Operation Appreciation

On Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19, 2018, the OCEANSIDE Chamber of Commerce will bring the business community and area residents together to provide a day of recognition to all active-duty military stationed on Marine Corps Base Camp Joseph H. Pendleton and nearby military bases. Thousands of active duty military and their family members are treated to a day of free food, carnival rides and entertainment at the OCEANSIDE Pier Amphitheatre. The fun begins at 11:00 a.m. and last until 4:00 p.m. The day consists of a host of activities: including a great children's fun zone with carnival rides, inflatable jumps, rock climbing wall, kid's crafts and face painting. Live entertainment will be featured at the amphitheater all day long. The Heroes, a multi-award winning show and dance band, will entertained our guests. Participating Restaurants from the 2018 event included Buffalo Wild Wings, Pick Up Stix, Hunter Steakhouse, San Luis Rey Bakery and Domino's Pizza. All Active Duty Military and their dependents must bring an Active Duty Military ID Card to get unlimited rides, activities, and a free lunch. This event is open to the public. Tickets are available for purchase for children's rides. Entertainment and military displays are free to everyone. Whether you are a civilian who wants to show your gratitude and enjoy a day of fun, or a member of the military family, this is a day for you: Show your appreciation or to be appreciated! See the online version of the 2017 Operation Appreciation Magazine published my Military Guides, USA