Fourth of July Freedom Fest activities postponed Published July 4, 2007 PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Due to forecasted inclement weather, Patrick AFB officials have postponed planned Fourth of July Freedom Fest activities. "Because safety is a top priority, and there is a threat of lightning, we had to postpone the activities until a later date," said Colonel Mark Bontrager, 45th Mission Support Group commander. "We are going to release a new date soon."