Military Appreciation Day Coming to Paradise Coast Sports Complex

An historic event for college lacrosse is coming to Southwest Florida. A Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, February 22, 2025, where the Army Black Knights of West Point will face off against the Mercer University Bears at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples. 
This event isn’t just another lacrosse game - it’s a celebration of service, sportsmanship, and community. With West Point in the spotlight, the tournament is hosting a Military Appreciation Day that promises to be unforgettable. Picture this: Para-Commandos Parachuters delivering the game ball at midfield, an Apache helicopter flyover, a Jimi Hendrix guitar solo rendition for the National Anthem, an Interactive Military Village with 10+ Military Vehicles.  In addition, there is going to be a post-game rock concert from 2:00 to 4:00 PM featuring the Best Rock Band in SWFL, “Rock Republic”! This will be an experience unlike any other and we’d love for you to be a part of it.