USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) Naval Ship Commissioning Sponsored by Denison Yachting

Denison is proud to sponsor the commissioning of USS Fort Lauderdale—a 684-foot-long naval ship (LPD 28) that has arrived at Port Everglades today for a week of events leading up to her commissioning ceremony on Saturday, July 30. The invite-only event this Saturday morning–in the city for which she will be named–will mark the ship’s official start of active service in the United States Navy.

Weighing in at over 7,000 tons, the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship cost almost $2 billion to build, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Her home base will be Norfolk, Virginia, in due course.

Check out the arrival of the LPD 28 (soon USS Fort Lauderdale) at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale:

Below is a list of this week’s events in honor of the USS Fort Lauderdale:

Exhibit & Lecture by Artist Marilyn Johansen
Internationally acclaimed artist Marilyn Johansen will discuss her personal salute to heroes in uniform, both past and present, with her latest exhibition honoring the military and celebrating the commissioning of the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28).

Monday, July 25, Tuesday, July 26, and Wednesday, July 27
Port Everglades, Terminal 4

Patriotic Concert by South Florida Symphony
This free concert performed by musicians from the South Florida Symphony Orchestra will be one of the highlights of the week’s activities. The musical program will include rousing marches, toe-tapping Broadway and pop favorites, and inspiring patriotic anthems for the entire family.

Tuesday, July 26 | 6:00 – 7:15 PM
Port Everglades, Terminal 4

Lone Sailor Wreath Laying & Remembrance Ceremony

Join Capt. James Quaresimo, Fort Lauderdale officials and other distinguished guests for a solemn Wreath Laying and Remembrance Ceremony at the Lone Sailor Statue on the Riverwalk in honor of the heroes of yesterday.

Thursday, July 28 | 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Riverwalk at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Ave. in downtown Fort Lauderdale near the Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Virtual Ship Tour & Lecture/Q&A with the Crew

Take a virtual ship tour of the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28). Thanks to the latest high-definition video technology, Capt. James Quaresimo and the crew will welcome you aboard. You then will be guided through the Navy’s newest amphibious transport dock on two LED jumbotron screens. A live Q&A session with members of the crew will follow the virtual tour.

Thursday, July 28 and Friday, July 29 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Port Everglades, Terminal 4

For a number of these events, tours aboard the ship will not be available, although the ship will be easily visible from the terminal.