The Party Crashers performed for a huge crowd at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The Party Crashers performed for a huge crowd at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

In pictures: Thunder Over Evans 2025

Thousands of people flooded the Evans Towne Center Park May 17 to celebrated Armed Forces Day with the annual Thunder Over Evans event.

The Party Crashers’ band provided the music on the night that culminated in a massive fireworks display that could be heard for miles.

Members of the Armed Forces Color Guard hold their flags during the National Anthem at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Maj. Gen. Bobby Christine addresses the crowd at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Recruits take the oath as they join military service at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Recruits take the oath as they join military service at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Event goers enjoy the sounds of the Party Crashers at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Many veterans were on hand to celebrate Armed Forces Day at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The Party Crashers perform at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
A couple dances to the sounds of the Party Crashers at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Event goers show their patriotism at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Event goers show their patriotism at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Event goers enjoy the sounds of the Party Crashers at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Event goers dance to the sounds of the Party Crashers at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
CSRA residents enjoy the sounds of the Party Crashers at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Fireworks capped the night at Thunder Over Evans at Evans Towne Center Park on May 17, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News

Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including eight in 2024 for Augusta Good News. During his career, he’s photographed for several news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard.

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