SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — All Fleet Week San Diego events planned for Broadway Pier have been canceled due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The events canceled include Student STEM Days from Nov. 5-7, Community Breakfast aboard USS Midway Museum on Nov. 5, Public Visiting from Nov. 7-9 and Veterans & Military Boat Parade on Nov. 8, the San Diego Fleet Week Foundation said in a news release Monday.
“Due to the continuing lapse in federal appropriations, the Navy will regretfully be unable to participate in Fleet Week San Diego this year,” said Navy spokesman Brian O’Rourke. “We’re disappointed, as our Sailors look forward every year to Fleet Week events, but Navy planners will begin preparing for our participation in the 2026 Fleet Week as early as January. San Diego is the quintessential Navy town, and our uniformed men and women appreciate the ongoing support and interest they receive from the local community.”
Military officials confirmed they will not be able to provide the Navy Ship, Coast Guard Cutter and Marine Corps equipment necessary to support the Fleet Week Public Outreach events scheduled for Broadway Pier.
The Fleet Week team has, however, been able to proceed, reschedule or change the venue of the following events:
- Fleet Week Football Classic on Nov. 1 at Snapdragon Stadium will proceed as scheduled.
- Military Family Day on Nov. 9 will be rescheduled to a different venue.
- Enlisted Recognition Luncheon on Nov. 21 at the San Diego Zoo will be on a new date.
The following events are pending the result of the government shutdown:
- The Veterans and Military Concert scheduled for Nov. 2 at Spreckels Organ Pavillion at Balboa Park.
- The 250th Navy & Marine Corps Birthday Celebration on Nov. 6
- The 5K Run and Family Walk scheduled for Nov. 9
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