Chicago Navy Week 2012

Chicago Navy Week 2012 is one of 15 selected cities where “America’s Navy will give Chicago residents an opportunity to meet Sailors and learn about the Navy’s capabilities and relevance to national security.”

WHEN: August 13-20, 2012; Coincides with the Chicago Air and Water Show 2012

WHERE: Navy Pier and various locations around Chicago (901-874-7049; navyweek.org)

Navy Pier at night, November 2004 (Photo credit: anniekate)

English: Official seal of the United States Navy Band (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Navy show-off (Photo credit: latch.r)

Chicago Navy Week 2012 will commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and The Star Spangled Banner with U.S. Navy ship visits, and special events recognizing America’s Navy for keeping the sea free for more than 200 years.

Navy SEALS (Photo credit: Rennett Stowe)

US Navy 070704-N-8110K-009 The USS Wasp (LHD 1) color guard presents the colors while conductor Keith Lockhart leads the world renowned Boston Pops through The Star-Spangled Banner, at the opening ceremony of the annual Boston (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Navy plans to include the following elements in Chicago Navy Week 2012:

*“Blue Angels,” The Navy Flight Demonstration Team

*“Leap Frogs,” The Navy Parachute Team

Musicians from the U.S. Navy perform The Star-Spangled Banner prior to a baseball game in Boston (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Come out and see the visiting U.S. Navy Ships at Navy Pier and listen to the Navy Band musical performances.

Admirals and other senior Navy leaders will engage with local corporate, civic, government and educational leaders.

– Navy simulator and other interactive displays – Visits to area schools – Community service projects and events with local sports franchises – Visits with local veterans

Other cities hosting a Navy Week in 2012 are: Phoenix; New Orleans; Nashville, Tenn.; Spokane, Wash.; Baltimore; Boston; Sacramento, Calif.; Sioux Falls, S.D.; Milwaukee; Toledo, Ohio; Cleveland; Detroit; Buffalo, N.Y.; and Houston.

For more information about the Chicago Navy Week 2011. Contact: Lt.Cmdr. Pamela Bou at (901) 874-7049 ; E-mail: pamela.bou@navyweek.org