2025 SCHEDULE

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Join us at the NSU Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center, 8000 N. Ocean Dr. in Dania Beach, as we celebrate the arrival of the Navy ships at Port Everglades. You'll have the best seats (bring a lawn chair) in South Florida as the ships arrive between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. FREE.

Broward County, Port Everglades, and the City of Fort Lauderdale will formally welcome the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard to South Florida at this press conference in the terminal, following the arrival of the ships. Sailors will be greeted with a "carnivale" of musicians and dancers presented by the USO. Media: Click here for more information.

The Miami Marlins welcome our heroes in uniform tonight. Navy Band Southeast will perform and the military in attendance will be honored throughout the game at loanDepot Park in Miami. If you can't attend, be sure to tune in for local television coverage..

Teams from the visiting ships will participate in community projects and visit local schools.

Group tours of the visiting Navy and Coast Guard ships for school and community groups. All group tours are now full.

Our annual golf tournament gets a flashy upgrade at Topgolf in Pompano Beach. Playing opportunities are still available, if you'd like to join in the fun.

Presented by SRT Group and Cliff Berry, Inc.

Community leaders get a firsthand look at the life of a Sailor onboard ship, including lunch in the crew mess. By invitation only.

Sponsored by McAllister Towing

A visiting flag officer or ship captain will provide the keynote address at the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale's weekly luncheon meeting. By invitation only.

Tours for individuals and families. Advance reservations required. Tickets will be available online 48 hours in advance.

Evening hours for ship tours. Advance registration required. Tickets will be available online 48 hours in advance.

Dignitaries and community leaders from across Broward County will welcome the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard to South Florida. Guests will be treated to a scrimmage at the IcePlex by the Panthers Warriors and Fort Lauderdale Police/Fire hockey teams. By invitation only.

Hosted by the City of Fort Lauderdale

By invitation only.

Hosted by the Miami Chief Petty Officers Association (CPO) and Broward County Council of the Navy League (JO)

A visiting flag officer or ship captain will provide the keynote address at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Downtown Council breakfast at the Tower Club. By invitation only.

Teams from the visiting ships will participate in community projects and visit local schools.

Group tours of the visiting Navy and Coast Guard ships for school and community groups. All group tours are now full.

Community leaders get a firsthand look at the life of a Sailor onboard ship, including lunch in the crew mess. By invitation only.

Sponsored by McAllister Towing

Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will have the opportunity to network with and learn from successful executives in the local marine and cruise industries at this luncheon at Lauderdale Yacht Club. By invitation only.

Sponsored by Total Marine Solutions

Tours for individuals and families. Advance reservations required. Tickets will be available online 48 hours in advance.

Evening hours for public ship tours. Advance reservations required.  Tickets will be available online 48 hours in advance.

CLICK HERE for FREE tickets.

Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will train with professional dancers for this dancing competition at the stunning Daer Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Celebrity judges will be weighing in and the public is invited to cheer their favorite contestants. FREE, tickets required. Cash bar.

Sponsored by the USO and Hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Daer Nightclub

Teams from the visiting ships will participate in community projects and visit local schools.

By invitation only, Local employers of National Guard and Reserves servicemembers are recognized at this annual event at Lauderdale Yacht Club.

Sponsored by Port Everglades Association and Comcast

We will welcome 500 JROTC cadets from Broward Schools for an opportunity to tour the ships, participate in demonstrations by local tech companies, and learn about technology careers in the Navy.

Presented by Moss Construction.

Community leaders get a firsthand look at the life of a Sailor onboard ship, including lunch in the crew mess. By invitation only.

Sponsored by McAllister Towing

Free public tours for individuals and families. Advance reservations required. 

Visiting Sailors and Coasties are invited to join the Las Olas Chabad in Fort Lauderdale for a traditional Shabbat dinner and fellowship

Hosted by Las Olas Chabad

Free public tours for individuals and families. Advance reservations required. 

Local dignitaries and community leaders are invited aboard ship for a reception hosted by the Admirals commanding Navy Region Southeast and Expeditionary Strike Group 2. By invitation only.

Yoga instructor Lisa Pumper from Fort Lauderdale Beach Yoga will lead a class for visiting military and local enthusiasts from the flight deck and all will experience the sun rise over Port Everglades.

Tours for individuals and families. Advance reservations required. Tickets will be available online 48 hours in advance.

Teams from each of the visiting ships will face off against teams of local first responders, veterans, and JROTC cadets in tug-of-war and other athletic competitions at the Weston YMCA.

Sponsored by SummonAI and Badger: Operation Gamify and Hosted by Weston YMCA

April is fitness month at the YMCA, and visiting military will be joining families for this fun day of games and activities at the Weston YMCA.

Hosted by Weston YMCA

Tours for individuals and families. Advance reservations required. Tickets will be available online 48 hours in advance.

.Our visiting Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will recognize the men and women who served in uniform before them during this ceremony held at Port Everglades. Tours of the ships will be available following the ceremony. Advance registration required. 

Sponsored by the Community Service Foundation of Broward County - Robert Giacin, Trustee

Evening hours for pship tours. Advance reservations required. Tickets will be available online 48 hours in advance.ublic 

We're celebrating the 250th birthday of the Navy and Marine Corps at Hollywood Arts Parks on Young Circle with a free public concert. Veterans and the public are invited to join the visiting Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen for this festive Fleet Week event.

Presented by the USO

Promote physical fitness and honor the troops at this patriotic race along scenic Hollywood Beach. Performances by the Navy Band, a color guard, and other special surprises await competitors and spectators, alike. Click here to sign up.

Tours for individuals and families. Advance reservations required. Tickets will be available online 48 hours in advance.

Religious leaders from many different denominations and faiths will lead an ecumenical service for participating military and local congregations at Port Everglades.

Join the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) for an action-packed STEM adventure. Guests can enjoy a FREE IMAX® screening of The Blue Angels, featuring breathtaking, never-before-seen footage of the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron. Included with Museum admission and free for military-affiliated personnel with valid ID. Tickets at mods.org/navystemday

Tours for individuals and families. Advance reservations required. Tickets are available online 48 hours in advance.

.A group of Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will experience the Everglades on exciting airboat rides through the sawgrass and then get up close and personal with alligators at Everglades Holiday Park.

.Visiting Sailors, Marines, and Coasties will enjoy the hospitality of the Wilton Manors community at Richardson Park with a buffet dinner, entertainment, and recreational activities.

Hosted by City of Wilton Manors, Over Easy Cafe, and Local Businesses

Evening hours for public ship tours. Advance reservations required.  Tickets will be available online 48 hours in advance.

Teams from the visiting ships will participate in community projects and visit local schools.

Group tours of the visiting Navy and Coast Guard ships for school and community groups. All tours are now full.

Local boat owners host Sailors and Coasties for an exciting day of deep sea fishing, followed by a BBQ at the marina.

Organized by NautiCom Communications

Community leaders get a firsthand look at the life of a Sailor onboard ship, including lunch in the crew mess. By invitation only.

Sponsored by McAllister Towing

Tours for individuals and families. Advance reservations required. Tickets are available online 48 hours in advance.

Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will board the Water Taxi for a tour of the local marine industry along the New River, including visits at several Marine Industry Association of South Florida members.

Hosted by the Marine Industry Association of South Florida and Water Taxi

Teams of culinary specialists from each of the visiting ships will face off in cooking challenges at Arc Broward, assisted by students from Arc's culinary program. "Iron Chef" meets "Chopped" in this kitchen battle. By invitation only.

Hosted by Arc Broward

Evening hours for public ship tours. Advance reservations required.  Tickets will be available online 48 hours in advance.

The visiting Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen are being treated to an evening of fun at Xtreme Action Park, including video games, laser tag, ropes course, trampolining, go-karting, bowling, and skating. The public is encouraged to attend.

Generously supported by Hamill Tire & Auto Service

Group tours of the visiting Navy and Coast Guard ships for school and community groups. All tours are now full.

Damage control teams from the visiting ships will compete in a series of simulations at the world-class Resolve Maritime Academy facility at Port Everglades.

Sponsored by Resolve Maritime Academy

Group tours of the visiting Navy and Coast Guard ships for school and community groups. All tours are now full.

Students and JROTC Cadets from Broward County Schools will learn about aviation careers in the Navy and Marine Corps, and see working military aircraft up close at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

Hosted by Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport with Generous Support from Böxie LLC

New American citizens will be sworn in at this ceremony onboard one of the visiting Navy ships.

Tours for individuals and families. Advance reservations required. Tickets are available online 48 hours in advance.

The South Florida business community will wish the departing Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen "fair winds and following seas" at this closing reception at LauderAle Brewery. By invitation only.

Hosted by Paradise Bank

Visiting Navy and Coast Guard ships will depart Port Everglades.