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Family Day LogoWhen: 10am - 5pm, Friday, June 25, 2010
Concert: 8pm - 1am
Where:  South end of the Dockyard in parking lot opposite Rainbow Gate
Admission: Free
Note: CF / DND ID is required. No dogs allowed.
 ID / security requirements


Did you have fun at last year's DND Family Days?  We did too!

This year, as Navys from around the world start sailing into the Halifax Harbour as part of the International Fleet Review Week (IFR), Canadian Forces Halifax Personnel Support Programs (PSP) is excited to host Family Appreciation Day. To make room for all the exciting events happening with IFR, we have combined all the great elements of DND Family Days into one fun filled day.

This Family Appreciation Day is organized to thank all Canadian Forces military, civilian and NPF members and their families for their support over the past year. So, mark your calendars, as this year's Family Appreciation Day will be held on 25 June, 2010. 

Family Appreciation Day will include:

  • A variety of entertainment and family activities for all ages including inflatable amusements and so much more.
  • A chance to go aboard some of the visiting ships for a tour
  • Prize draws are always a huge hit and this year the prizes will be even BIGGER and better than ever.
  • Hamburgers, hotdogs, sausages and refreshments will be available for purchase at a reasonable cost at various BBQ stands.
  • This year's evening concert will feature the Stampeders and In-Flight Safety. The concert will take place at the Molson Entertainment Tent within the Family Appreciation Day site. Tickets are now on sale at the Information Kiosk.
  • This year's concert will feature the Stampeders and In-Flight Safety the Stampeders . Tickets are on sale at the Information Kioskfor $10 each plus tax and fees. 

Visit this website as more information becomes available.
 

 ID / Security Requirements

CF members and DND employees are also reminded of the security requirements when entering the Dockyard. All personnel will require a DND ID, a military family ID (MFID) or be accompanied by a military or civilian member with an ID. All non-DND personnel entering the Dockyard accompanied by a DND member, military or civilian, will require a picture ID, with the exception of children under the age of 12.

MFID cards are available to immediate family members of military personnel at the Shearwater and Halifax MFRCs. The military member must be present to sign the card. If the member is deployed, a temporary ID can be issued, but the member’s service number is required. MFIDs are issued to family members 12 and older. For information, call the Halifax MFRC at 427-7788 or Shearwater at 720-1885.

Unfortunately dogs are not allowed during Family Days 2010.

Backpacks and similar items are discouraged, as they may be subject to search and this delays entrance to the site.


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 Family Days Schedule Minimize

 

10:00am
 - Gates open (South end of the Dockyard in the parking lot opposite Rainbow Gate)
 - Fun activities throughout Family Appreciation Day Site
 - Ship Tours of visiting ships (Enter through HMCS Scotian Gate)
 - Glow Parties Inflatable Amusements
 - Bowlin Farms Miniature Horses & Foals

12:00pm (noon)
  - Molson Entertainment Tent and Patio opens

2:00pm
  - Opening Ceremonies with Grand Prize Draws with over $30,000 worth of prizes (Molson Entertainment Tent)
** Remember you have to be there to win.

4:00pm
  - Ship tours close

6:00pm
 - Family Appreciation Day Site Closes

7:00pm
 - Doors open to concert ticket holders

8:00pm
 - Concert featuring The Stampeders and In-Flight Safety in the Molson Entertainment Tent (Limited tickets are still available: call 721-1201)

1:00am
 - Concert ends
 - Family Appreciation Day site closes

 

10:00am
 - Gates open (South end of the Dockyard in the parking lot opposite Rainbow Gate)
 - Fun activities throughout Family Appreciation Day Site
 - Ship Tours of visiting ships (Enter through HMCS Scotian Gate)
 - Glow Parties Inflatable Amusements
 - Bowlin Farms Miniature Horses & Foals

12:00pm (noon)
  - Molson Entertainment Tent and Patio opens

2:00pm
  - Opening Ceremonies with Grand Prize Draws with over $30,000 worth of prizes (Molson Entertainment Tent)
** Remember you have to be there to win.

4:00pm
  - Ship tours close

6:00pm
 - Family Appreciation Day Site Closes

7:00pm
 - Doors open to concert ticket holders

8:00pm
 - Concert featuring The Stampeders and In-Flight Safety in the Molson Entertainment Tent (Limited tickets are still available: call 721-1201)

1:00am
 - Concert ends
 - Family Appreciation Day site closes


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