U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Flagship Niagara, and Canadian Navy Vessels visit Toledo to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 during Navy Week, August 23 - 26, 2012.
Schedule of Navy Week Events:
Thursday, August 23rd
Tall Ship Niagara, Mobile Bay, Hurricane arrive at end of shipping channel-12 p.m.
Navy Band Concert: Promenade Park 12-1 p.m.
Toledo Harbor Light Photo Op of ships-12:50 p.m.
Niagara Gun Salute: Promenade Park 3 p.m.
De Wert Arrival Ceremony: De Wert Pier (One Maritime Plaza)-3 p.m.
Hurricane, Mobile Bay, Niagara Arrival Ceremony-3 p.m.
VDQ Arrival-5 p.m.
Evening Colors Ceremony: De Wert Pier by TMAT-8:21 p.m.
TMAT Drum Corps-4 p.m. 6 p.m. 8 p.m.
Friday, August 24th
Morning Colors Ceremony: De Wert Pier by TMAT-8 a.m.
Sailors Meet and Greet & Culinary Exchange with De Wert Sailors: TMAT Cadets 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Private Group Tours of Ships: All piers-8:45-11:45 a.m.
General Public Tours of Ships: All piers-12:00-7 p.m.
USCG Historian Talks 12:00-7 p.m.
Niagara Public Tours 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
TMAT Drum Corps-11 a.m. 5 p.m. 8 p.m.
Yacht Club Boats Sunset Parade 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Navy Band performs downtown
Evening Color Ceremony USMC Band & Sunset Retreat 8:20 p.m. at De Wert Pier
Saturday, August 25th
Morning Colors Ceremony: De Wert Pier by Navy Band and TMAT Cadets-8 a.m.
Private Group Tours of Ships: All piers-8:45-11:45 a.m.
TMAT Drum Corps-12 p.m. 5 p.m. 8 p.m.
General Public Tours of Ships: All piers-12:00-7 p.m.
USCG Historian Talks Mobile Bay 12:00-7 p.m.
Navy Goodwill Games: International Park-12-3 p.m.
USCG Helicopter and USCG Search and Rescue demo-1:00 p.m.
Tony Packo Food Eating Contest between ships crews-TBD
Evening Color Ceremony: De Wert Pier by USMC Band and TMAT Cadets-8:18 p.m.
Sunday, August 26th
Morning Colors Ceremony: De Wert Pier by USMC Band and TMAT Cadets-8 a.m.
TMAT Drum Corps 12 p.m. 5 p.m. 8 p.m.
Public Tours of Niagara: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
General Public Tours of Ships: All piers-12:00-7 p.m.
Air & Water Show: 12:00-7:00 p.m.
Naval Goodwill Games: International Park
Toledo Mud Hens vs. Louisville Bats-6:00 p.m. Veteran Appreciation Night
Evening Color Ceremony: De Wert Pier by TMAT-8:17 p.m.
Monday, August 27th
Morning Colors Ceremony by TMAT at 8 a.m. at De Wert Pier
Fleet Departs for Port of Cleveland with Official City Send Off