Watson School
Warner Robins High School	Rumble Academy
Lindwood Drive Area	Sacred Heart Church
Robins Federal Credit Union	Middle Georgia State College
City of Warner Robins Municipal Complex

There will be NO PARKING allowed along city streets, shoulders, rights of way, sidewalks or any of the improved grass areas of Robins Federal Credit Union, Sacred Heart Church, Middle Georgia State College, or Houston County Board of Education property.  EVANS Towing will immediately tow improperly parked vehicles at the owner’s expense.

The Main Gate of the Stadium along with the Demon Valley/Davis Drive Gate are the Entry/Exit points designed for pedestrian traffic attending the venue. 

Handicap Parking:

An area directly adjacent to the Stadium’s Main Gate is reserved for properly permitted and displayed Handicap Vehicles.  Please plan to arrive early.  Spaces are limited.

Medical Triage:

A medical triage area will be located just outside the Stadium’s Main Gate.  This area will provide centralized access to first responder and EMS services during the event.  In case of emergency, please contact the nearest public safety officer.

Prohibited Items:
Glass containers

Pets (except service animals)

Alcoholic beverages

Bicycles

Skateboards

Backpacks

ALL Weapons

ALL persons and items entering the venue are subject to be searched.

Independence Day Celebration 2012 Traffic Information

The Warner Robins Police Department will be providing site security and traffic management for the Independence Day Celebration at McConnell-Talbert Stadium on Monday, July 2, 2012.  In efforts to provide a safe, secure, and enjoyable atmosphere we would like to distribute the following information:

Gates open at 6:00PM.

Road Closures:

12:00 P.M. - 3rd Avenue from Davis Drive to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard will be closed to ALL vehicular traffic.  This includes parking.  

4:00 P.M. - Demon Valley Drive will be closed to ALL vehicular traffic.  This includes parking.

6:00 P.M. - Martin Luther King. Jr. Boulevard from 3rd Avenue to the Huntington Village entrance will be closed to ALL southbound vehicular traffic.

General Parking & Entry/Exit Points:

View Map of Designated Parking Areas

Designated parking for the event include:


(1) McConnell-Talbert Stadium
(2) Rumble Academy
(3) Linwood Drive area 
(4) Sacred Heart Catholic Church
(5) Robins Federal Credit Union
(6) City of Warner Robins Municipal Complex
(7) Warner Robins High School  

Macon State College is NOT open to venue parking due to the summer classes that are in session.  There will be NO PARKING allowed along city streets, shoulders, rights of way, sidewalks or ANY of the improved grass areas of Sacred Heart Church or Macon State College property.  Improperly parked vehicles will be immediately towed at the owner’s expense.

There are (2) Entry/Exit points designated for pedestrian traffic attending the venue.  They are the Main Gate of the Stadium along with the Demon Valley/Davis Dr. Gate.  Pedestrian traffic coming from the West side of Davis Dr. is asked to cross Davis Dr. using the Demon Valley crosswalk or the pedestrian bridge at Warner Robins High School.

Handicap Parking:

An area directly adjacent to the stadium's main gate has been reserved for properly permitted and displayed handicap vehicles.  Please plan to arrive early as these spaces are limited.

Public Safety Operations Center:

A public safety operations center will be located just outside the stadium's main gate.  This area will provide access to Police, Fire, and EMS services during the event.  In case of emergency, please contact the nearest public safety officer or the operations center.

Prohibited Items:

Alcoholic beverages, glass containers of ANY type*, pets (except for service animals), weapons of ANY type, fireworks, bicycles or any skateboard type of transportation.   

*Glass containers include bottles that contain beverages such as Starbucks, soda pop, etc.

Coolers, all types of bags, etc. will be searched at every gate.  Prohibited items will be confiscated.