Happy 222nd birthday to the Coast Guard. A birthday celebration is going to be held this weekend. The Coast Guard will be hosting a special Sunset Parade in honor of the service’s 222nd birthday at Training Center Cape May Sunday at 7:37 p.m. Sunset Parades are impressive military displays of marching troops, the Coast Guard Recruit Precision Drill Team, the Coast Guard Recruit Band and a low-level helicopter flyover. All of Sunday’s activities are free and open to the public in order to celebrate the rich history and service of the Coast Guard. The gates of Training Center Cape May will open at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to use this time for security screening, parking and seating. Guests should plan on being seated by 7:30 p.m. Sunset Parades are exciting and fun for the entire family; however, children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the ceremony.
