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2025 Unity of Effort

Unity of Effort returns to Sequim on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

For over 20 years, Security Services Northwest has hosted this annual community celebration to honor and recognize first responders, law enforcement, and security personnel.

Unity of Effort is free and open to the public. The festival grounds are located in front of Security Services Northwest at 250 Center Park Way, Sequim (located off Washington Street – behind OG Coffee and Jiffy Lube).

Gates open at 10:00 am.

Parking

Free parking is available on-site.

In case the parking lot fills, free overflow parking is available across the street at Key Bank (120 N Dunlap Ave.).

Military, Law Enforcement, First Responder, and Emergency Rescue

Helicopters will take to the skies starting at 10:15 am, with subsequent flights arriving every 15 minutes until the flight line reaches capacity.

One of the highlights of the event is the police K9 demonstration. (Due to K9 dogs being at festival, please leave pets at home).

Representatives from law enforcement, first responder, and military groups will have vehicles and/or displays set up. Attendees include King County Sheriff Office, Clallam County Sheriff Office, Washington State Patrol, U.S Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, Life Flight, Airlift NW, FBI, Clallam County Fire District No. 3, and more.

Vendor and Community Booths

In addition to the aerial displays, vendor and community group booths will be on site.

Food and Drink

Food is available to purchase from VFW Post 4760, 7 Cedars, Boobadoo’s Kitchen, Southern Nibble, Paradise Cafe, and Lil Randy’s.

7 Cedars will also have a beer and wine garden available.

Children’s Activities

There will be plenty of kids activities at this family-fun event including bounce houses, face painting, and a toy find.

Live Music

Live music throughout the day includes the National Anthem sung by Pearle Peterson at noon followed by a performance by the U.S. Army rock band. Other performances include country singer Buck Ellard, Port Angeles singer Chelsea Rose, Southern rock group Scooter Brown Band from Nashville.

This year’s featured band is FireHouse, who will take the stage at 8 pm!

History of Unity of Effort

Unity of Effort was started in 2000 by Joe D’Amico, president and CEO of Security Services Northwest, Inc., to recognize how our military and first responder personnel all work to protect our way of life. “Each year, we celebrate the importance of unity in our shared efforts,” said D’Amico. “Unity of Effort is our way of showing our gratitude and respect for all those who tirelessly protect and serve our communities and nation. It is a chance for the community to come together and recognize their invaluable contributions and sacrifices.”

Join us for Unity of Effort on Saturday, August 9, at 10 am!

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2025 Unity of Effort