“NAVY DAY IN D.C.” CELEBRATES U.S. NAVY’S BIRTHDAY
Performances, Displays, Tours, and Kids’ Activities Round Out Day of Festivities

When: Saturday, October 11
Washington Navy Yard 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
United States Navy Memorial 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Where: Washington Navy Yard 9th and M Streets, SE Washington DC (202) 433-3738 www.cnic.navy.mil/ndw

United States Navy Memorial Plaza 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC
(202) 737-2300 www.navymemorial.org

Washington Navy Yard program (ID required for entrance)
Throughout the Day:
- Kids’ activities include Moon Bounce, Face-painting, Coloring contests, Clown, Hat-making crafts with the educational staff in the Navy Museum and $2.99 kids’ specials at food vendors
- Tours of Display ship USS Barry, U.S. Navy Museum, Navy Art Museum, Cold War Museum
- Coast Guard Patrol/Rescue Boat and Patrol Riverine Command Boat maneuvers every hour
- Docent-led tours of the historic Navy Yard all day
- Thermal Sensor Platform (TSP) and LSSV (military crew cab truck)
- Coast Guard Helicopter Fly-Over
- Naval Audio-Visual Center Exhibit with Model Submarines
- Communications Sensor and Crew Cab
- Naval Historical Display
- Model Submarines
- Joint Multi-Mission Expeditionary Craft (JMEC)
- Seabees Bulldozer and Humvee
- Fire Truck & Police Cruiser
- Food vendors provided by the Chief Petty Officers’ Association

Scheduled activities and performances:
- 11:00 AM Opening Ceremonies featuring the National Anthem, a Twenty-One-Gun Salute, Birthday Cake, and the NJROTC 10th Annual Drill Meet Awards Presentation
- 11:30 AM Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team performance
- 12:00 PM Military Working Dog demonstrations
- 12.30 PM “Get the Gouge” (find out the inside info) on the Navy Displays
- 1:00 PM Naval Support Activity Washington Independent Augmentee Q&A period
- 2:00 PM Unveiling and Ribbon-Cutting of the Navy Museum’s “Sailors in the Sand” exhibit

United States Navy Memorial program
VIP Guests from DC Government and Naval District Washington
Throughout the Day:
- Kids’ activities and giveaways include Boat-Building Crafts, Battleship Challenge, Coloring, Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Caricature Artist, Lego building
- Explosive Ordinance Disposal Display and Demonstration
- Military Humvee
- Tactical Vehicle Replacement Truck (MTVR)
- Military construction equipment (Grater)
- Mini Tall Ship Spirit
- Tactical Ambulance Equipment Displayed by Corpsmen
- Great White Fleet Anniversary Display
- Maritime Strategy Booth
- USNS Comfort Hospital Ship
- Riverine Command Boat Display
- Environmental Readiness Booth
- Recruiting Trailer
- “Submarine” sandwiches provided by Subway (quantities limited)

Scheduled activities and performances:
- 10:30 AM Doug McKelway Band
- 11:15 AM Harmony Heritage Singers
- 12:00 PM U.S. Navy Band “Commodores” Jazz Ensemble
- 1:00 PM U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team performance
- 1:30 PM American Belles
- 3:00 PM Delta 88 Band

Cost: Free and open to the public

Other Info: Free parking for 700+ cars at the Navy Yard
Free shuttle bus stops at the Navy Yard, Navy Memorial, Eastern Market Metro, Navy Yard Metro
Navy Day in DC will go on, Rain or Shine
Program subject to change

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Second Annual "Navy Day in D.C." Celebration, October 2008:

Navy Day 2008

The 2008 "Navy Day in D.C." celebration brought generations of Sailors together to celebrate the Navy's 233rd birthday.

Navy Day 2008: Kids on ship

The miniature tall ship was one of several Navy craft on display for visitors to explore.

Navy Day 2008: Shipbuilding crafts for kids

Kid's activities included boat building crafts (pictured above), as well as face painting, Lego building, Battleship games, and balloon artists.

Navy Day 2008: Cutting the Navy birthday cake

U.S. Navy Memorial President Rear Adm. Rick Buchanan, USN (Ret.)(pictured left) cuts the Navy's birthday cake with assistance from fellow Sailors, as participants and performers look on.

Navy Day 2008: Trying on Navy equipment

Visitors get the chance to test out special Navy equipment on the Memorial Plaza.

Inaugural "Navy Day in D.C." Celebration, October 2007:

Navy Day in D.C. Color Guard
The color guard files in to the Quarterdeck at the Navy Memorial to begin the inaugural "Navy Day in D.C." ceremonies.

Rear Admiral Buchanan and Virginia Senator Jim Webb honor the colors.

Second Annual "Navy Day in D.C." Celebration, October 2008:

Navy Day 2008: U.S. Navy Band "Commodores" jazz ensemble

The U.S. Navy Band jazz ensemble, the "Commodores" played for audiences on the Memorial Plaza.

Navy Day 2008: Harmony Heritage singers

Other musical performances on the Memorial Plaza included the Harmony Heritage Singers.

Navy Day 2008: American Belles sing

The American Belles entertain the crowd with their dazzling voices and costumes.

Navy Day 2008: Drill team performance

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team show off their precision and skill.

Navy Day 2008:Riverine Command Boat

Visitors explore the military craft on display, including a humvee, grater, truck, and riverine command boat (pictured above).

Inaugural "Navy Day in D.C." Celebration, October 2007:

Kerwin Miller and Rear Admiral Earl Gay

Director of the D.C. Office of Veterans Affairs Kerwin Miller and Commandant of Naval District Washington Rear Admiral Earl Gay commemorate the historic event.

A Teddy Roosevelt re-enactor at Navy Day in D.C.
A Teddy Roosevelt re-enactor prepares to deliver the speech that deployed the Great White Fleet 100 years ago.

Hours of operation:
Monday - Sunday 9:30a.m.-5p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's

Metro stop:
Archives/Navy Memorial Located at:
701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20004