Last modified Wed., June 24, 2009 - 04:20 PM
Originally created Thursday, June 25, 2009

Celebrate Freedom With MWR

Come celebrate America's independence with Naval Station Mayport on June 27.

MWR Mayport will host Freedom Fest 2009 from 4-11 p.m. at Sea Otter Pavilion. The event will feature fun for all ages including carnival rides, inflatables, paintball, clowns, face painting, spray paint artists, a caricaturist and two live bands, all for free.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase, including hamburgers, hotdogs, pizza, chips, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, candy apples and ice cream, plus soda, bottled water and other beverages. In addition, the pool will be open with free admission from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and pool games starting at 1 p.m.

A spectacular fireworks show will light up the night starting at 9:30 p.m. Live entertainment from the band Little Green Men will continue until 11 p.m. The 2009 MWR Freedom Fest is sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union and Rehab Direct. For more information, call MWR customer service at 270-5228. MWR Mayport Holiday Hours Friday, July 3 (Observed Federal Holiday): Bingo: 5-10 p.m. Bogey's: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. (limited menu after 3 p.m.) Castaway's Lounge: 2 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Computer Cove: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Gymnasium: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mayport Bowling Center: 12-7 p.m. Pelican Roost: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pizza Hut: 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Planet Mayport Single Sailor Center: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Pool: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Windy Harbor Golf Club: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed MWR Facilities: Administrative/Business Office Auto Skills Center Child Development Centers/Child Development Home CPO Club Ocean Breeze Conference Center ITT & Recreation Ticket Vehicle Outdoor Adventures Recycling/Vehicle Scale/Vehicle Storage Surfside Fitness Center Youth Activities Center/Teen Center Veterinary Clinic Saturday, July 4: Bogey's: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. (limited menu after 3 p.m.) Castaway's Lounge: 2 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Computer Cove: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Gymnasium: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mayport Bowling Center: 1-8 p.m. Pelican Roost: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pizza Hut: 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Planet Mayport Single Sailor Center: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Pool: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Windy Harbor Golf Club: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed MWR Facilities: Administrative/Business Office Auto Skills Center Child Development Centers/Child Development Home CPO Club Ocean Breeze Conference Center ITT & Recreation Ticket Vehicle Outdoor Adventures Recycling/Vehicle Scale/Vehicle Storage Surfside Fitness Center Youth Activities Center/Teen Center Veterinary Clinic