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Public Affairs Office

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***The content contained within is prepared by the NAS Sigonella public affairs office to inform personnel and families assigned to NAS Sigonella of events and information of interest to them. The information is not intended to be a substitute for other news and information programming onboard NAS Sigonella, or as a means of keeping stakeholders informed about all base news, events and services. Selection or distribution of event information associated with non-federal entities, such as associations approved to fundraise onboard NAS Sigonella, does not imply DoD or NAS Sigonella endorsement.***
Red, White & BOOM
Start Date/Time:
Friday, July 4, 2025 5:00 PM
End Date/Time:
Friday, July 4, 2025 10:00 PM
Recurring Event:
One time event
Importance:
Normal Priority
Category:
MWR
Location:
NAS 1
Description:

Location: Midtown, NAS I
Cost: Free Admission
Ages: All ages welcome
 

Red White & BOOM 2025 Event Details:

MWR Sigonella is excited to announce that we will host Red, White & BOOM on Friday, July 4 from 5 - 10 p.m. on NAS I this year! This year's festival is sponsored in part by our Gold Level Sponsors USAA, Centro Sicilia & Stylish Tattoo!

Our festival will bring all the patriotic fun including:

  • Kid's Zone Inflatables
  • Carnival Games
  • Cozy Corner Sensory Calming Area
  • Pie Eating Contest hosted by USO Sigonella
  • Splashers Pool Party (NAS I)
  • Cornhole Tournament (Midtown Plaza)
  • Face Painters and Variety Acts
  • Teen Area Field Activities
  • DJ and Live Music
  • Karaoke in Connections
  • Food Booths
  • Beer Tent
  • Wine Tasting hosted by the Navy Exchange
  • Our Grand Finale Fireworks!

No Navy endorsement is implied. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

FESTIVAL:

  • Registration: Registration is not required for those attending the festival
  • Price: Free admission (Cash only event including wristband sales, food booths/beer tent, Sigonella t-shirts etc.)
  • Time: 5 - 10 p.m.
  • Location: NAS I Midtown Courtyard
  • Open to: U.S. Military, Dependent, DoD Civilian, Contractor, NATO and Local National employees of NASSIG who have regular access to NAS I.
  • Sponsorship: This event is closed to the general public. Authorized personnel with access to NAS 1 will be able to sponsor up to (5) guests. 
  • Event Activities: The festival will feature live music, eating contest, activities, Kid’s Zone inflatables and carnival games, cornhole tournament, pool party, matinee movies, beer tent, food booths, wine tasting hosted by the Navy Exchange and of course, fireworks!
  • Kid's Zone Inflatables and Carnival Games Wristbands: Wristbands are required for inflatables, carnival games, and teen area field activities. They will be available for pre-sale at Community Recreation during regular business hours Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. starting Monday, June 23 via credit card. Wristbands are $5 (advanced sale until July 3) or $7 (day of July 4, cash only). Kids 2 years old and under are free.  Kids 0-10 years old will have access to the carnival games and Kid’s Zone inflatables.  Kids 11 years old and up will have additional access to the Teen Area Field Activities.
  • POC: For general questions and registration, patrons are directed to call Community Recreation at 624-4777. For additional info or patron issues, call Jacob Miller (Community Recreation Director) at 624-0503.
  • Shuttles: MWR will supplement the regular base shuttle with additional shuttles to and from Marinai and NAS II. The shuttle schedule will be published during the week of the event.   
  • Parking: Parking will be available throughout NAS I (except in the Midtown, ITT and CDC parking lots) for those with regular base access. 
  • Parking Lot Closures: The Midtown parking lot will close on Saturday, June 28 at 11:59 p.m. until Monday, July 7 at 5 p.m. | The ITT (Community Recreation) parking lot will close Tuesday, July 1 at 11:59 p.m. until Saturday, July 5 at 5 p.m. | The CDC parking lot will close Thursday, July 3 at 11:59 p.m. until Friday, July 4 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Pets: Pets are not permitted for this event. Please leave your furry family and friends at home.
  • Alcohol: Alcohol will be available for purchase at the beer tent and inside Connections Bar during the event. No outside alcohol permitted. 
  • Smoking: Smoking is not permitted at this event.
  • Contraband: Knives of any size (including box cutters and sharp objects), BB Guns (Air Soft), slingshots, fireworks of any kind, illegal drugs, and any other items the CO deems as contraband are not allowed. If the item presents a potential threat to the base, please do not attempt to bring it to the event.
  • *Bag Check: All patrons and guests will be subject to a bag check upon entry. Large bags will not be permitted.
  • Dress Code: There is no dress code for this event; however, festive patriotic attire is strongly encouraged.
  • Restrooms: Restrooms will be available in Midtown and Connections for patron use.
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The primary mission of the NAS Sigonella Public Affairs Office (PAO) is to provide trusted counsel to leadership; release accurate and timely internal and external information to NASSIG, U.S. and Allied forces, tenant commands, families and stakeholders; and enhance public trust and support through community relations opportunities.

We fulfill our mission by overseeing the dissemination of command information through a variety of mediums, coordinating community relations projects and managing media interest. We operate the base Facebook and Instagram social media pages, and release a weekly All Hands Messages email, which is distributed to all tenant commands and ombudsmen on Thursdays.

The community relations (COMREL) program at NASSIG is one of the most active in the European region and plays a key role in maintaining close ties with NASSIG’s host nation and its citizens. COMREL events typically include volunteer cleanup and language opportunities, and command involvement in local festivals, ceremonies and cultural events.
 

CONTACT US

Public Affairs Office
DSN: 314-624-5440
Comm: 011-39-095-86-5440
pao-mailbox@us.navy.mil

Community Relations Specialist
Dr. Alberto Lunetta
DSN: 314-624-6530
Comm: 011-39-095-86-6530

Public Affairs Officer
Lt. j.g. Vianni Paquian
DSN: 314-624-5229
Comm: 011-39-86-5229


Does your organization have something to put out to all personnel and would like it added to the calendar above? Send an email to pao-mailbox@us.navy.mil, subject: “ALL HANDS REQUEST,” and use the following template:
Title:
Command, Department or Organization:
Date of Event:
Time of Event:
Location:
Point of Contact Name:
Point of Contact Phone Number:
Additional Information:

SERVICE MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Do you know someone at your command who deserves a chance in the spotlight? You can nominate them as our “In the Spotlight,” and they get a story written about them and a photoshoot! Email nominations to pao-mailbox@us.navy.mil, and PAO will send the questionnaire.
 

STUDIO PHOTOS

The NAS Sigonella Public Affairs Office takes studio photos (command board/roster and full length photos) every Wednesday, from 9-11 a.m. at the photo studio, located on NAS 2, Bldg. 622, behind the safety office, west of the barracks (pink star on map below). No appointments needed, walk-in only.

Command Board/Roster Photos: 9-10:30 a.m.

Full Length Photos: 10:30-11 a.m.

 

Passport/Soggiorno/ISO Prep photos:

Passport, Soggiorno or ISO Prep photos can be taken at the public affairs main office on NAS 2, Bldg. 618, 2nd Floor, Rm. 154 (blue Star on map below).

Please call ahead to the office using the main Public Affairs Office phone line to ensure time and availability for the photos.

Official Social Media pages for NAS Sigonella:

Facebook (@NASSigonella): https://www.facebook.com/nassig.official 

Instagram (@NASSIG_Official): https://www.instagram.com/NASSIG_Official/
YouTube (@NASSIGPAO): https://www.youtube.com/@NASSIGPAO 

 
 


   

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