Naval Base Ventura County, Calif., June 16, 2011 . . . Join the U.S. Navy on Saturday and Sunday July 23-24 as they celebrate Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Seabee Days 2011 at Port Hueneme. Admission and parking are free.

The 24th Seabee Days provides the public with an opportunity to learn about the Navy’s construction engineers and have a weekend of fun. The activities include hands-on displays and demonstrations of construction and disaster recovery skills and static displays of some of the latest in construction equipment. Also included are a carnival, music, food, a classic car and motorcycle show, a karaoke contest, 10 boxing matches, a softball tournament and a craft fair.

The boxing matches on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. are free to watch. The matches feature one women’s, two youth, two local boxers and five Navy boxers. For information on the boxing matches or the softball tournament call 805-982-4392.

The Pass and Review Parade, set for Saturday at 11 a.m., features as its guest speaker Rear Adm. Christopher J. Mossey, commander of the Naval Engineering Command, Chief of Civil Engineers. The parade will feature approximately 1,0000 Seabees marching and military vehicles driven by Seabees as blanks are fired from crew served weapons. An aircraft flyover will also be held.

Begin your visit to NBVC by entering the base at either the Patterson or Victoria Avenue gates. Gates open both days at 9 a.m. The carnival at NBVC Port Hueneme is open from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 23 and Sunday July 24, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The new Seabee Museum opens Friday, July 22. Hours that day and Saturday will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 24 noon to 4 p.m. Admission to the Museum is also free.

For more information visit NBVC Seabee Days 2011 Facebook page or the website at www.seabeedays.org, or call the Seabee Days hotline at (805) 982-6000.

NBVC Port Hueneme has heightened security measures in place. All vehicles and personnel entering the base are subject to search. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to; skateboards, bicycles, pets, alcohol, and weapons. All vendors and staff must have a photo ID for access to the base. The cooperation and patience of guests is greatly appreciated.