MILITARY RETIREMENT CEREMONY GUIDELINES

To help you determine if Cabrillo National Monument is the best choice for your Department of Defense retirement ceremony, we offer the following guidelines:

•  A Special Use Permit is required and is obtained in advance.  Please contact Park Ranger Ely Edquid to request a Permit Worksheet.

•  Ceremonies with more than 20 people are allowed in the main parking lot, in the north bay area.

•  Retirement ceremonies with less than 20 people may be held in other areas of the park, with advance permission.

•  Ceremonies should start before 9:00 AM and must conclude by 10:00 AM.

•  The retiree, or his/her command, must provide and set up all chairs, tables, podium, PA system, etc.  Park personnel cannot be used for this purpose.  All equipment must be removed by 10:30 AM.

•  Receptions with cake, cookies, coffee, or other refreshments are not permitted.

•  The park entrance station opens at 9:00 AM.  If the ceremony will begin after 9:00 AM, a fee waiver must be obtained.  To obtain a fee waiver, fax your request on official letterhead to (619) 226-6311.

•  All vehicles must be parked in the main parking area.

DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION

For a downloadable application for retirement ceremony, click here.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For further information, please contact:

Laura Congdon

(619) 523-4576