Navy Week

The U.S. Navy proudly announces Navy Week’s return to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, August 4-10. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Sioux Falls Navy Week will bring 50-75 Sailors to engage directly with the community through a week-long series of performances, educational events and service projects.

This year’s Sioux Falls Navy Week holds special significance as it coincides with the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday — a historic milestone celebrating a quarter-millennium of maritime excellence, national security and global leadership.

Sioux Falls hosted two previous Navy Weeks, most recently in 2016. This year promises an impressive lineup designed to inform, educate and inspire the Sioux Falls community:

• Senior Navy Leaders: Meet and hear from senior Navy officials, including those with local ties to Sioux Falls.
• U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes: Enjoy live musical performances and masterclasses led by talented Navy musicians.
• Naval History and Heritage Command: Explore the rich connection between Sioux Falls and the Navy through interactive presentations and educational programs.
• USS Constitution: Witness demonstrations featuring the Navy’s oldest commissioned ship and its enduring legacy.
• U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command: Engage in STEM-focused sessions highlighting oceanographic and atmospheric science.
• Navy Talent Acquisition Group: Discover opportunities within the Navy through community projects, displays, and career discussions.
• Hometown Sailors: Sailors whose journeys began in Sioux Falls, S.D. prior to their naval service.
• USS South Dakota:
• Plus many more Sailors serving across the Fleet representing a wide range of naval capabilities.

Calendar of Events:

August 4
9am-3pm: Navy Reserve Command Sioux Falls at Tiny Homes Build
10am-9pm: Strike Group at the Sioux Empire Fair
10am-2pm: Navy History and Heritage Command at Sioux Falls VA Hospital

August 5
10am-9pm: Strike Group at the Sioux Empire Fair
10am-2pm: Navy History and Heritage Command at Sioux Falls VA Hospital
10am-10:30am: Ceremonial Guard Performance at Sioux Falls VA Hospital

August 6
10am-9pm: Strike Group at the Sioux Empire Fair
10am-4pm: Navy History, Navy Meteorology, Navy Medicine and USS Constitution Sailors at Discover Aviation Day at Maverick Air Center

August 7
10am-9pm: Strike Group at the Sioux Empire Fair
10am-10:05am: Navy Band Great Lakes Solo Vocalist - National Anthem at the Sioux Empire Fair opening
5pm-7pm: Navy Night at 'The Birdcage' during Sioux Falls Canaries game

August 8
10am-9pm: Strike Group at the Sioux Empire Fair
10am-10:05am: Navy Band Great Lakes Solo Vocalist - National Anthem at the Sioux Empire Fair opening
11am-12pm: Horizon Rock Band at 'Front Porch' at the Sioux Empire Fair
1pm-2pm: Navy Band Great Lakes at Great Plains Zoo
7pm-7:15pm: Navy Band Great Lakes during Sioux Empire Rodeo at the Sioux Empire Fair
8pm-9:30pm: Horizon Rock Band at Levitt at the Falls

August 9
9:30am-12:30pm: Navy at Day of Honor Ceremony at USS Battleship Memorial
10am-9pm: Strike Group at the Sioux Empire Fair
10am-10:05am: Navy Band Great Lakes Solo Vocalist - National Anthem at the Sioux Empire Fair opening
11am-12pm: Navy Band Great Lakes Jazz Combo at Falls Park Farmers Market
1:30pm-2:15pm: Navy Band Great Lakes during Sioux Empire Rodeo at the Sioux Empire Fair
3pm-4pm: Horizon Rock Band at 'Front Porch' at the Sioux Empire Fair
7pm-7:15pm: Navy Band Great Lakes during Sioux Empire Rodeo at the Sioux Empire Fair

August 10
10am-9pm: Strike Group at the Sioux Empire Fair

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