Salute to Navy 250

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

Dewey Field Naval Station Newport, RI 02841 | Newport

Naval Station Newport MWR
Publisher/HostNaval Station Newport MWR
Salute to Navy 250 2 pm - Dewey Field gates open for authorized ID holders (Military/DoD)

Naval War College Museum (will be open during event)

New England Area Food Trucks
- BemBom
- Ben & Jerry’s
- Berry Sweet
- Binge BBQ
- Del's Lemonade
- FYR Grill
- Hometown Poke
- Ja Patty
- Newport Chowder
- Saugy’s Hot Dogs
- Sweet B’s Donuts
- Tacofied
- The Stoveaway

Kid’s Area:
Carnival Games
Bouncies
Rock Wall
Dunk Tank
Toe Jam Puppet Band 3 pm & 4:15 pm
3:30 pm
Felix Brown Band
5:30 pm
Swamp Dogs
4 pm
Gate 1 opens for general public, pedestrian traffic only
7 pm
Navy Band Northeast

~9:15 pm
Fireworks

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs & blankets! Coolers, outside food or drinks, pets, glass bottles, banners or signs of any type, firearms and other weapons, defensive sprays (pepper spray)
or chemicals, no illegal or recreational drugs, paraphernalia, and drones are NOT permitted on base. Strollers and small bags such as diaper bags, small backpacks or handbags are permitted; however, they will be subject to search. Guests should be prepared to present a picture ID upon entry to the base.
Gate 1 at Training Station Road will be closed to all vehicle traffic beginning at 3:30 p.m. to prepare for public pedestrian traffic and entry to the installation. When Gate 1 closes, all vehicle traffic will be prevented from entering Training Station Road at the intersection of Third Street as a safety precaution for the large volume of foot traffic headed to the installation. The public will be accessing the installation through a pedestrian walkway and entry alongside the Coasters Harbor Island Marina at Training Station Road. Guest & handicap parking will be permitted at the Navy Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) New England compound located on Third Street. Vehicles can enter NMRTC Gate 7 located there beginning at 3:30 pm. Guests will then walk to the installation through NMRTC Gate 10 at Training Station Road to enter the event. Shuttles will be available to transport handicapped individuals from NMRTC to the Training Station Road entry control point. Guests will enter a security inspection and check point area before gaining access to the installation. Guests over the age of 16 must be prepared to present a picture ID for entry to the base. Minor children without an ID card must be escorted by an adult.

Proudly Sponsored By:
SEACORP
Sonesta Select
USAA, First Command, Telemynd, & NEXCOM Hospitality Group, Scouting America Narragansett Council, Navy Federal Credit Union, Commissary, & USO.
The Department of the Navy does not endorse any company, sponsor or their products or services.

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Dewey Field Naval Station Newport, RI 02841, Newport, United States

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