The 10th annual Fleet Week San Diego, one of the largest military appreciation events in the nation, will honor military personnel and offer civilians an opportunity to learn more about those who defend our nation. The month-long festivities begin Saturday, Sept. 23.
Participants will be able to tour Navy ships, see fighter jet demonstrations and take part in military traditions.
“Fleet Week San Diego has provided hundreds of thousands of people with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with our nation’s military,” said Fleet Week Chairwoman Lisa Richards. “With San Diego County home to more Marine and Navy bases than any other city in the country, it is the ideal home for this annual tribute.”
For more information on other events during Fleet Week, call (619) 858-1545 or visit www.fleetweeksandiego.org.
EVENT INFO
Saturday, Sept. 23 “” Military Family Salute. This event will kick off the festivities with interactive children’s events and live music.
Wednesday, Sept. 27 to Friday, Sept. 29 “” SS Jeremiah O’Brien Ship Tours. The last unaltered, fully operational Liberty ship in the world will visit San Diego from its home port in San Francisco – a new event added to this year’s Fleet Week. A limited number of passengers will be able to ride the O’Brien during the Sea ‘n’ Air Parade on Sept. 30.
Saturday, Sept. 30 “” Port of San Diego Sea ‘n’ Air Parade presented by The San Diego Union-Tribune. Attendees will see aircraft carriers, guided-missile destroyers, frigates and Coast Guard vessels parade through San Diego Bay. There will also be a variety of aircraft and Navy SEAL team demonstrations.
Saturday, Oct. 7 “” Marine Corp Recruit Depot Boot Camp Challenge. Thousands of civilian and military participants will become Marine recruits for a day as they trek through a three-mile course across the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Participants will face the drill fields and MCRD’s famous obstacle course. Those wishing to compete may contact the MCRD’s Semper Fit Division at (619) 524-6058 or (619) 524-0548.
Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 1; Saturday, Oct. 7; and Sunday, Oct. 8 “” Navy Ship Tours. Civilians may tour Navy ships at San Diego’s Navy Pier for one of Fleet Week’s most popular events.
Friday, Oct. 13 to Sunday, Oct. 15 “” Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show. Vintage biplanes and the latest in aviation technology will entertain attendees from the sky and on the ground in this award-winning air show. A special twilight show Saturday evening will feature music by the San Diego Symphony and a fireworks show.
