Naval Air station Sigonella

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.