4th of July Celebration
Monday, July 4 • 3 - 7:30 p.m. • Berkey Field
Come out and celebrate America's birthday and enjoy carnival games, live entertainment, and great food & beverages. Fireworks show starts at 7:30 p.m.**
Carnival: Enjoy Unlimited Carnival Games & Water Events all day with the purchase of a wristband at one low price. Pre-sale of wristbands are available at Tickets & Travel Office now - June 30. Only credit cards will be accepted. Price $10 / wristband.
Food & Beverages: Variety of food such as Yokosuka Navy Burger, BBQ Pork Ribs, Roast Beef Po’ Boy and Gator Bait Strips (chicken) will be sold by MWR’s CPO Club & Club Alliance.
Vendors: Home Business Owners are invited to participate in the event.
• Register now - June 27, registration is free and open to non-food/beverage vendors only.
• Businesses must be CFAY approved.
• Businesses must provide their own equipment.
• Space for the booths will be assigned by MWR and will not exceed 12'x12'.
To register please send your contact information, a short description of your products and CFAY Legal approval to mwr_special_events@fe.navy.mil
Entertainment: Listen to the sounds of freedom while Yokosuka's very own 7th Fleet Band, along with other musical guests entertain you throughout the day. We will also have live street performers, a car show, and a harbor patrol unit demonstration. End the night with a spectacular fireworks show - the best way to wish America a Happy Birthday! For more information, visit us online or call MWR Special Events at 241-5060 | 046-896-5060.
Youth Sports Nerf Battle**
Pre-registration required now through Friday, June 24.
Starting at 4:30 p.m. • Main Softball Field
Come out and let your kids show off their skills in our annual event. For ages 5 - 13. Free event!
• 5 - 8 years old • 3 - 4:30 p.m.
• 9 - 13 years old • 5 - 6:30 p.m.
For more information, visit us online or call Youth Sports at 241-2952 | 046-896-2952.
The Cool Zone**
Getting too hot while enjoying the celebration? Then head over to our "Cool Zone" located at the mini softball field. We will have bumper boats along with three inflatable water slides. We will provide changing area so please feel free to bring a bathing suit. Towels are not provided. Bumper boats: Ages 3 & up (100lb max). Water Slides: Ages 3-10. For more information, visit us online or call MWR Special Events at 241-5060 | 046-896-5060.
Navy Exchange's 3rd Annual Dibs on my Ribs
Pre-registration required now through Wednesday, June 29 at NEX Customer Service
4:30 p.m. • Berkey Field
DECA is a partner in this event and will provide 1 slab of pork ribs to each contestant and must be picked up by no later than Friday, July 1. In case of rain, presentation and judging will be at the NEX Main Store in front of the Electronics department at 4:30 p.m. This event is open to Home Cooks / Non-professionals. Minimum of entries required with a maximum of 10 entries. Ribs are to be prepared at home and presented to judges at the event. Ribs will be judged on taste and presentation. Event rules and rib coupons will be available at the time of registration.
Independence Day Bowling**
2 - 9 p.m. • Yokosuka Bowling Center
Celebrate this special day with MWR at the Bowling Center. Bowl for just $17.76 per lane / per hour (includes rental shoes.) Limited to five sutlers per lane. For more information, visit us online or call the Bowling Center at 243-5158 | 046-816-5158.
Gazebo Rental Packages**
Reservations are required and must be made at the Purdy Gym now through Thursday, June 30.
Price is only good for the day of the event. Watch the fireworks display in style!
Price: $100 includes:
• Gazebo reservation
• 6 sandwiches
• 6 sodas and 6 bottles of water
• 6 bags of chips
• 2 lbs of coleslaw
For more information, visit us online or call MWR Special Events at 241-5060 | 046-896-5060.
**Rain date: Saturday, July 9.
All events subject to change.