When
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM
until 11:00 PM
until 11:00 PM
Where
About this event
Join us for the 2026 Veterans Day Naval Mess Dinner, an evening dedicated to honoring the service, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of our veterans.
Rooted in the proud traditions of the Naval Officers' Mess, this distinguished black-tie event brings together veterans, first responders, and members of the community for an unforgettable evening of ceremony, camaraderie, and gratitude. Through time-honored military traditions, fellowship, and remembrance, we celebrate those who have served.
For $75.00 per ticket, your evening includes:
Cocktails
A chef-prepared three-course silver service dinner
Traditional Loyal Toasts accompanied by wines and port
Time-honored Naval Mess customs and ceremonies
Distinguished guest speakers
An invocation by a chaplain
A ceremonial sunset observance
Presentation of the Navy JROTC Color Guard
Silent auction
Music and dancing
BUY YOUR TICKET. HOST A VETERAN. HONOR THEIR SERVICE.
The heart of this event is ensuring that every veteran who wishes to attend can do so free of charge. When you purchase your dinner ticket, we ask you to consider purchasing an additional ticket for a veteran. Your sponsorship will directly provide a complimentary evening for a veteran, our honored guests. If each paid attendee hosts just one veteran, together we can ensure that every veteran who accepts our invitation is welcomed with the dignity, gratitude, and respect they have earned.
If you are a veteran wishing to attend (at no cost to you), please reach out to Wayne Carney at (361) 557-5519 or Amanda Boudreaux at (361) 633-1158 to receive your ticket.
ADDITIONAL DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Event and silent auction sponsorships or donations are ways to help make this not-for-profit annual celebration possible. All donors play an essential role in ensuring veterans can attend at no cost while helping establish this event as one of the region's premier Veterans Day traditions.
ATTIRE:
This is a Black Tie event, and the formal dress code will be observed:
Civilian Guests: Black Tie / Formal Evening Attire
Military Personnel: Mess Dress (Mess Kit) or equivalent formal military attire
First Responders: Class A Dress Uniform
We appreciate your participation in maintaining the dignity, tradition, and spirit of this special evening.
For any sponsorship or event questions or comments, contact Wayne Carney at (361) 557-5519 or Amanda Boudreaux at (361) 633-1158.
Rooted in the proud traditions of the Naval Officers' Mess, this distinguished black-tie event brings together veterans, first responders, and members of the community for an unforgettable evening of ceremony, camaraderie, and gratitude. Through time-honored military traditions, fellowship, and remembrance, we celebrate those who have served.
For $75.00 per ticket, your evening includes:
Cocktails
A chef-prepared three-course silver service dinner
Traditional Loyal Toasts accompanied by wines and port
Time-honored Naval Mess customs and ceremonies
Distinguished guest speakers
An invocation by a chaplain
A ceremonial sunset observance
Presentation of the Navy JROTC Color Guard
Silent auction
Music and dancing
BUY YOUR TICKET. HOST A VETERAN. HONOR THEIR SERVICE.
The heart of this event is ensuring that every veteran who wishes to attend can do so free of charge. When you purchase your dinner ticket, we ask you to consider purchasing an additional ticket for a veteran. Your sponsorship will directly provide a complimentary evening for a veteran, our honored guests. If each paid attendee hosts just one veteran, together we can ensure that every veteran who accepts our invitation is welcomed with the dignity, gratitude, and respect they have earned.
If you are a veteran wishing to attend (at no cost to you), please reach out to Wayne Carney at (361) 557-5519 or Amanda Boudreaux at (361) 633-1158 to receive your ticket.
ADDITIONAL DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Event and silent auction sponsorships or donations are ways to help make this not-for-profit annual celebration possible. All donors play an essential role in ensuring veterans can attend at no cost while helping establish this event as one of the region's premier Veterans Day traditions.
ATTIRE:
This is a Black Tie event, and the formal dress code will be observed:
Civilian Guests: Black Tie / Formal Evening Attire
Military Personnel: Mess Dress (Mess Kit) or equivalent formal military attire
First Responders: Class A Dress Uniform
We appreciate your participation in maintaining the dignity, tradition, and spirit of this special evening.
For any sponsorship or event questions or comments, contact Wayne Carney at (361) 557-5519 or Amanda Boudreaux at (361) 633-1158.
Location
Parking
Event Parking in front of the Rockport Conference Center, 106 S. Austin Street and on nearby streets.
