Fleet Week

How a potential government shutdown could jeopardize SF Fleet Week

We are now just one week away from a possible federal government shutdown and that could impact upcoming Fleet Week activities.

September 25, 2023 6:21pm PDT

Blue Angels cancel their Sunday air show at Fleet Week

The Blue Angels canceled their Sunday air show at San Francisco Fleet Week because of weather.

October 9, 2022 3:41pm PDT

The meaning behind SF's famed Fleet Week

What people see at Fleet Week is just the tiniest tip of a gargantuan organization we call the United States Navy, the 247-year-old military branch that's on display this week. Fleet week celebrates the purpose, the power and the people of America's Navy. But, by sheer volume, the U.S. Navy, with 480 warships and submarines ranks fourth, behind China with 777 , Russia with 603, and North Korea with 492. But where it really counts, the U.S. Navy has the most heavily armed, most technologically superior, best crewed ships on the planet. The tonnage of its active battle fleet alone is more that next 13 navies combined.

October 9, 2022 3:18pm PDT

What's it like to fly with the Blue Angels? I found out.

There I was, having a ‘how did I get here’ moment sitting in the back seat of a Blue Angels F-18 jet just past 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

October 9, 2022 12:17pm PDT

San Francisco Fleet Week's Parade of Ships enters the Bay

Fleet Week's Parade of Ships is an impressive show of military might on the San Francisco Bay. One visitor went on her father's request. He is a World War II veteran and was excited for her to be on the ship.

October 7, 2022 6:45pm PDT

First responders drill on disaster response during San Francisco's Fleet Week

For visitors Fleet Week is about fun and celebration, but for emergency workers there's also a serious side to the week-long event.

October 4, 2022 6:18pm PDT

San Francisco prepares for Fleet Week 2022

San Francisco's Fleet Week begins next week. In a matter of days, Marina Green will be transformed as the Bay Area watches five Navy ships sail into the San Francisco Bay, and planes take to the air.

September 29, 2022 5:53pm PDT

San Francisco the only city nationwide to host Fleet Week this year

The only Fleet Week nationwide this year is in San Francisco. Ship tours begin on Wednesday.

October 4, 2021 8:23pm PDT

Fleet Week is back and better in San Francisco after pandemic absence

Fleet Week is set to come roaring back into San Francisco Monday. City officials said preparations are underway for the return of the in-person event, which organizers say is the only one in the country this year.

October 1, 2021 6:09pm PDT

Scaled-back San Francisco Fleet Week begins with virtual events

The disaster response portion of the event kicks off Monday.

October 5, 2020 11:14am PDT

U.S. Navy Destroyer heads to San Francisco Bay for Fleet Week

The Zumwalt-class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor is expected to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge shortly after 9 a.m. Friday.

October 2, 2020 12:15pm PDT

U.S.S. Somerset, a tribute to passengers on Flight 93, docked at Piers 30 and 32

The U.S.S. Somerset is named after Somerset County, Pennsylvania where Flight 93 crashed during the September 11th terror attacks, killing all on board. This is one of three tribute ships dedicated to the men and women killed during the attacks. Elissa Harrington reports.

October 12, 2019 6:36pm PDT