Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune has updated guest access procedures for the annual Independence Day Celebration aboard the installation on July 4, 2026.

The event is now open to Department of War-affiliated personnel and their escorted guests. DoW ID-card holders who are US citizens and age 18 and older, may escort their guests onto the installation without prior registration. Details below.

Beginning at 2 p.m., July 4, DoW-affiliated escorts and their guests may enter Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune through Wilson Gate, Holcomb Gate, Camp Johnson Gate, or Sneads Ferry Gate.

ESCORTED GUEST ACCESS AT A GLANCE

• US Citizens 18 years or older and with a Department of War Common Access Card, Dependent ID, or Retiree ID may each escort up to five guests
• Friends of Lejeune DBIDs personnel may escort their spouse only
• Escorts and guests must travel in the same vehicle
• Guests must enter through the Wilson, Holcomb, Camp Johnson, or Sneads Ferry gates in the same vehicle as their escort
• Guests 18 and over must present current and valid picture identification to enter the base
• Children 17 and under are not required to present identification when with an adult escort
• Vehicles will be denied entry to the installation if all adult occupants do not provide valid identification
• Advance online guest registration is not required for Escorted Access at this event
• Escorts are responsible for the conduct of their guests at all times and shall maintain visual contact with them while on base

“Our goal is to make it easier for our Marines, Sailors, families, retirees and civilian teammates to share this celebration with the people who matter most to them,” said Col. Gregory B. Pace, Commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. “By allowing eligible Department of War-affiliated personnel to escort guests directly onto the installation for this event, we’re simplifying the process, reducing delays at the gate, and helping our community spend less time waiting and more time enjoying Independence Day together. While we’ve streamlined access for this year’s celebration, installation security remains our top priority.”