The Fisherman's Wharf CBD is a sponsor of Fleet Week in San Francisco; a fun-filled week from October 1-8, 2018, where we can give thanks to the men and women who tirelessly serve our nation. The celebration includes a parade of ships along the Bay, an air show featuring the Blue Angels, free ship tours and live entertainment throughout Fisherman's Wharf and San Francisco.
Activities include (Subject to Change):
An Air Show Starring the Famous Blue Angels
Coast Guard Rescue Demonstrations
Navy Ship Tours
Live Music
A Parade of Ships Under the Golden Gate Bridge
Event Locations Include:
The best viewing areas for the Air Show include: Aquatic Park, PIER 39 and the Pier 43 Promenade.
Fleet Week Events Schedule
2018 schedule
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Veterans Art Exhibit
Academy Of Art University Galleries At The Cannery
2801 Leavenworth St.
October 2 - 21, 2018
9 AM - 6 PM (Tuesday-Sunday)
For the sixth consecutive year, the San Francisco Fleet Week Association has scheduled a Veterans Art Exhibit as part of its dynamic event offerings for San Francisco Fleet Week 2018. Under the professional guidance of the prestigious Academy of Art University, the Exhibit is staged in the gallery of the Cannery, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco.
32nd Street Brass Band from Navy Band Southwest
PIER 39, Entrance Plaza Stage
1 PM - 2 PM
Veterans Resource Fair
San Francisco War Memorial Veterans Building, Green Room
1 PM - 5 PM
A FREE resource fair to connect transitioning service members, Veterans, and Spouses with employers, higher education, and service organizations. Come support America’s greatest asset – our Veterans! More information
Wednesday, October 3, & Thursday, October 4, 2018
(Identical schedule for both days)
Veterans Art Exhibit
Academy Of Art University Galleries At The Cannery
2801 Leavenworth St.
October 2 - 21, 2018
9 AM - 6 PM (Tuesday-Sunday)
Ship Tours / Pier 30/32 & Pier 35
10 AM - 2 PM
Friday, October 5, 2018
Parade of Ships / Waterfront / 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Air Show / Fisherman's Wharf* / 12 - 4 PM (Featuring the Blue Angels at 3 PM)
1st Marine Division Band Combo from Camp Pendleton, CA / PIER 39 Entrance Plaza Stage / 12 – 1 PM
Destroyers from Navy Band Southwest / PIER 39 Entrance Plaza Stage / 4 – 6 PM
Fleet Week Festival Center / Marina Green / 10 AM - 5 PM
Veterans Art Exhibit: Academy Of Art University Galleries At The Cannery / 9 AM - 6 PM
Humanitarian Assistance Village: Marina Green / 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Ship Tours / Piers 15/17, 30/32, 35 North and South / 9 AM - 4 PM
Ship Tour / Pier 50 / 10 AM - 4 PM
Fleet Week Festival Center / Marina Green / 10 AM - 5 PM
Air Show / Fisherman's Wharf* / 12 PM - 4 PM
WJM The Band / PIER 39 Entrance Plaza Stage / 12 – 2 PM
Destroyers from Navy Band Southwest / PIER 39 Entrance Plaza Stage / 4 – 6 PM
Veterans Art Exhibit: Academy Of Art University Galleries At The Cannery / 9 AM - 6 PM
K-9 Heroes: Bark at the Park, at Duboce Park / 11 AM - 2 PM
Blue Angels Meet & Greet / PIER 39 Entrance Plaza / 6:15 PM
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Ship Tours / Piers 15/17 from 9 AM to 12 PM and 30/32 from 9 AM - 4 PM
Fleet Week Festival Center / Marina Green / 10 AM - 5 PM
Air Show / Fisherman's Wharf* / 12 PM - 4 PM
Italian Heritage Day Parade / Fisherman's Wharf & North Beach** / 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Humanitarian Assistance Village: Marina Green / 10 AM - 5 PM
Veterans Art Exhibit: Academy Of Art University Galleries At The Cannery / 9 AM - 6 PM
Monday, October 8, 2018
Ship Tours / Piers 15/17 & 30/32 / 9 AM - 4 PM
High School Band Challenge: Golden Gate Park Bandshell / 10 AM - 2 PM
Select Bay Area high school bands take the stage, competing for prize money, to support their school music programs.
More information:
*The best places for viewing the Air Show at Fisherman's Wharf are Aquatic Park, the Pier 43 Promenade, and PIER 39. The Blue Angels perform from 3 PM - 4 PM.
**The best places for viewing the Italian Heritage Day Parade at Fisherman's Wharf are on Jefferson St. between Powell St. and Leavenworth St.
For visitor and transit information during Fleet Week visit www.visitfishermanswharf.com. Please note that all events and activities are weather permitting and subject to change without notice.
Cruise the Bay during Fleet Week
Bay cruises during the Parade of Ships and the Air Show can be booked with:
Blue and Gold Fleet www.blueandgoldfleet.com
415-705-8200
Red and White Fleet www.redandwhite.com
415-673-2900
The SS Jeremiah O'Brien SSJeremiahObrien.org
The Sport Fishing Boats
visitfishermanswharf.com
As well as many of the sailing cruises at PIER 39.
Ship Tours & The Parade of Ships
For information on tour protocol while visiting U.S. Navy Vessels, please visit the Fleet Week Website. Navy vessel names have yet to be released.
Wednesday, October 3, & Thursday, October 4, 2018
Ship Tours (TBD)
10 AM - 2 PM
Location: SF Pier 30/32 & Pier 35
Friday, October 5, 2018
Parade of Ships
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The annual San Francisco Fleet Week Parade of Ships will take place on Friday, October 5, 2018, when the first US Navy ships enter the San Francisco Bay under the Golden Gate Bridge just before Noon, preceded by the SFFD Fireboat. More information.
Saturday, October 6, 2018
HCMS Vancouver
9 AM - 4 PM
Location: SF Piers 15/17
Ship Tour (TBD)
9 AM - 4 PM
Location: SF Piers 30/32
Ship Tour (TBD)
9 AM - 4 PM
Location: SF Pier 35
MV Cape Horn
9 AM - 4 PM
Location: SF Pier 50
MC CAPE HORN is assigned to the Maritime Administration’s Ready Reserve Force. When activated, MC CAPE HORN is assigned to the US Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) as one of the Maritime Administrations 31 Roll-on/Roll-off Reserve Force Ships assigned to MSC. She is assigned to the MSC Pacific Strategic Sealift Force and is berthed at Pier 50, San Francisco, CA. in ROS-5 status.
Sunday, October 7, 2018
HCMS Vancouver
9 AM - 12 PM
Location: SF Piers 15/17
Ship Tour (TBD)
9 AM - 4 PM
Location: SF Piers 30/32
Monday, October 8, 2018
HCMS Vancouver
9 AM - 4 PM
Location: SF Piers 15/17
Ship Tour (TBD)
9 AM - 4 PM
Location: SF Piers 30/32
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