Fourth of July Celebration on the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet
Published: July, 2008
Celebrate Independence Day on a ship that affected the course of history. The USS Hornet Museum in Alameda hosts its annual Independence Day party on July 4 from Noon to 9:30pm. The family event features live music on the flight deck, interactive games for all ages, and a bounce house for kids. Tours of the famous aircraft carrier will be available throughout the day. In the evening, visitors can watch panoramic views of Bay Area fireworks from the flight deck.
Throughout the day, guests are welcome to explore the many decks of the legendary aircraft carrier. Open for public tour are the flight deck, hangar bays, engine room, flight operations, captain’s bridge, sick bay, ready rooms, combat information center and torpedo shop. Exhibits include the West Coast’s largest Apollo Moon Mission display and more than a dozen aircraft ranging from WWII vintage to modern era. Visitors can get a close-up look at a TBM Avenger, an F-14 Tomcat, and a helicopter from the Apollo 13 movie. Don’t miss a chance to ride the flight simulator through a jet fighter mission!
Guests can enjoy sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay while listening to live music on the ship’s flight deck. Several local bands with provide music in a variety of styles throughout the day and The Unauthorized Rolling Stones will complete the show with a tribute to one of the all-time greatest bands.
A great selection of food, beer and wine will be available for purchase during the event.
All-day admission is $25 for adults ($22 in advance) and $12 for children ages 5-17; museum members receive free admission. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 510-521-8448 x 282 or visit www.hornetevents.com. There is ample free parking across from the pier.
