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.

To fulfill its mission, Fleet Week San Diego honors the men and women of the military through public events and alliances that support and thank these heroes throughout the year. Events such as the Coronado Speed Festival, Enlisted Golf Tournament, Enlisted Recognition Luncheon and Miramar Air Show are sell-outs year after year, and provide a way for the San Diego community to interact with the military in otherwise restricted ways.

2016 Schedule

Overboard Concert featuring Fan Halen

When: Friday, September 2
Time: Doors open 7:00 PM
Where: House of Blues San Diego

Military Family Tailgate

When: Saturday, September 3
Time: 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Where: Qualcomm Stadium

Fleet Week Party at the Pier

Cost: Free and Open to the Public
When: Friday, September 9
Time: 4:30 to 7:30 PM
Where: B Street Pier

US Navy Ship Tours

Cost: Free and Open to the Public
When: September 10-14
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: B Street Pier

Fleet Week Sea & Air Parade

Cost: Free and Open to the Public
When: Saturday, September 10
Time: 12:00 to 2:00 PM
Where: San Diego Bay

Fleet Week Football Classic: San Diego State vs Cal

Open to the Public
When: Saturday, September 10
Time: Kick off at 7:30 PM
Where: Qualcomm Stadium

Fleet Week Enlisted Golf Tournament

When: Friday, September 9
Time: 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Where: Sycuan Golf Resort

Fleet Week Enlisted Recognition Luncheon

When: Thursday, September 15
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Where: SeaWorld San Diego

Coronado Speed Festival Car Procession

Cost: Free and Open to the Public
When: Thursday, September 15
Time: Begins at 4:30
Where: Along Orange Avenue. Ends at Rotary Park, Coronado

Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival

Cost: $25-$250. Open to the Public
When: September 17-18
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Naval Air Station North Island

2016 MCAS Miramar Air Show

Cost: Free and Open to the Public
When: September 23-25, 2016
Time: Gates Open Daily at 8:00 AM
Where: MCAS Miramar

Cabrillo Festival

Cost: Free and Open to the Public
When: Saturday, October 1
Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Naval Base Point Loma

MCRD Boot Camp Challenge

Cost: $39-$195. Open to the Public
When: Saturday, October 1, 2016
Time: Registration begins at 6:30 AM
Where: MCRD San Diego