What: Fleet Week Swing Dance
Events Schedule:
5 pm - Gates Open, DJ Johnny O
5:30 pm - DJ Johnny O
5:30pm - 7 pm - Dinner
6 pm - 7 pm - Stompy Jones
7:15 pm - The San Francisco Jitterbugs Lesson
8 pm - 9 pm - Stompy Jones
Where: SS Red Oak Victory
1337 Canal Blvd, Berth 6A
Richmond, California 94804
When: Saturday, October 7th, 2017 - 5 pm to 9 pm
Details: All ages. Dance to live 40's and 50's music on the decks of the 1944 SS Red Oak Victory with Stompy Jones, dance lessons with the San Francisco Jitterbugs, and more swing music from DJ Johnny O. Includes Dinner, Victory Beer & Wine, Dancing, Ship Tours and more! Re-enactors and folks in 1940's or 1950's garb especially welcome.
As an added bonus, a Vietnam Huey Helicopter, an Armored Personnel Carrier also from the Vietnam War, and a 1960's fully restored Greyhound bus will be on display next to the ship.
Your $35 advance ticket includes admission to the ship and dancing to Stompy Jones. Snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase. ($40 if purchased at the door.)
Your $65 advance ticket includes Dinner, Victory Beer & Wine, Dancing, Tours and more! ($70 if purchased at the door.)
$25 for drivers of classic (pre-1970) or military vehicles; park next to the ship and show off all the work you did to restore your classic vehicle!
How much fun is a swing dance with Stompy Jones on the Red Oak Victory? Check out our video from the Spring Swing earlier this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaTvS3qM_No
IMPROTANT NOTICE: Before the dance, the Red Oak Victory will be hosting a special event for Fleet Week: "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans". To learn more about this event visit www.bit.ly/rovnam2. By clicking on the "Find tickets" link above you may purchase a combined ticket for both events at a discounted price.