{"id":16878,"date":"2025-03-06T05:36:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T13:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitoceanside.org\/events\/operation-appreciation\/"},"modified":"2025-05-14T11:43:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T18:43:25","slug":"operation-appreciation","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/visitoceanside.org\/events\/operation-appreciation\/","title":{"rendered":"Operation Appreciation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Operation Appreciation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\">On<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Saturday<\/strong><span>,<\/span><strong> May 17<\/strong><span>,<\/span><strong> 2025 from 11 AM &#8211; 4 PM <\/strong><span>the Oceanside Chamber will bring the business community and area residents together to provide a day of recognition to all active-duty military stationed on Marine Corps Base Camp Joseph H. Pendleton and nearby military bases.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\">\u200b<\/span><span>Thousands of active duty military, their family and dependents are treated to a day of free food, live entertainment and a fun zone for kids.\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>Whether you are a civilian who wants to show your gratitude and enjoy a day of fun, or a member of the military family, this is a day for you to show your appreciation or to be appreciated!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u200b<\/span><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\">The event will be held at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\">\u200bThis event is open to the public, and food and fun zone tickets available for purchase.\u00a0The fun begins at 11 AM\u00a0and lasts until 4 PM.\u00a0The day consists of activities including a children&#8217;s fun zone with inflatable jumps, rock climbing wall, kid&#8217;s crafts and face painting.\u00a0<\/span><span>All Active Duty Military and their dependents must bring an Active Duty Military ID Card to get unlimited activities and a free lunch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\">Participating Restaurants include Buffalo Wild Wings, Pick Up Stix, Jersey Mike&#8217;s and San Luis Rey Bakery. 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