Independence Day Celebration

- July 5 -

RING IN AMERICA'S 249TH BIRTHDAY WITH A FULL DAY OF FESTIVITIES.

Lineup of Festivities

9am
Fun Run and Walk
Club entrance (1F)
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10:30am
Opening Ceremony
Club entrance (1F)
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11am
Bouncy Castle Fun and Crafts
Gymnasium (2F)
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11am
Games and Entertainment
Club entrance (1F)
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11am
Food Truck Park Opens
Club entrance (1F)
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12pm
Bowling Tournament
Bowling Center (1F)
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1pm
Magic Show
Club entrance (1F)
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2:30pm
Watermelon-Eating Contest
Club entrance (1F)
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3pm & 4:30pm
Splash-A-Round
Sky Pool (5F)
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3:30pm & 6pm
Barbecue Buffet
Winter Garden (1F)
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4:30pm
Beer Garden Opens
Club entrance (1F)
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7:30pm
Music and Light Show
Club entrance (1F)
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9pm
Independence Day After-Party
51 East (3F)
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Fun Run and Walk

Get your Fourth of July spirit soaring with a jog or stroll in the great outdoors.

Throw on your brightest red, white or blue, stretch those muscles and meet us at the Club’s main first-floor entrance for a refreshing walk or run to Shiba Park and back. Joining us this year will be Koji Murofushi, Olympic gold medalist in the hammer throw, along with his family!

Adults and children welcome (ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent).

9–10am | Free (includes one bottle of water) | Club entrance (1F)

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Opening Ceremony

The Club’s Independence Day Celebration kicks off in grand style.

Featuring music by the US Air Force Band of the Pacific’s Final Approach, the arrival of the US Air Force color guard, a flag-raising ceremony and anthems, the day begins with plenty of pomp and fanfare.

10:30–11am | Free | Club entrance (1F)

Bouncy Castle Fun and Crafts

Club kids can enjoy tons of excitement and star-spangled crafts, face-painting and balloon-making with Mr Magicio at the Gymnasium.

Children are welcome to drop by throughout the day for some spirited activity.

11am–12:30pm & 1:30–4pm | Free | Gymnasium (2F)

Bowling Tournament

Nothing says America like bowling, so why not compete for prizes and Club bragging rights in this Independence Day competition?

Families will play as a team (maximum four players per family, at least one junior required) to compete in a scotch games format, aiming to achieve the highest total score out of two games.

But only one family can be crowned winners.

12–2:30pm | Free | Bowling Center (1F)

Games and Entertainment

The fun keeps coming with an exciting array of activities at the outdoor festival space in front of the Club.

On the main stage, groups like the Steve Gardner Band and the Memories Quartet will keep you moving, while around the festival space there will be games, a dunk tank, crafts and street performers, including clowns and stilt walkers, making for an unforgettable day for young and old.

11am–4pm | Free | Club entrance (1F)

Relaxation Corner

Escape the heat and recharge in our cool, cozy indoor seating area. Parents can kick back in massage chairs and enjoy complimentary mini-massages by The Spa—the perfect way to relax and refresh.

11am–12:30pm & 1:30–4pm | Free | Manhattan III (B2F)

Food Truck Park

Chow down on festival favorites served by a caravan of four-wheeled vendors.

With options that include tacos, pizza, burgers, shaved ice—and even fried Oreos—you’re sure to find something to satisfy every appetite.

11am–4pm | Club entrance (1F)

Food Truck Payment

All food trucks will accept cash and cashless payments.

Magic Show

Mr Magicio hits the main stage for a mesmerizing display of tricks, illusions and balloon animal craftsmanship.

Be ready for a performance that will amaze while tickling your funny bone.

1pm | Free | Club entrance (1F)

Watermelon-Eating Contest

Do you have what it takes to be a speed eater?

See how many slices of the sweet summer fruit you can devour in the Club’s ultimate challenge of feasting prowess.

There will be separate competitions for ages 6–12, 13–17 and 18 and above.

2:30pm (sign up at the Information Desk from 11am–2pm) | Free | Club entrance (1F)

Independence Day Splash-A-Round

Dive into an afternoon of aquatic thrills.

Water-confident 5- to 12-year-olds are invited to clamber, slip and slide their way over the Sky Pool’s inflatable obstacle course. Get ready for some fun!

3–4pm & 4:30–5:30pm | ¥2,200 (guests: ¥2,750) | Sky Pool (5F) | Limit: five guests per Member

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Barbecue Buffet

No celebration of America’s big day would be complete without a feast of traditional Independence Day favorites.

The lip-smacking lineup includes everything from ribs, wings and lobster tail to grilled corn on the cob, salads and a decadent array of desserts.

3:30pm & 6pm | Adults: ¥5,500 | Children: ¥2,800 | Winter Garden (1F)

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Outdoor Beer Garden

After the food trucks head off, keep the good times rolling as you enjoy cold brews outside the first-floor entrance.

4:30–8pm | Club entrance (1F)

Music and Light Show

The festivities reach their peak with a closing ceremony that features star artist Che’Nelle, who will perform renditions of the Star-Spangled Banner and Kimigayo along with one of her hit songs, all synchronized to a dazzling light show.

And you won’t want to miss the finale: a projection mapping fireworks display on the side of the Club that will wrap things up with a bang!

7:30–8:15pm | Free | Club entrance (1F)

Independence Day After-Party

Keep the July Fourth vibes going late into the evening.

After the last digital fireworks have gone off, make your way to 51 East to enjoy a lineup of delectable bites, tasty libations and jazz tunes courtesy of Andrea L. Hopkins-Borroni and her band.

9–11pm | ¥3,850; guests: ¥4,620 | Price includes one drink | 51 East (3F) | Adults only

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Event Photography: Photographs or video may be taken at this event for use in Club media.
This outdoor event is open to Members and their guests only.

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Organized by the Culture, Community & Entertainment Committee