Author: Stephanie Fitch

Ceremonies and Events

STANDING CEREMONY
Ideal for Re-Enlistments, Promotions, Pinnings, Oaths
Available Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-3:00pm
Complimentary reservation and complimentary museum admission for all guests
No setup equipment will be provided and no equipment may be brought on board - no exceptions
No reception option
Maximum of 25 civilian guests should consider a seated ceremony– the option to upgrade after booking is based on availability and not guaranteed
INFORMAL SEATED CEREMONY
Ideal for Promotions, Pinnings, Oaths, informal Retirements and Memorials
Available Monday-Saturday, 9:00am, 10:00am, and 1:00pm
$300 Event Rental Monday –Thursday, $500 Event Rental Friday/Saturday
Complimentary museum admission for all guests
1 hour setup/rehearsal time, optional 1 hour reception time
Setup equipment includes: podium, 6ft table, standing colors and up to 50 guest chairs ($2.25 per additional chair)
Package enhancements ($100 each): audio & microphone, state flags, ceremonial carpet/bullets/bell
FORMAL SEATED CEREMONY
Ideal for Retirements, Memorials, Commissionings, Change of Command
Available Monday-Saturday, 9:00am, 10:00am, and 1:00pm
$700 Event Rental Monday –Thursday, $800 Event Rental Friday/Saturday
Complimentary museum admission for all guests
1 hour setup/rehearsal time, optional 1 hour reception time
Setup equipment includes: stage, VIP chairs, 2 podiums, 2 6ft tables, standing colors, ceremonial carpet/bullets/bell, audio & microphone, and up to 100 guest chairs ($2.25 per additional chair)
Package enhancements ($100 each): state flags
LARGE SEATED CEREMONY
Ideal for Change of Command, Large Group Commissionings and Graduations with 200+ guest count
Available Monday-Saturday, 9:00am, 10:00am, and 1:00pm
$900 Event Rental Monday –Thursday, $1,200 Event Rental Friday/Saturday
Complimentary museum admission for all guests
1.5 hours setup/rehearsal time, optional 1 hour reception time
Setup equipment includes: Formal seated package and additional 2 speakers
Package enhancements ($100 each): state flags
Maximum of 500 guests

Reservation Guidelines

BLACK OUT DATES/TIMES
No events can be held on Sundays
No events can be held on major holidays including holiday weekends like Memorial Day and Labor Day
Saturdays with Midway’s Overnight Education Program will only have 10:00am and 1:00pm available
No military events can be reserved in the Hangar Bay—All ceremonies must take place on the Flight Deck
Memorials booked October - April must begin at 8:00am or 9:00am, before museum hours
All military ceremonies and events larger than 500 guests must be held after museum hours and are subject to evening event rates
Any military event requesting a start time later than 1pm is subject to standard evening event rates
CEREMONY LOCATIONS ON THE FLIGHT DECK
Location on the Flight Deck is subject to availability
Bow-West is the only location on the Flight Deck for ceremonies larger than 200 guests
Standing ceremonies are conducted anywhere on the Flight Deck that is not already reserved or impeding on museum guests. The 3 locations below do not apply for standing ceremonies. Location is determined at the time of the ceremony.
Stephanie Fitch • Military Event Manager
(619) 398-8252 • sfitch@midway.org

Military Receptions
The Informal Seated ceremony and Formal Seated ceremony packages allow for up to 60 minutes of reception time, based on availability. This can be for a catered reception or simply a cake. Reception locations are limited and based on guest attendance, subject to availability.
Beverages and Catering
All day-time catering must be provided by Midway’s Cafe 41. Details available from the Military Event Manager
No outside food may be brought on board, except for a
ceremonial cake and bottled water. When providing your own cake, you are responsible for supplying tablecloth, disposable plates, napkins, forks, and a knife to cut and serve the cake. The client is responsible for thoroughly cleaning the area prior to departure.
Alcohol Options
Alcohol beverage service is only available when heavy hors d’oeuvres or meals are served. Both Hosted & Cash Bar options are available for groups over 100 guests.

Flag Service
We are proud to raise a U.S. flag for use in presentations, awards, milestone events, etc.
A Certificate of Authenticity is
provided verifying the date the flag was flown and details of
honoree.