Fleet Week

Held every October during Italian Heritage Weekend, San Francisco Fleet Week has become a cornerstone of the city’s culture and economy, honoring the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard with a weekend brimming with exhilarating air shows, military displays, and public ship tours. The event dazzles with spectacular performances like the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and offers a rare opportunity for visitors to connect with service members. A standout highlight for this event is that it is the only air show in the U.S. featuring a fully choreographed routine by a commercial airliner, the United 777. With its vibrant mix of patriotism, education, and family-friendly fun, Fleet Week unites the community in celebration and support of the military, earning recognition from the U.S. Department of Defense as the model for fleet weeks nationwide. 

Each October, San Francisco Fleet Week transforms the waterfront into a vibrant celebration, honoring the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard with breathtaking air shows, one-of-a-kind military performances, and the spectacle of a commercial airliner’s choreographed routine, while captivating the city with a spirit of pride and patriotism.