Chief Petty Officer Pride Day

Save the date - September 5, 2025

San Diego CPO Pride Day

Join the Mess!

San Diego’s premier Chief Petty Officer’s Pride Day celebrates the soon-to-be-promoted Chief Selectees.  More than 2800 Navy Chief and Chief Selectees attend this one day event to network and receive leadership lessons. The event not only serves to promote mentorship and community support, but heritage and tradition of the Navy Chief.  All proceeds from this event go towards program support and business operations for the following year. 

Objective

To provide a momentous occasion for Chief Selectees and Chief Petty Officers to network, be reunited with shipmates past, and display to the San Diego Community the camaraderie of the United States Navy Chief Petty Officer.

Important Information

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Event Details & Update

2025 Chief Petty Pride Day event is scheduled for September 5, 202 


For now (but this can change before sales begin) ... Everyone will receive the 2025 Coyote Brown CPO Pride Day shirt.  CPO Selectees will wear YOUR OWN command provided YELLOW shirt to CPO Pride Day!!!  AFTER CPO Pride Day your CPO Mess will provide you a Coyote Brown CPO Pride Day shirt to wear.


Refunds:  100% refund will be provided through August 22.  50% refund will be provided August 23 through August 30.  No refunds beginning August 31.  


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CPO Pride Day

The Navy Chief Petty Officer is the middle manager and deck plate leader that fills the gap between E6 and officers. Created in 1893, the Navy Chief is recognized as an expert in all things pertaining to job and people. The level of responsibility and accountability bestowed upon the Navy Chief, coupled with a six weeklong initiation season that sets this group of leaders apart from their peers, is celebrated once per year with this Chief Petty Officer Pride Day event. San Diego’s Chief Petty Officer Pride Day is the first such event established that has been mirrored over the years in Hawaii, Washington, and Florida. In San Diego, once per year over 2800 gather to grow in their teamwork, network, and leadership skills that will enhance their success as a Navy Chief and in turn their individual command success.

Program Lead & Questions

Your program lead for the event is Davon Copeland. If you have any questions about the program pleas check out our FAQ Section at the bottom of the page. If you sitll have questions please click on the button below and fill out the form. The program lead will get back to you as soon as possible.



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Application & Program Dates

Command Representative Meetings

- TBD



Registration Begins

- July 14, 2025


Uniform

CPO:  Cammie pants, CPO Pride Day T-Shirt, CPO Pride Day wristband, Command Ball Cap


Selectee:  Cammie pants, Yellow (preferred) Selectee T-Shirt (NEX or CPO Mess provided), CPO Pride Day wristband, Command Ball Cap


Program Date and Location

September 5.  Silver Strand State Beach.


Prices

-  $TBD which includes: 2025 CPO Pride Day shirt, commemorative challenge coin, lunch and non-alcoholic beverages, and all the services needed to pull off this event.


*** Registration will begin 12:00 PST July 14, 2025


- Reserved Parking: $40.00

*** Sales will begin 12:00 PST July 14, 2025 


- CPO Booth to sell Mess items: $375.00 (does NOT include event entry).

*** Sales will begin June 14, 2025


CPO Pride Day COMREL Competition

Community Service is integral

Enlisted Leadership Foundation continues the 20 year tradition supporting the community through volunteer opportunities.  Sign up your CPO Mess in the competition and accumulate hours towards the winner (and bragging rights).  You can even have non-CPO's and families members help out for team building as well (but only the hours from CPO's can be counted).

Email your hours for tracking here

CPO Pride Day

Committee

Committee Descriptions

If you are interested in becoming a committee member please take a look at this documentation.
Descriptions Here

Committee Applications

For those willing to serve E.L.F in this way please fill out the form by clicking the button below.

Committee Form

FAQ's

  • Where can I send my Questions?

    If your unable to find the answer to your question here on the site please send us your questions at admin@elf365.org

  • Will there be early bird pricing?

    There will be no early bird packages for sale.

  • Where and when do I pick up my registration package?

    Location for package pick and package pick updates will be posted on the Enlisted Leadership Foundation Facebook page.

  • How big is the stage for the cadence competition?

    The stage is approximately 30 feet x 60 feet

  • I am a retired CPO and want to participate. Who is my point of contact?

    All retired CPOs are welcome and encouraged to attend!  Complete the registration and select "Retired."

  • My CMC/CPO just checked in, can I purchase a package last minute?

    We may or may not have packages available at the box office the day of.  Details to follow when all packages have been picked up. 

  • I am a Navy reservist and would like to participate. Who is my point of contact?

    Please send an email to admin@elf365.org 

  • Who is my command representative?

    Command Representative should be assigned by the command who is attending CPO Pride Day.

  • If I didn't buy a package, can i still get in?

    No. There will be security checkpoints throughout the event locations. If you are not wearing a Navy Chief’s Pride Day uniform, or specific identification you will be denied access.

  • Will there be parking for buses?

    There is limited parking avaiable at Silver Strand State Beach.  If bringing a bus, please coordinate in advance and we can attempt to hold a space.  Commands can also consider renting a camping spot to park a bus.  This will be done through the state's camping registration website.

  • Will there be VIP parking this year?

    There is no VIP parking, however, limited numbers of reserved spots at $40 per space is available.

  • Where will the cadence competition be held?

    Yes!  Sign up on the website after CPO Results are published.

  • What is the cost of packages?

    Registration for 2024 is $89 per person.