57th Annual WNY Armed Forces Week
2017-05-07 - 2017-05-13 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sunday, May 7, noon – Armed Forces Week Opening Ceremony held at Buffalo Riverworks
Thursday, May 11, noon – Armed Forces Luncheon held at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens
Saturday, May 13, 6:00 p.m. – Armed Forces Ball held at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens
For more details, go to: http://wnyafn.com/afw/

Nickel City Opera at the Buffalo Naval Park
2017-05-26 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
“The Impresario” by Mozart on board the USS Little Rock! Enjoy an evening on board the USS LITTLE ROCK at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park with the short hilarious opera “The Impresario” about the backstage difficulties of producing an opera! Bring a date or your family. Presented in English with English dialogue. Don’t miss this special evening at one of the most picturesque venues in WNY. Finger Foods and Cash Bar.

FOR TICKETS:
www.eventbrite.com or at the door USS Little Rock-on board!
Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park One Naval Park Cove Buffalo, NY
$25 General Admission
www.nickelcityoperaco.com

Memorial Weekend Geranium Sale
2017-05-27 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States

Memorial Day Celebration Wall of Honor Ceremony
2017-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 | NY

Battle of Midway 75th Anniversary/RADM C. Wade McClusky Commemoration
2017-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States

Ace Flag - Perry's Ice Cream I Pledge Allegiance Challenge
2017-06-10 | NY

Flag Day Celebration
2017-06-14 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States

Little Rock Concert Series - Jack Civiletto
2017-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Enjoy the Little Rock Concert Series, Tuesday nights on the Fantail from 6pm–8pm.
June 20th – Jack Civiletto

Little Rock Concert Series - Robert Freight Train Parker
2017-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Enjoy the Little Rock Concert Series, Tuesday nights on the Fantail from 6pm–8pm.
June 27th – Robert Freight Train Parker

Naturalization Ceremony Aboard the USS Little Rock
2017-06-29 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States

Independence Day Wall of Honor Ceremony
2017-07-04 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Also marks the 40th anniversary of the arrival in Buffalo of USS The Sullivans

Little Rock Concert Series - Dark Horse Run
2017-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Enjoy the Little Rock Concert Series, Tuesday nights on the Fantail from 6pm–8pm.
July 11th – Dark Horse Run

40th Anniversary Celebration of the Arrival of the Ships
2017-07-15 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Event begins at 10:00 a.m.

Little Rock Concert Series - Old School B Boys
2017-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Enjoy the Little Rock Concert Series, Tuesday nights on the Fantail from 6pm–8pm.
July 18th – Old School B Boys

Little Rock Concert Series - Joyce Wilson Nixon & Tom Lorentz
2017-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Enjoy the Little Rock Concert Series, Tuesday nights on the Fantail from 6pm–8pm.
July 25th – Joyce Wilson Nixon & Tom Lorentz

Little Rock Concert Series - Wendell Rivera & Winelight
2017-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Enjoy the Little Rock Concert Series, Tuesday nights on the Fantail from 6pm–8pm.
August 1st – Wendell Rivera & Winelight

Welcome Home Troops Event
2017-08-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Welcome Home Event for All Veterans
13th year Anniversary
VA Western New York Healthcare System will host its annual welcome home event and memorial ceremony on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, held for the 13th time since 2004, will take place at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, One Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, New York.
A memorial ceremony will be held at noon with a reading of the names of local Service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country during the Post 9/11 conflict era.
Open to all Veterans and their families, activities include refreshments, a car cruise, tours of the naval ships, and activities for children. Veterans will have the opportunity to enroll in VA health care and also receive information about Veterans benefits, to include cemeteries. VA health care and benefits counselors as well as community agency representatives will be on hand with information on health, vocational, employment, educational opportunities and more.
“Our Vietnam Veteran volunteers, the Pathfinders, have led the way, partnering with VA to ensure Veterans are connected to health care and other vital services. We have grown bigger and better every year!” said Kathy Smythe, Transition Office Program Manager, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation New Dawn.
Please show a VA or Military ID card for free entry into the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park. Admission fees have been graciously donated by VA Western New York Pathfinders. For more information, please call 716-862-7344. See attached flyer below.

Little Rock Concert Series - Route Two 40 Ride
2017-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Enjoy the Little Rock Concert Series, Tuesday nights on the Fantail from 6pm–8pm.
August 8th – Route Two 40 Ride

Little Rock Concert Series - Marsha McWilson
2017-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Enjoy the Little Rock Concert Series, Tuesday nights on the Fantail from 6pm–8pm.
August 15th – Marsha McWilson

2017 Party in the Park Annual Fundraiser
2017-08-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
“Come Aboard Party! – All Hands on Deck in Support of Our Veterans”
Join us on Tuesday, Aug 22nd for this annual event benefitting the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park.
This is the party of the Summer and not to be missed!
2017 Tickets:
Pre-sale $50 single / $90 couple
@ the door $60 single / $100 couple
For Tickets: Call 716-847-1773, ext 15, Visit the Naval Park Gift Shop in the Museum, or purchase them Online (click below).

LIVE MUSIC – FOOD – DRINKS – GUIDED SHIP TOURS – GREAT OUTDOOR FUN!

To see photos and a video from previous events, check out out main Party In The Park page (click here).

Veterans Tribute Awards
2017-08-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States

Little Rock Concert Series - The Buffalo Dolls and Richie & Debbie Derwald
2017-08-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Enjoy the Little Rock Concert Series, Tuesday nights on the Fantail from 6pm–8pm.
August 29th – The Buffalo Dolls and Richie & Debbie Derwald

Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper – Water. For Life.
2017-08-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Join Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper as we celebrate “Water. For Life.”
Thursday August 31, 6:00-9:00 PM aboard the USS Little Rock
Refreshments from local breweries and light hors d’oeuvres will be available
Music provided by High Horse Band
Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at: http://bnriverkeeper.org/celebration/
*Early bird tickets are $35 and are available until August 1st.

9-11 Remembrance
2017-09-11 08:40 - 09:15 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Location: Outside near the Rotary Flag Pole (weather permitting)
Alternate inside site – Hangar Bldg.

Gold Star Mothers Marker Dedication
2017-09-24 10:00 - 10:45 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Ceremony will be held outside at the Gold Star Mothers Marker (weather permitting; otherwise, it will be held inside the Hangar Bldg.)

Veterans Day Weekend Hall of Honor Ceremony and USS Juneau/Sullivan Brothers Day
2017-11-10 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
This event marks the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the cruiser USS Juneau (CL-52) in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal and subsequent loss of all five Sullivan brothers.
This event will start at 10:00 am in the Hangar Bldg. The Wall of Honor Ceremony will be combined with the 75th Anniversary of the Sinking of the USS Juneau in which the five Sullivan brothers died.
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CSEA Veterans’ Day Celebration
2017-11-11 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Join us at the Buffalo Naval Park this Veterans Day, Saturday November 11th, and honor those who have fought to protect our freedom.
Refreshments will be served at 10:30am prior to the ceremony, which begins at 11:00am.

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Veterans Day Appreciation Party
2017-11-11 12:00 - 18:00 | NY
Join us at Flying Bison Brewing Company for a special Veterans Day Appreciation Party! Stop in between noon and 6 p.m. to enjoy live music, media personalities, food trucks from Lloyds Taco and Fat Bob’s Smokehouse, and a special Battleship© Game Tournament!
Best of all, anyone with a valid military I.D. will receive his/her first drink on the house, courtesy of Flying Bison Brewing Company!

Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony
2017-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
This year marks the 76th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
Join us at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park to honor those who have served their country.
The ceremony will take place at the Hall of Honor Building
Thursday, December 7th 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

USS Little Rock LCS-9 Breakfast & Champagne Buffet – SOLD OUT
2017-12-16 08:00 - 11:00 | NY
Join us at the Liberty Hound restaurant for the USS Little Rock LCS-9 Breakfast & Champagne Buffet.
The event will take place Saturday, December 16th, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Includes pastries, muffins, danish, fresh fruit, yogurt parfaits, bagels, veggie frittatas, bacon/egg/cheese frittatas, potato hash, beverages (coffee, hot chocolate, soda, iced tea, & champagne) and an individual membership to the Buffalo Naval Park ($45 value).
Call (716) 847-1773 ext. 10 for more information.

Tickets for the USS Little Rock LCS-9 Breakfast & Champagne Buffet are SOLD OUT.
