"Broward Navy Days needs you to become a member - now more than ever. Due to budget constraints the U.S. Navy cannot support Fleet Week Port Everglades with ships this year. Instead, we will focus our events on recognizing the important contributions of veterans and more than 1,200 military and Defense Department personnel based right here in South Florida.

Keep in mind that Broward Navy Days maintains a year-round presence in our community and is not going away. There will be welcoming events and shore leave activities for visiting Navy and Coast Guard ships throughout the year. We will support the activities of the U.S. Southern Command and Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale. Broward Navy Days will participate 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. This year, and every year, we place special emphasis on honoring our many veterans for their service to this country. This includes our Salute To Veterans luncheon, Pearl Harbor memorial service, and the Legion of Honor Ceremony to honor World War II veterans with France's highest decoration, dating back to 1802.

Please don't forget about us. Broward Navy Days is a private, nonprofit organization. We do not receive governmental funding or financial support from a national affiliation. Our funding comes from sponsorships, special events, and tax-deductible contributions from people like you. That's why I urge you to become a member at this critical time. Memberships add up to support the biggest and best local military appreciation effort in our area.

Giving is easy. You can download a membership form and pay by check or go to Broward Navy Days Website and pay by credit card or Pay Pal. Thank you for your support of our important mission,
Mary Anne Gray President & Executive Director."

Get a specialized experience this year – become a Sponsor. Individual Sponsorship information, click here.
Corporate Sponsorship information, click here.

The 23rd annual celebration will commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812 during April 25-30, 2012. Fleet Week will feature Navy ships dock-side in Port Everglades. Nearly 2,500 men and women of the US Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Navy and Deutsche Marine (Germany) will participate. Fleet Week provides an opportunity for citizens of South Florida to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen as well as witness first-hand the latest capabilities of today’s modern navy and maritime services.  Please consider general and specific financial support for the following events planned to hub throughout South Florida.

BROWARD NAVY DAYS, INC. (BND) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit with a mission of supporting the morale, welfare, & recreation of our nation’s Navy, Coast Guard and Marines services. Fleet Week Port Everglades 2012 – presented by title sponsor Humana Military Healthcare Services – is South Florida’s occasion to honor and celebrate our Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen for their services to our country. Demonstrate your support for our active duty military and their families by supporting BND Fleet Week Port Everglades and the mission of honoring and celebrating these patriots. Join us in thanking men and women of the military through public events that entertain and recognize these heroes. Fleet Week’s magic is in the power of the partnership between our communities and the men and women who serve our nation in the naval services. These great young Americans felt a call to serve their country and are routinely sent to represent our nation, and to defend our strategic interests at great personal risk. Hours are long, pay is low, and physical hardships and family separations are part of the job. South Floridians feel a unique bond to these Sailors, Marines and Coastguardsmen, and hundreds turn out to demonstrate that support each year and to enjoy the fun and excitement of world-class special events.

E V E N T S :

• VIP Reception – Seminole Hard Rock & Casino

• “Roll Call” and EPOY Recognition – Seminole Hard Rock & Casino

• All Hands on Deck Welcoming Party – Seminole Hard Rock & Casino

• Damage Control Olympics – Resolve Marine Group

• Blood Drives – Red Cross

• Community Relations Projects – Local Schools, Hospitals, Churches, Civic Organizations, Elder Care

• Ships Tours – Special days for ROTC, Sea Cadets

• Chief Petty Officers’ Reception - Coral Ridge Yacht Club

• Junior Officers’ Party – Presented by Navy League

• 2nd Street Block Party – Sponsors Needed

• Celebrity Chef Luncheon – Presented by local restaurants,to purchase tickets

• Ship Honorary Dinners – American Legion Posts 142, 222 & 304

• Submariners Reception – Wilton Manors Kiwanis Club

• ESGR Breakfast- Presented by Kaplan University

• Galley Wars Competition – Hugh’s Culinary, The Amour Group, CSX Group click here

• Dignitary Reception – Sponsors Needed

To sponsor an Event please go to the Broward Navy Days website:

The 2012 Freedom Awards for Broward Navy Days took place on March 23 at the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club:
"Saluting those who defend our freedom and support our men and women in uniform."

The honorees were:

• William D. Baumgartner, Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventh District
• Larry Burchfield, Senior Executive, South Region, Human Military Healthcare Services
• Allan McElhiney, President, Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum
• Ron Perkins, Chaplain, Seafarers’ House

Broward Navy Days Mission Statement: to assist with the morale, welfare, & recreation needs of the crew members of our nation’s sea-going services: The Navy, Coast Guard and Marines. To raise awareness and to enlist public support for our mission throughout the year and annually organize and coordinate Fleet Week Port Everglades. Established In 1990 as a nonprofit corporation, Broward Navy Days, Inc. is a 501(c)(3).