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San Francisco Fleet Week: Blue Angels Soar!
8 Oct
Summary
- Fleet Week events span through Monday, featuring ship tours and concerts.
- The Parade of Ships and Blue Angels air show highlight Friday's events.
- Expect crowds and traffic, with public transport recommended for navigation.
San Francisco Fleet Week commenced this week, presenting a dynamic schedule of events concluding on Monday. Residents and visitors can enjoy complimentary ship tours and military band performances that began Wednesday. These activities are concentrated at Piers 27 and 35, with music filling various city locations.
The highlight of the week, the Parade of Ships, sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge on Friday morning. This was immediately followed by the spectacular Fleet Week air show, headlined by the renowned Blue Angels, thrilling crowds between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
The air show continues throughout Saturday and Sunday afternoons, offering stunning aerial displays. Popular viewing points include Marina Green and Crissy Field, though significant crowds and traffic are anticipated. Fleet Fest at Fisherman's Wharf also offers food, music, and family activities over the weekend.
To manage the expected influx of attendees, public transportation is strongly advised. Special transit information has been released to accommodate travel to and from the air shows and the Parade of Ships. Residents in areas like the Marina and Pacific Heights may experience more noise from the aircraft.
