San Francisco Fleet Week is back.
The fall tradition will be highlighted by the Blue Angels taking to the skies over the weekend, but there are plenty of other events to check out.
Explore the guide below to learn more about some of the Fleet Week events.
Air Show
Look up above San Francisco Bay to catch a spectacular aerial display featuring the Blue Angels, a United Airlines 777, a Red Bull helicopter and much more.
- When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 10. A detailed air show schedule with performance times can be found on the San Francisco Fleet Week website.
- Where: Marina Green
- Tickets: Air show tickets are available via the San Francisco Fleet Week website.
Parade of Ships
Watch a fleet of ships pass under the Golden Gate Bridge and head for their ports in the Bay.
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- When: 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8
- Where: San Francisco waterfront (the parade can be seen along the water from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge)
Ship Tours
Climb aboard an array of ships, including the USS Michael Monsoor and the USS John S. McCain, to see what it's like to be a sailor in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard.
- When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, Thursday, Oct. 7, Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 10; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11
- Where: Port of San Francisco - Embarcadero (Pier 30/32 and Pier 35)
- Additional details: Everyone must wear a face mask when on a U.S. Navy vessel
K-9 Heroes
Dog lovers, this is for you. See military and civilian working dogs show off their abilities when it comes to drug, food and bomb detection as well as search and rescue.
- When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9
- Where: Duboce Park
Honor Our Fallen Concert
Pay tribute to the U.S. service members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice by attending the Honor Our Fallen concert led by the U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Band.
- When: 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6
- Where: Herbst Theatre at San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
- Tickets: The concert is free and open to the public. Due to limited seating, people are encouraged to make reservations in advance. Reservations for the Honor Our Fallen concert can be made via the San Francisco Fleet Week website.
Neighborhood Concert Series
Listen to Navy and Marine Corps bands perform during free concerts happening throughout San Francisco. The concert series schedule is listed below.
Monday, Oct. 4
Who: Navy Band Southwest | Destroyers
When: Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: 425 Mission St.
Who: U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Brass Band
When: 7 - 8 p.m.
Where: 600 3rd St.
Tuesday, Oct. 5
Who: U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Ceremonial Band
When: Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: Patricia's Green, 50 Oak St.
Who: Navy Band Southwest | Destroyers
When: 3 - 4 p.m.
Where: 900 North Point St.
Who: Navy Band Southwest | Brass Quintet
When: 6 - 7 p.m.
Where: 3861 24th St.
Wednesday, Oct. 6
Who: Navy Band Southwest | Destroyers
When: Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: 1825 Irving St.
Who: Navy Band Southwest | Brass Quintet
When: 5 - 6 p.m.
Where: 22 Peace Plaza
Thursday, Oct. 7
Who: Navy Band Southwest | Brass Quintet
When: 11:30 a.m. - Noon
Where: Sloat Boulevard and Upper Great Highway
Who: Navy Band Southwest | Destroyers
When: Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: 2820 Taylor St.
Who: Navy Band Southwest | Brass Quintet
When: 3 - 4 p.m.
Where: 1 Ferry Building
Friday, Oct. 8
Who: U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Brass Band
When: Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: 333 Post St.
Who: U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Brass Band
When: 4 - 5 p.m.
Where: 202 Clement St.
Who: Navy Band Southwest | Brass Quintet
When: 6 - 7 p.m.
Where: Recovery Room, 4528 Mission St.
Who: U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Ceremonial Band
When: 7 - 8 p.m.
Where: Between 16 and 17th streets on Valencia Street
Saturday, Oct. 9
Who: U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Ceremonial Band
When: 11 a.m. - Noon
Where: Duboce and Scott streets
Who: Navy Band Southwest | Destroyers
When: Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: 2018 Lane St.
Who: Navy Band Southwest | Brass Quintet
When: Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: 1995 37th Ave.
Who: U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Brass Band
When: 1 - 2 p.m.
Where: 1850 Polk St.
Who: U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Brass Band
When: 4 - 5 p.m.
Where: 82 West Portal Ave.
Who: Navy Band Southwest | Brass Quintet
When: 4 - 5 p.m.
Where: Grant Avenue and Commercial Street
For information about other Fleet Week events, visit the San Francisco Fleet Week website.
