WHAT: Monmouth Park will be hosting the first ever "Armed Forces Day"
WHERE: Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport, NJ
WHEN: June 4th, 2011 10:30 a.m. until end of last race
WHY: To Honor and Salute all the Vets and Military on “Armed Forces Day.” Sponsored by www.mprc.us
Contact: Paul M. Travers, President MPRC 732-213-8421 paulmtravers_gmail.com
In honor of those who have served in the United States Military, Monmouth Park Race Club and Monmouth Park have teamed up to offer a special day saluting members of the military on “Armed Forces Day”, June 4th, 2011 beginning at 10:30 a.m. The general public and all members of the military are encouraged to attend this special day filled with spectacular exhibits, music, a “Fly Over” and, of course, exhilarating Thoroughbred Horse racing.
The “Armed Forces Day” events are free to all Vets and Military with valid ID. For the general public there is a nominal racetrack grandstand admission fee of $3 and clubhouse admission is $5, children 12 years old and under will be admitted free. General Parking is free to all Vets and Military and $2 per vehicle for the general public.
Live Thoroughbred Racing starts at 12:50 p.m.
“Armed Forces Day” scheduled events include:
● Black Hawk Helicopter, Landing at approx. 10:30a.m. Saturday June 4th, 2011 (Rain date Sunday June 5th, 2011) Tours of the Black Hawk will be available;
● Military "Fly Over" after the 3rd Race of WWII and Vietnam Fighters;
● Honor Guards from Army, Navy, and Coast Guard;
● Displays from the Army, Navy, and Marines;
● Antique and Military vehicles;
● Info Age Science History Learning Center;
● The National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey;
● American Recreational Military Services (A.R.M.S.) ***
● Music and equipment supplied by NJs Americas Most Wanted Band as well as performances from The Chorus of the Atlantic, Shamrock & Thistle Pipe Band, Ocean Township High School Chorus, as well as several local bands on the green/bandstand.
*** A.R.M.S. is a 501 public charity founded in 2003 by a group of volunteers who began by soliciting donations to be shipped to the troops oversees. They will be accepting donations on this day. Please visit A.R.M.S. website _ www.supportarms.org to see more about what they do to support our Military and their families.
