07/04/2026
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Jacob Rodriguez graduated from S.H. Rider, left a mark on college football as a Butkus and Lombardi Award Winner with the Texas Tech Red Raiders, and is preparing to play his rookie season with the Miami Dolphins. Now, he's coming home to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary! Join us as the City of Wichita Falls recognizes Jacob Rodriguez at 4th in the Falls Freedom Fest 2026.
5:00 PM — Freedom Fest kicks off
5:15 PM — Brass Skulls
6:30 PM — National Anthem & Flyover
6:32 PM — SAFB Colonel and WF Mayor remarks
6:35 PM — Drill Team
7:00 PM — Local Zero
8:05 PM — Jacob Rodriguez presentation
8:15 PM — Journey of a Lifetime
9:50 PM — Drone show
10:05 PM — Fireworks
Thank you to the sponsors who make 4th in the Falls Freedom Fest possible: Sheppard Air Force Base, our Let Freedom Ring sponsor Comanche Red River Hotel Casino, our Kids Zone sponsor Whataburger, plus News Channel 6 KAUZ, Cumulus Broadcasting (1047 THE BEAR, 99.9 KLUR, Hot 103.9 KQXC Wichita Falls), Sunbelt Rentals, Pigg Towing Service, Reliant Energy, Trinity Air Conditioning, Delta T Thermal Solutions LLC, Transland, Sharp Iron Manufacturing, United Regional Health Care System, The Ford House, Century Tents and Events, What I C Photobooths and More, Ultra Productions, and The Golf Factory
