Fleet Week

Often, Fleet Week is accompanied by military demonstrations and air shows such as those provided by the Blue Angels.

Most United States citizens experienced little sense of urgency about foreign developments because of isolationism and concerns with the ongoing economic Great Depression.

A major aircraft company was moving to Lindbergh Field, (today more commonly known as San Diego International Airport).

At 11 a.m. on May 29, 1935, a color guard of the U.S. Marine Corps led a parade across Cabrillo Bridge to Plaza del Pacifico, where the U.S. flag was raised to open the Exposition officially.

At 8 p.m., Roosevelt spoke by telephone and designated two selected orphans to press the buttons turning on the lights which bathed the grounds in color.

It included forty-eight battleships, cruisers and aircraft carriers, with more than 3,000 commissioned officers and 55,000 enlisted men.

The U.S. Navy men visited the Exposition and, in turn, thousands of San Diegans and other fairgoers were guests on the various ships.

For years it was common for several U.S. Navy ships to dock in San Francisco, California for a similar series of events.

[3] The Air Show also features stunt planes and parachute team and Coast Guard demonstrations.

The event is estimated to attract over one million people who watch the air show along the San Francisco Bay waterfront stretching from the Ferry Building to the Golden Gate Bridge.

FW PEV provides an annual opportunity for residents to honor and celebrate Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen for their service to their country as well as witness first-hand the latest capabilities of today's modern navy.

With the support of sponsors and assistance of hundreds of volunteers representing veterans, civic and service organizations, FW PEV offers opportunities to enjoy shore leave and participate in a wide variety of recreational, vocational and community service activities.

Popular events include: All Hands on Deck Welcoming Party, Damage Control Olympics, Community Relations Projects, Ship Tours, Celebrity Chef Luncheon, Ship Honorary Dinners, Submariners Reception, Take a Hero Fishing Tournament, Golf Tournament, Culinary Competitions, Sailor of the Year Recognition and Dignitary Reception.

Fleet Week in New York City is generally timed to coincide with the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

[9] NYC Fleet Week 1990 included the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy.

Vessels included the Coast Guard training ship Eagle,[10] NYC Fleet Week 1991 coincided with Operation Welcome Home to commemorate military personnel returning from Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Ainsworth, rescue ship Ortolan, USS Capodanno The US Coast Guard was represented by vessels Adak, Sorrel, Staten Island, Tampa, and Wire.

[13][14] NYC Fleet Week 1998 was May 20–27 and included the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy.

NYC Fleet Week 1999 included the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp.

Visiting ships were: New York City Fleet Week 2009 was May 20–26, 2009, with representatives from both the U.S. military and the Royal Canadian Navy.

Visiting ships were: Fleet Week was canceled due to federal budget cuts (sequestration).

The guided missile cruiser USS Anzio sails past the Statue of Liberty at the beginning of Fleet Week 2004 in New York City.
Fleet Week celebrations were sometimes also held overseas, as in 1908, when the Great White Fleet visited Auckland , New Zealand. [ 1 ]
Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis , San Diego Fleet Week parade.
Blue Angels performing at Fleet Week San Francisco in 2016
Blue Angels flying over the San Francisco Bay . Golden Gate Bridge bottom left, Alcatraz Island bottom right.
Marines demonstrate Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques at Times Square in 2010.
2022 NYC Fleet Week ship tours at Staten Island's Homeport Pier.