The annual Sundown Salute celebration begins its’ annual run Friday night, June 30th, and continues through Tuesday July 4th.

The schedule includes a Battle of the Bands at 3 p.m. and a Street Party DJ Night on Friday along with the opening of the Ottaway Carnival in downtown Junction City.

Saturday will be Rock Night with the headliner with the Sundown Salute headliner “Quiet Riot” performing at 9 p.m.

There will be religious events Sunday morning and Sunday evening will be Country Music Night with shows at 6, 7:30 and 9 p.m.

The schedule for Monday, July 3rd includes performances by local and regional performers and on Tuesday, July 4th the Freedom Run, Sundown Salute parade, Veteran’s Ceremony and evening performances by both the 1st Infantry Division Rock Band and the 1st Infantry Division Band. There will also be a fireworks extravaganza on July 4th after the musical performances.