<p>The Naval Academy Class of 2011 Midshipmen, currently plebes (or freshmen), will present formal parades on the following dates: Saturday, July 21 at 9:30 a.m.; Saturday, Aug. 11 at 9 a.m.; and Thursday, Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. The parades will take place on Worden Field on the Naval Academy grounds. The public is invited to attend without charge.</p>
<p>The parade on July 21 will mark turnover for those midshipmen responsible for Plebe Summer training. The 250 senior midshipmen who served as the first set Plebe Summer cadre will officially transfer training responsibilities to the second set cadre later in the day. Cadre members who have excelled in leadership during the first half of plebe summer will be formally recognized during the parade. </p>
<p>The parade on Aug. 11 occurs during Plebe Parents Weekend, when plebes and parents see each other for the first time since Induction Day.</p>
<p>During the Aug. 16 parade, there will be a formal presentation of the colors (flags) to the plebe company that has excelled in professional development, physical fitness, and military drill throughout summer training. </p>
<p>Visitors to the Naval Academy may enter through Gate 1 (King George St.) and Gate 3 (Maryland Ave.) and will be required to show a picture ID. Vehicles without Department of Defense decals are not permitted on the Naval Academy grounds. Handicapped visitors with proper decals are permitted through Gate 1 after a vehicle inspection. All bags are subject to search.</p>
<p>For additional information about the parades call 410-293-1520.</p>