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Broward Navy Days, Inc. History

Incorporated in 1990, Broward Navy Days, Inc. (BND), was formed under the leadership of Captain Jean Fitzgerald, USN (Ret.), to host an annual Fleet Week celebration at Port Everglades.


In 2001, Broward Navy Days merged the Fleet Week celebration with the McDonald's Air & Sea Show and benefited from the professional management of the MDM Group, Ltd. & Pro-Series, Inc. for seven years. The Fleet Week Celebration was known as Fleet Week USA. In 2008, after the Air & Sea Show was discontinued, it reverted to Fleet Week Port Everglades, planned and hosted by BND. Fleet Week Port Everglades remains the signature event for BND each spring, but the organization is equally committed to actively supporting our seagoing services year-round.

The organization plans welcoming events and shore leave activities for visiting Navy and Coast Guard ships periodically throughout the year and supports the activities of the U.S. Navy Southern Command and Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale. Broward Navy Days also participates in the commissioning ceremonies of new Navy ships and Coast Guard cutters in South Florida and the change of command ceremonies for the local Navy and Coast Guard commands.


Today, more than 30 years after its founding, the Broward Navy Days organization has gained a highly respected reputation among our sea going services for being a good friend of the "White Hats."

Hon. Advisory Board

ADM John C. Harvey, Jr., USN (Ret)
ADM Kirkland H. Donald, USN (Ret)
ADM Robert J. Natter, USN (Ret)
RADM Jay Foley, USN (Ret)
RADM Mark S. Boensel, USN (Ret)
RADM James H. Black, USN (Ret)
RADM Kevin M Quinn, USN (Ret)
RADM Ann C. Phillips, USN (Ret)
RADM Michael M. Shatynski, USN (Ret)
RADM Garry White, USN (Ret)
MCPON James L. Herdt (Ret)
MCPOCG Charles "Skip" Bowen, USCG (Ret)
CMDR Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret), 

Broward Navy Days, Inc. is a 501(c)3, non-federal entity. There is no official Department of Defense or government agency endorsement. Images do not represent any endorsement, expressed or implied, by the Department of Defense or any other United States government agency.


A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state, 800-435-7385. Registration does not imply endorsement. www.FDACS.gov

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