Broward Navy Days, Inc. will host the 24th annual Humana Military FLEET WEEK PORT EVERGLADES, April 28 – May 5, 2014. During his recent visit to South Florida, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert confirmed that the U.S.S. New York, one of the Navy’s newest ships, constructed from steel recovered from the wreckage of the Twin Towers, will visit Port Everglades for Fleet Week. Hundreds of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate in a week of activities, demonstrations and community service projects.
Among the activities planned:
“All Hands on Deck” Welcoming Party at Seminole Hard Rock Casino
Red Cross Blood Drives
Community Relations Projects at Local Schools, Hospitals, Civic Organizations
Damage Control Olympics
Public Ship Tours with Special Days for Students, Veterans, ROTC & Sea Cadets Groups
“Galley Wars” Culinary Competition with Celebrity Judges
Salute to Veterans Sponsored by The Marrinson Group
Run with the Military 5K
The Ships Arrive April 28th between 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Fleet Week Open Public Events
Salute Our Brave Men and Women in Uniform at these public events
during Fleet Week Port Everglades 2014:
Saturday, April 26
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Project Courage 5K Ruck Run, Dania Pier
Register at CourageGames.org
Monday, April 28
8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Ship Arrivals, Port Everglades
Watch live at FTLWebcam.com
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. All Hands on Deck Welcoming Party
Seminole Paradise Shoppes Courtyard
Sponsored by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Tuesday, April 29
7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fleet Week Golf Classic, Ft. Lauderdale Country Club
To register, contact Pete Swanson, usatgsf@bellsouth.net
Wednesday, April 30
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Salute to Veterans
Independence Hall, 1639 NE 26th St., Wilton Manors
Sponsored by The Marrinson Group
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Military Appreciation Night at Marlins Stadium
Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves
Tickets available at Marlins.MLB.com
Thursday, May 1
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enlisted Person of the Year Reception
Blue Martini, Galleria Mall, Ft. Lauderdale
Sponsored by the Fort Lauderdale Navy League
Info at Facebook.com/FortLauderdaleNavyLeague
Friday, May 2
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Military Employer Recognition Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Pier 66, 2301 SE 17th St., Ft. Lauderdale
Info at BrowardNavyDaysInc.org
Saturday, May 3
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Extreme Ping Pong Tournament with Boys & Girls Clubs
2xtremepong, Dania Beach
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Galley Wars Culinary Competition
Hugh’s Culinary, Oakland Park
Tickets at FWPEVGalleyWars2014.Eventbrite.com
View complete calendar of events at: http://www.browardnavydaysinc.org/
