100th Anniversary of Parade of Flight & North Island Open House!
February 12, 2011 – With Kick-Off events starting on February 5th!
A full day of family fun! Enjoy this unique opportunity to join the military celebration! One Hundred Years and hundreds of planes, cars, and more.
~ February 5, 2011 ~ Naval Aviation Film Festival ~ Festival includes a 20 minute montage with curator from the USS Midway, and a movie filmed in and around Coronado. This event is open to the public. Civilians are welcome to walk into the base via the Pass & Decal parking lot, adjacent to the Stockdale Gate, on the corner of 3rd Street and Alameda Boulevard. For additional information, please call 619.545-8042.
February 9, 2011 ~ Naval Aviation 5K Run ~ Free to all MWR patrons and active duty service members. All pre-registered paticipants will receive a t-shirt and prizes for top finishers. For additional informaiton, please call 619.767.7054
February 11, 2011 ~ Centennial of Naval Aviation Golf Tournament ~ Enjoy a picturesque coastal view while you golf! Tournament features included complimentary range balls, goodie bag, drawings and hors d’ oeuvres at the 19th Hole Restaurant. For additional information, please call 619.545.9659.
February 12, 2011 ~ Anniversary Parade of Flight and North Island Open House ~ Naval Air Station North Island welcomes all to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation’s kickoff event. Watch Navy, Marine and Coast Guard aircraft, from pre-WWI to the present Blue Angels F/A 18 jets, as they parade over San Diego Bay. Enjoy this spectacular aerial review from the NASNI show center, which offers the best vantage point. On the ground, guests are encouraged to view 75+ historic static aircraft, classic car show, Metal Mulisha motorcycle jump demonstrations and Live entertainment. Tour the Navy’s USS John C. Stennis aircraft carrier and and LHD, second only to a carrier in size and aircraft capacity.
Admission and parking are free.