🚢FREE!! DONUTS & USS MIDWAY ENTRY + BAND! MUST PRE-REGISTER!🍩
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❗️GET YOUR FREE TICKETS TODAY!! REGISTRATION IS LIVE 5/11/26. THEY GO FAST** ❗️
🍩 FREE! National Donut Day Celebration Aboard the USS Midway ⚓
Join us aboard the iconic USS Midway Museum for The Salvation Army’s 3rd Annual Donut Festival, celebrating National Donut Day with sweet treats, live music, and a one-of-a-kind setting on a historic aircraft carrier!
🚨 IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY
❗️PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED❗️
You must register and obtain your FREE entry ticket to participate.
✔️ Signing up on Meetup will NOT get you in
✔️ Registration is Required - no exceptions
✔️ Registration is online only – no walk-ins
✔️ You must show your FREE entry ticket
✔️ Bring your ID
✔️ Space is limited and this event fills quickly
⏰ EVENT TIMELINE - Friday, June 5, 2026
- The USS Midway is open: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Free Donut hours: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM*
- Donuts served starting at: 12:00 PM
- Last entry: Must arrive before 1:00 PM
- While supplies last.
📍 HOW IT WORKS
Upon arrival, you must:
- Show your FREE entry ticket and ID
- Receive your official ticket for 3 FREE donuts
- Get free donuts at top deck - noon start
📝 WHAT TO EXPECT:
🍩 FREE DONUTS
Enjoy up to 3 FREE donuts from a variety of local vendors on the Midway’s top deck—thanks to partner BakeMark.
🆓FREE ADMISSION
Your registration includes complimentary access to explore the USS Midway Museum. The wristbands recieved during the event act as "general admission", which allows you to tour the USS Midway Museum and its exhibits for that day.
🎶 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy live music from talented local performers while soaking in the waterfront atmosphere.
🚢 TOUR THE MIDWAY
Experience the history and scale of this legendary aircraft carrier—completely free during the event.
🍩 A SWEET TRADITION
National Donut Day dates back to World War I, when Salvation Army volunteers served donuts to boost soldiers’ morale. This event continues that tradition of generosity and community.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is available at the ACE lot adjacent to the Midway, along with metered parking on the Embarcadero.
📍 MEETING LOCATION
• Meet on the TOP DECK of the USS Midway near the donut setup area at 11am.
• There are tables and chairs nearby where we can gather.
✨This is a high-demand, limited-capacity event. If you don’t have your official registration ticket, you will not be admitted—so be sure to secure it in advance.✨
Come enjoy donuts, music, and great company aboard one of San Diego’s most unique venues!
See you there! 😊
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