Gale Fiege has the story in the Everett Herald:
EVERETT — For the first time in two years, Naval Station Everett plans to swing wide its gates for a public open house to celebrate Independence Day.
The free open house is set for 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at the base, 2000 W. Marine Drive, Everett.
Construction on the base last summer prevented the annual Fourth of July open house, Navy spokesman Richard Huling said.
Two years ago, the Navy had about 10,000 visitors for the event, but that was when one of the attractions was the USS Abraham Lincoln, which was opened up for tours.
“The Lincoln won’t be here this week, but the open house is still a rare opportunity to come on base and take a tour of some of the ships,” Huling said.
The open house this week is expected to attract about 5,000 people, Huling said.
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When will the Lincoln be back in Everett for visits?
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Marci
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