In June of 1935, San Diego hosted the inaugural Fleet Week celebration as part of the California Pacific International Exposition. Under command of U.S. Navy Admiral Joseph M. Reeves, Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Fleet, 114 warships and 400 military planes arrived with more than 3,000 commissioned officers and 55,000 enlisted men. Thousands of San Diegans and other exposition-goers were guests on the various ships.

Over time, community and business leaders who understood the great depth of public support for our military cultivated Fleet Week San Diego. They shared a vision to recognize the contributions made by the armed services to the many communities of the greater San Diego region.

2017 Schedule

Military Family Tailgate

When: Saturday, September 2
Time: 3:00 to 5:30 PM
Where: SDCCU Stadium

Fleet Week Kick-off Reception

When: Wednesday, October 11
Time: TBD
Where: TBD

Fleet Week Party at the Pier

 Cost: Free and Open to the Public
When: Thursday, October 12
Time: 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Where: Broadway Pier

USO Concert in the Park featuring Tim Hurley

 Cost: $10-$30
When: Friday, October 13
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park

US Navy Ship Tours / Military Displays

 Cost: Free and Open to the Public
When: October 13-15
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Broadway Pier

Qualcomm Innovation Zone

 Cost: Free and Open to the Public
When: October 13-15
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Where: Broadway Pier and Port Pavilion

MCRD Boot Camp Challenge

 Cost: $40-$45. Open to the Public
When: Saturday, October 14
Time: Registration begins at 6:30 AM
Where: MCRD San Diego

Fleet Week Sea & Air Parade

 Cost: Free and Open to the Public
When: Saturday, October 14
Time: 12:00 to 2:00 PM
Where: San Diego Bay

Fleet Week Football Classic: San Diego State vs Boise State

 Cost: $51-$181. Open to the Public
When: Saturday, October 14
Time: Kick off at 7:30 PM
Where: SDCCU Stadium

Navy Birthday Ball

 When: Saturday, October 14
Time: TBD
Where: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Fleet Week Enlisted Golf Tournament

 When: Wednesday, October 16
Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Where: Sycuan Golf Resort

Fleet Week Enlisted Recognition Luncheon

When: Tuesday, October 17
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: SeaWorld San Diego