BRIGADE BALL TIMELINE
Be Sure to Have a BIG Lunch
Cocktail Hour: 1630-1800
Formal Dinner & Guest Speaker: 1900
Music & Dancing: 2030-2330
Dinner Menu
Passed Small Bites
MINI BEFF WELLINGTON
(braised short ribs in puff pastry)
ROASTED GARLIC CHILE PRAWNS
(with coriander dipping sauce)
LEMON GARLIC SAGE CHICKEN SKEWERS
(with Greek yogurt [gluten-friendly, nut-free])
ANTIPASTA SKEWER
(antipasto skewers with Tortellini, red and yellow cherry tomato mozzarella ball, cheese tortellini, drizzle of balsamic vignette)
Plated Dinner
BABY MIXED LETTUCE AND FRISSE
(seasonal oranges, candied pistachios, pickled shallots, dijon sherry vinaigrette [gluten-friendly and vegan])
SELECT ONE:
BRAISED SHORT RIBS
(roasted garlic mash potatoes, baby carrots and asparagus with sherry glaze)
CRISPY CHICKEN BREAST
(natural juices, roast garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, carrots)
EGGPLANT NAPOLEON
(eggplant layered with sushi rice, roasted tomato, coconut red curry, seasonal vegetables)
Desserts
Dessert, Specialty
(assorted mini sweet treats)
Dessert Shooters
(assorted dessert shooters: white chocolate mousse, raspberry)
BDE Ball Attractions
&
Event List
San Francisco Zoo
The San Francisco Zoo is a 100-acre zoo located on the West Side of San Francisco, in the southwestern corner of the city between Lake Merced and the Pacific Ocean along the Great Highway. The zoo's main entrance is to the west, on the ocean side. They offer discounted admission for military personnel.
Website: https://www.sfzoo.org/tickets-hours/
Location: Sloat Blvd &, Upper Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94132
Muir Woods National Monument
Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more
Website: https://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm
Location: Mill Valley, CA 94941
Oakland Zoo
Large zoo in Oakland with diverse animals and attractions. Offers military and veteran discount
https://ticket.oaklandzoo.org/military-and-veteran
Location: 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605
California's Great America (Santa Clara)
Description: Active and retired military personnel can receive up to $35 off single-day admission and purchase discounted tickets for up to six guests. Additionally, during Memorial Day Weekend, military members enjoy free admission with a valid ID
Website: https://www.cagreatamerica.com/military-discounts
Location: 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Faction Brewing
Local brewery in Alameda with scenic views and craft beers. Inquire for military discounts.
Website: https://www.factionbrewing.com/
Location: 2501 Monarch St, Alameda, CA 94501
Alameda Island Brewing Company
Popular Alameda brewery offering a variety of beers.
Website: https://www.alamedabrewing.co/
Location: 1716 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
Description: Historic aircraft carrier turned museum with naval and aviation exhibits. Military discount available.
Website: https://uss-hornet.org/tickets/
Location: 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Alameda Naval Air Museum
Naval aviation museum offering military discounts. Features aircraft, uniforms, and history displays.
Website: http://alamedanavalairmuseum.org/
Location: 2151 Ferry Point, Alameda, CA 94501
Lawrence Hall of Science
Family-friendly science center in Berkeley with hands-on exhibits. Free for military.
Website: https://lawrencehallofscience.org/visitors/plan-your-visit/
Location: 1 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720
Academy of Science (San Francisco)
The California Academy of Sciences is a research institute and natural history museum in San Francisco, California, that is among the largest museums of natural history in the world, housing over 46 million specimens. They offer discounted admission for military personnel.
Website: https://www.calacademy.org/
Location: 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
