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Fourth Annual Coast Guard Community Festival Schedule of Events

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Saturday, May 5

Training Center Cape May

1 Munro Ave., Cape May

Parking is available along Pennsylvania Avenue and at other designated locations in the City of Cape May. Look for parking attendants as you approach the Training Center on Pennsylvania Avenue. Trolleys will run a continuous loop from parking areas to the main gate.

Photo ID will be required for all adults. Bags are subject to search.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Walking Tours of Coast Guard Ships

Ship tours include steep steps and require proper footwear. No open-toed shoes or heels. Baby strollers are not allowed.

Trolley Tours of Training Center Cape May

Meet with the Crew of a Coast Guard Helicopter

Sail the Cape May Harbor

$5 per person

Proper footwear required. No open-toed shoes or heels.

Kids’ Zone

Face-painting, games, kit-building and a bounce house

Vendors and Community Groups

Food and Beer Garden

Featuring Cape May brews

ENTERTAINMENT

Enjoy music all day!

• 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Radio Neon

• 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. USO Troupe Show

LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS!

Check out special Coast Guard demonstrations and performances throughout the day. Visit the information tent at the festival entrance for times and locations.

U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Drill Team

Search and rescue demonstrations over Cape May Harbor

K-9 demonstrations

Fire Department demonstrations

Coast Guard recruits marching in formation

Sunday, May 6

Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal

1200 Lincoln Blvd., North Cape May

Free parking in the Ferry Terminal lots.

9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Coast Guard Community Brunch

Two seatings available

Enjoy a delicious breakfast with stunning views of the Delaware Bay.

Fresh fruit • Granola, berry and cereal station • Scrambled eggs with assorted toppings • Seasoned hash brown potatoes • Hickory smoked bacon, ham and sausage • Buttermilk pancakes, French toast with fresh berries and maple syrup • Assorted pastries • Chilled juices, coffee and tea

$20 for adults | $10 for children

Call Guest Services at 1-800-643-3779 to reserve your seat.

9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Classic Car Show

Enjoy classic cars and see who wins the prize. Coast Guardsmen from Training Center Cape May will be our judges.

10 a.m.

Ceremonial Events

In the festival’s final ceremonial events, Cape May County Freeholders honor Coast Guard Spouse of the Year and the Hometown Hero.

U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Drill Team Performance

10:40 a.m.

U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Band

Playing alongside LCMR High School Band

11:45 a.m.

Magic Show

With Ken the Magician

For more information, visit www.CoastGuardCommunity.org.

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