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Gate 2 Street to host international celebrations, volunteers needed

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  • By 18th Wing Public Affairs
Gate 2 Street will play host to two international celebrations outside Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 26-27, 2011.

The Okinawa International Carnival will be held Nov. 26 starting at 1 p.m. with the Giant Tug-O-War beginning at 6 p.m.

Gate 2 Fest will be held Nov. 27 and festivities will be from 1-5 p.m.

Gate 2 Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the carnival Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 for Gate 2 Fest.

The Airmen Committed to Excellence are looking for 200 volunteers to help move the giant rope for the Okinawa International Carnival Giant Tug-O-War on Gate 2 Street, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m.

Volunteers will meet in front of MAYCO Optical on Gate 2 Street at 5:30 p.m. Adult participants will recieve a free commemorative t-shirt.

Those interested in volunteering should e-mail kaitlyn.kauth@kadena.af.mil or antwon.webster@kadena.af.mil to participate and be sure to include t-shirt size in the e-mail.