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Rockin’ for the Troops is set for July 19

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Operation Support Our Troops-America again will host Rockin’ for the Troops at Cantigny Park on the third Saturday in July. This year’s concert is set for Sat., July 19. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band return as the headlining act, slated to perform at 8:45PM.

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Food vendors, info booths and a stage of live entertainment and music are just a few of the fixtures at Rockin’ for the Troops, held annually in Cantigny Park.

Before Sinise takes the stage in the evening, additional performers will entertain throughout the afternoon with The Sempletons at 1:45PM and Audio Adrenaline at 3:15PM.

Opening Ceremonies begin at 5:15PM, featuring AVG JUMP.

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Opening ceremonies provide moments to pay tribute to all who sacrifice and serve to help freedom ring.

The Voices will perform at 6:15PM.

As darkness falls, the stage will brighten as solid entertainment continues with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, followed by an amazing light show at the end.

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Gary Sinise returns to 2014 Rockin’ for the Troops. / PN file photo from 2011.

Tickets are $25 each, available online and at local Jewel-Osco stores.

Think Christmas in July!  When guests arrive at the concert, OSOT-America will be collecting items for holiday packages. Thanks for contributing AA or AAA batteries, small puzzle books, new DVDs, new CDs and iTune Gift Cards for OSOT-America volunteers to bundle in gift packages to send to military men and women serving in harm’s way overseas.

Cantigny, a 500-acre beautifully landscaped public park, is located at 1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton, Wheaton is Gary Sinise’s hometown.

For information about Sinise’s dedication to military causes and other initiatives to benefit veterans, visit www.garysinisefoundation.org/.

For more details about the rain or shine concert, complete with FAQ of how to make the best of Rockin’ for the Troops, visit www.RockinForTheTroops.org.

Did you know? The annual concert is OSOT-America’s main fundraiser and funds the nonprofit organization’s comfort and care package program to aid military serving in harm’s way, as well as programs to help active duty military, veterans, and their families. In addition, proceeds support the OSOT-America Leap of Faith program and Gold Star Families.

For more information about Operation Support Our Troops-America, visit www.osotamerica.org/.

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