The U.S. Navy is bringing Navy Week to Branson August 25 through the 31st and is bringing 60-70 sailors for a week of free concerts, STEM demos, service projects and meet-and-greets designed to connect Branson residents with their Navy.
This year’s Navy Week schedule holds special significance as it coincides with the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday — a quarter-millennium of maritime excellence, national security and global leadership — and will be highlighted by the world-famous Blue Angels flight demonstration at Branson’s Wings of Pride Airshow. The Blue Angles will also make dozens of appearances at local schools, civic clubs and businesses across Springfield and Branson.
“America is a maritime nation,” said Cmdr. Julie Holland, Navy Office of Community Outreach director. “Today, 90% of commerce travels through the seas that the Navy has protected for 250 years and we’re thrilled to bring your Navy Sailors to the Branson/Springfield area. Sailors are the reason America’s Navy is the most powerful in the world. At Navy Weeks, Americans will connect with sailors who have strong character, competence, and dedication to the mission, and who continue a 250-year tradition of decisive power from seabed to cyberspace.”
What Branson Locals Can Expect For Navy Week
Navy Week in Branson and Springfield will feature a dynamic lineup of activities designed to educate, inspire, and strengthen community ties. Dates, times, and locations will become available in the coming days from Navy Outreach. However, we do know:
- Senior Navy Leaders: Meet and hear from senior Navy officials, including those with local ties to Missouri
- 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 Missouri 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 Mid-America: Discover opportunities within the Navy through community projects, displays, and career discussions
Some specifics regarding the Navy Week in Branson that we do know about: There will be a celebration at the Branson Landing on the evening of Friday, Aug. 29. There will also be a Branson proclamation ceremony, a meeting with mayor and city council, engagements with the Branson Chamber of Commerce, a performance and band clinic at Branson High School, and a Branson veteran mixer among other activities.
The Branson Wings of Pride Air Show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31.
Since its inception in 2005, the Navy Week program has visited more than 95 markets across the United States but this year marks the first time the Branson/Springfield area will host the event.
Need a place to stay during Branson Navy Week?
Grand Oaks Hotel is the perfect place to rest following Navy Week activities. We have a hot complimentary breakfast, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness room, guest laundry, and so many more amenities. Not to mention Serta Presidential Plush mattresses to rest on! No matter who you’re traveling with, we have the right hotel rooms for you and your crew. And thanks to our convenient location, you’ll never be far away from any of the Navy Week activities or any other attractions in Branson you want to visit!
