News Summary
The Coronado Chamber of Commerce is organizing a Military Appreciation Concert at Spreckels Park to honor local military members and their families. Scheduled for a summer evening, the event encourages community attendance and features performances by the 1st Marine Division Band and the Nashville band SixWire, alongside the presentation of military and community awards. Attendees are invited to enjoy the concert with picnic dinners while promoting a sense of community appreciation for military service.
Coronado will host a Military Appreciation Concert on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, organized by the Coronado Chamber of Commerce. This community event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at Spreckels Park starting at 5:00 PM, with the goal of honoring local military members and their families.
Community members are encouraged to attend the concert, bringing along blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic dinners to enhance their experience. For active-duty military members, limited reserved parking will be available at the Coronado Unified School District parking lots located on Sixth and Seventh Streets.
The evening’s schedule features a range of performances and ceremonies beginning at 5:00 PM with the 1st Marine Division Band presenting the National Anthem, alongside the Coronado High School NJROTC Color Guard. Following this, Chamber Board Member Mike Woiwode and Captain Loren Jacobi, Commanding Officer of Naval Base Coronado, will deliver welcome remarks. From 5:20 PM to 5:45 PM, there will be a presentation of various Military and Community Awards, including the:
– CAPT Harry T. Jenkins Memorial Award
– VADM James & Sybil Stockdale Community Service Award
– VADM Edward H. Martin Distinguished Community Service Award.
After announcements and acknowledgments of the event sponsors from 5:45 PM to 6:00 PM, the concert will continue until 7:45 PM, featuring the Nashville band SixWire along with a special surprise guest.
This concert aims to support and encourage community appreciation for military service members and their families. Cathy Brown, the Board President of Concerts in the Park, has expressed enthusiasm for this event, highlighting its importance in bringing joy and connection to the community following a challenging year.
The event marks the continuation of the Coronado Promenade Concerts Board’s longtime tradition, celebrating the 55th anniversary of Concerts in the Park this summer. The series of concerts runs every Sunday from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend at Spreckels Park, beginning at 6:00 PM, unless otherwise noted.
Sponsors supporting this meaningful event include prominent individuals and organizations within the community, such as The Auen Foundation, Arlene Inch, and the City of Coronado, helping to ensure that the concert serves as a festive and nostalgic gathering for all attendees.
Ultimately, the Military Appreciation Concert is designed not only to honor military personnel but also to foster a sense of community, encouraging connections among residents and recognizing the sacrifices made by local service members and their families.
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Additional Resources
- Coronado News: Promenade Concerts Announces 2025 Summer Lineup
- Coronado Times: Concert in the Park with Navy Band Southwest
- San Diego Magazine: Weekend Events
- Coronado Times: 2025 Concert in the Park Schedule
- San Diego Union-Tribune: Veterans Day Parades and Programs Guide
- Wikipedia: Military Appreciation
- Google Search: Coronado California
- Google Scholar: Military Appreciation Events
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Military Events
- Google News: Military Appreciation Concerts
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