On Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19, 2012, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will bring the business community and area residents together to provide a day of recognition to the Marines and Sailors based on Marine Corps Base Camp Joseph H. Pendleton. Thousands of active duty military and their family members are treated to a day of free food, carnival rides and entertainment at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre. The fun begins at 11:00 a.m. and last until 4:00 p.m. The day consists of a host of activities: including a great children's fun zone with carnival rides, inflatable jumps, rock climbing wall, kid's crafts and face painting. The children's area will also have characters like Baby Shamu and the Padres Pad Squad for kids to meet and take pictures. Live entertainment will be featured at the amphitheater all day long. Local bands that performed at Operation Appreciation 2011 included: JWJ and the Cruisers, Blue Zone and The Flying Mangos. Local restaurants serving our 2011 attendees included Hunter Restaurant, Hooters and Little Caesar s Pizza.The beach will be loaded with military land and amphibious displays, including the LCAC, for people to explore and learn about. The EOD team will be on hand to demonstrate their latest equipment and answer questions. All Active Duty Military and their dependents must bring an Active Duty Military ID Card to get unlimited rides, activities, and a free lunch.This event is open to the public. Wristbands are available for purchase for children s rides at $10 per person. Entertainment and military displays are free to everyone.If you would like to volunteer at this event, please fill out a volunteer form and fax it to Kristi at the Oceanside Chamber, 760-722-8336.Volunteer Registration Form Whether you are a civilian who wants to show your gratitude and enjoy a day of fun, or a member of the military family, this is a day for you: To show your appreciation or to be appreciated!
The Chamber is pleased to partner with Military Guides USA to produce the official Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Guide.To advertise in our Event Guide, contact Kelly McClellan by email or at 858-668-3330. Event sponsors receive substantial discounts on ads in the guide.Exclusive Offer for Oceanside Chamber Members... List your business in the guide on our "Chamber Members Support Our Troops" page for only $50. Details.Thank you to the following Businesses for their Donations to the Armed Services Day Operation Appreciation Event...Hal Hays ConstructionOceanside Harbor Village MerchantsSynergy Electric
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10:00 AM SPONSOR BOOTHS OPEN Pier Amphitheater
10:00 AM MILITARY DISPLAYS OPEN Beach Area
11:00 AM OPENING CEREMONIES Pier Amphitheater
Oceanside Fire Department Honor Guard Presents Colors Bonsall West Elemetery School Choir performs
11:30 AM MEAL SERVICE BEGINS Community Center
11:45 AM Live Entertainment Pier Amphitheater
11:30 AM CHILDREN'S AREA OPEN Betty' s Lot
3:30 PM MEAL SERVICE ENDS Community Center
4:00 PM SPONSOR BOOTHS CLOSE Pier Amphitheater
4:00 PM CHILDREN'S AREA CLOSE Betty's Lot
4:30 PM LCAC LEAVES TO SEA Beach Area
GENERAL INFO Date: 5/19/2012 Time: 11am - 4pm Location: Oceanside Pier Amphitheater Driving Directions Parking Information
Cost: Free to Active Duty Military & Dependants. Open to Public.
Sponsorship This event could not occur without corporate sponsorship. If you are interested in sponsoring this event... Download a Sponsor Packet or call 760-722-1534 for more sponsorship details.
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