Greater Kitsap Chamber - Military Relations

Greater Kitsap Chamber - Military Relations The Greater Kitsap Chamber is proud to host our annual Military Appreciation Day event in March and the Armed Forces Day Festival in Bremerton in May!

🇺🇸 Want a sneak peek at all the action happening at the 79th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Festival?! 👀🎉Check out ou...
05/15/2026

🇺🇸 Want a sneak peek at all the action happening at the 79th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Festival?! 👀🎉

Check out our OFFICIAL Armed Forces Day Lookbook! 📖✨

Inside you’ll find:
🎖️ Parade participants
⭐ VIPs & special guests
🗺️ Event maps & staging info
🎶 Quincy Square entertainment
🛍️ Storefront Competition participants
🍔 Festival activities
🇺🇸 Sponsor recognition
…and SO much more!

Get excited, plan your day, and see who’s marching behind who before the big event TOMORROW! 🎺🥁🚒

🔗 View the Lookbook here:
https://canva.link/armedforcesday2026

Downtown Bremerton is ready to celebrate in a BIG way — and you won’t want to miss a moment! 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! 🇺🇸The 79th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Festival is almost here and Downtown Bremerton i...
05/15/2026

🇺🇸 TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! 🇺🇸

The 79th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Festival is almost here and Downtown Bremerton is ready to celebrate! 🎉

Get ready for a full day of patriotism, military pride, entertainment, local businesses, family fun, and community spirit as we honor:
⭐ “Our American Story: 250 Years of Patriots & Protectors” ⭐

✨ IMPORTANT REMINDERS ✨

🌧️ Rain or Shine Event
Dress weather appropriate and come prepared for an AMAZING day no matter the forecast!

🚗 Downtown Business & Employee Access
Access into the downtown parade zone will remain open until 9:30 AM.
Need a vehicle pass? Call the Bremerton Chamber Office:
📞 360-479-3579

♿ ADA Parking Available
Please follow the designated ADA Route and have your placard visible in your vehicle.

🎭 Parade Participants
Be sure to arrive during your designated staging time and follow all parade marshal instructions.

⭐ And DON’T LEAVE EARLY!
You won’t want to miss everything happening throughout the day!

🛍️ Visit participating downtown businesses and vote for your favorite patriotic storefront display in the Storefront Competition!

🎶 Then make your way to Quincy Square for:
🍔 Heroes BBQ
🎵 Live Entertainment
🎪 Family Activities
🎖️ Resource Fair
🇺🇸 Community Celebration

This is going to be one incredible day for our military community and our city — and we can’t wait to celebrate with YOU!

🇺🇸 See you tomorrow in Downtown Bremerton! 🇺🇸

🚧🇺🇸 IMPORTANT DOWNTOWN ACCESS INFORMATION 🇺🇸🚧Business Owners • Employees • VendorsAs we prepare for the 79th Annual Arme...
05/15/2026

🚧🇺🇸 IMPORTANT DOWNTOWN ACCESS INFORMATION 🇺🇸🚧

Business Owners • Employees • Vendors

As we prepare for the 79th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Festival, we want to help make your Saturday morning access into Downtown Bremerton as smooth as possible!

✅ Per City officials, businesses, employees, and approved vendors will be allowed vehicle access into the parade zone until 9:30 AM to park near their businesses or event locations.

🚗 To simplify access:
• Follow the ADA Access Route marked on the attached Parade Map
• Display your Employee/Vendor Parking Pass in your vehicle window (Available at the Bremerton Chamber Office)
• Our volunteers and barricade teams will assist you through access points prior to the 9:30 AM closure

📍Need printed parking passes?
Stop by the Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce office or give us a call at 📞 360-479-3579 and we will gladly assist you!

🛍️ We are also encouraging the thousands of parade attendees to SHOP LOCAL, visit downtown businesses, enjoy local restaurants, and support our amazing Bremerton community throughout the weekend festivities!

Thank you for your patience, partnership, and support as we celebrate:
⭐ “Our American Story: 250 Years of Patriots & Protectors” ⭐

We can’t wait to celebrate with you this Saturday in Downtown Bremerton! 🇺🇸🎉

🇺🇸🎉 Armed Forces Day Weekend is HERE, Bremerton! 🎉🇺🇸As you come downtown to celebrate the 79th Annual Armed Forces Day P...
05/14/2026

🇺🇸🎉 Armed Forces Day Weekend is HERE, Bremerton! 🎉🇺🇸

As you come downtown to celebrate the 79th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Festival, we encourage everyone to SHOP LOCAL and support the incredible small businesses that make our community so special! ❤️🤍💙

Many of our downtown businesses are joining in the celebration with:
✨ Patriotic storefront displays
✨ Special discounts & themed menu items
✨ Family-friendly activities
✨ Military appreciation specials
✨ And plenty of hometown spirit!

After the parade, stroll through Downtown Bremerton, visit our local shops, grab a bite to eat, enjoy Quincy Square activities, and vote for your favorite Store Front Competition display! 🏆🛍️

This event is about more than honoring our military — it’s about celebrating the strength of our entire community and supporting the businesses that support us year-round.

📍 Downtown Bremerton
🗓 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🎖 Parade Begins at 10:00 AM
🎶 Resource Fair, Heroes BBQ, Live Music & More!

Bring your patriotic spirit, your family, and your appetite for local fun! Let’s make this Armed Forces Day weekend unforgettable while showing love to our amazing Bremerton businesses! 🇺🇸✨

🏆🇺🇸 THE DOWNTOWN BREMERTON STOREFRONT COMPETITION STARTS SATURDAY! 🇺🇸🏆Our amazing downtown businesses are showing off th...
05/14/2026

🏆🇺🇸 THE DOWNTOWN BREMERTON STOREFRONT COMPETITION STARTS SATURDAY! 🇺🇸🏆

Our amazing downtown businesses are showing off their patriotic spirit for the 79th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Festival — and NOW it’s your turn to help choose the winner! 🎉

Starting Saturday, take a stroll through Downtown Bremerton, check out the decorated storefronts, and CAST YOUR VOTE for your favorite display! ❤️🤍💙

👏 Support local businesses
📸 Snap photos of your favorites
🛍️ Shop local while you explore
⭐ Vote for the storefront that best captures the spirit of “Our American Story: 250 Years of Patriots & Protectors”

Be sure to visit these participating Bremerton businesses:
✨ Remedy
✨ Life’s Beautiful Journey
✨ Collective Visions Gallery
✨ 12th Gate Tattoo
✨ Sheena Meza
✨ Schotzie’s Espresso

Who do YOU think will take home bragging rights this year? 👀

Drop your favorite downtown business in the comments and tag a friend to join you for a patriotic downtown adventure this weekend! 🇺🇸

05/14/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT – DOWNTOWN BREMERTON 🚧

The 79th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Festival is almost here! 🇺🇸

Please remember that portions of Downtown Bremerton will be CLOSED on Saturday, May 16 for parade activities and public safety. The attached map shows the parade route, street closures, and available access routes.

✅ IMPORTANT:
• Burwell Street and Washington Avenue will REMAIN OPEN for:
⛴️ Ferry Access
🚗 Parking Garage Access

We encourage everyone to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and come early to enjoy all of the Armed Forces Day festivities happening throughout downtown!

From the Parade to the Resource Fair, Heroes BBQ, live music, military displays, and community activities — it’s going to be an unforgettable day honoring our military community and celebrating 250 years of Patriots & Protectors! 🇺🇸✨

Thank you for your patience and support as we prepare for one of Bremerton’s favorite traditions!

We hope to see YOU on Saturday! 👏

05/14/2026

🎉 Happy Hump Day, Kitsap! 🇺🇸

We are only a FEW SHORT DAYS away from the 79th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Festival in Downtown Bremerton — and the excitement is building fast! 🎖️✨

This incredible tradition would not be possible without the AMAZING sponsors who continue to stand behind our military community year after year. Their generosity helps us honor the men and women who serve our nation while bringing thousands together in celebration of patriotism, service, and community spirit. ❤️🤍💙

👏 Let’s show some love to the businesses and organizations that make this event possible! Drop a THANK YOU in the comments and help us recognize the sponsors supporting Armed Forces Day 2026!

Who’s ready for:
🎺 Live Music
🎪 Resource Fair
🍔 Heroes BBQ
🎖️ Military Displays
🚓 Parade Entries
🇺🇸 And the LONGEST continuously running Armed Forces Day Parade on this side of the Mississippi River!

Saturday, May 16, 2026
📍 Downtown Bremerton
🕙 Parade Step-Off: 10:00 AM

Theme: “Our American Story: 250 Years of Patriots & Protectors” 🇺🇸

Tag who you’re bringing with you to this unforgettable day! 👇

Attention Parade Goers and Downtown Bremerton!The Armed Forces Day Parade is just one week away, and we are thrilled for...
05/09/2026

Attention Parade Goers and Downtown Bremerton!

The Armed Forces Day Parade is just one week away, and we are thrilled for this incredible event! 🎉

As a reminder, access to downtown will be limited on parade day (see the greyed-out area on the map), and parking for the festivities will be located on the outskirts of the parade areas. Be sure to check the map and plan accordingly!

📅 Parade Step-Off: Saturday, May 16th at 10:00 AM

We can’t wait to celebrate with you—see you on parade day!

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for this incredible event! You don't want to miss it!
05/09/2026

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for this incredible event! You don't want to miss it!

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10315 Silverdale Way NW Suite B02 (Kitsap Mall)
Silverdale, WA
98383

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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(360) 692-6800

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