SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A federal government shutdown that went into effect Wednesday has already resulted in several Bay Area parks and tourist destinations being closed. Now it looks like the shutdown is set to impact the marquee attraction at San Francisco Fleet Week.
While they have not yet been officially canceled, multiple reports indicate that the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will not fly at the Fleet Week Air Show next weekend. While Fleet Week organizers told KRON4 that the event will proceed, regardless of a shutdown, it will likely due so without U.S. military participation -- which will be "paused" as a result.
That means that international partners like Canada and Colombia will still take part in Fleet Week, but the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard will not. The San Francisco Chronicle cited a Navy spokesperson who said the service would be "disappointed" not to participate in Fleet Week this year but would begin planning for 2026 Fleet Week as early as next month.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels' C-130T Hercules supply plane, nicknamed "Fat Albert," flies over the city during Fleet Week in San Francisco, California on October 9, 2015. "Fat Albert" is used by the Blue Angels for logistics, carrying spare parts and support personal between shows. (Photo credit should read Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images)Speaking to the Mercury News, Fleet Week spokesperson Brian O'Rourke also confirmed that in the event of a shutdown, "The Blues would not be able to fly." O'Rourke also told the Mercury News that two naval shops that were due to sail into the Bay Friday will now remain in San Diego.
Canadian Snowbirds likely to headline Air Show now
Associated PressWithout U.S. Navy participation, the Air Show looks set to go forward without signature acts like the Blue Angels and "Fat Albert." The Canadian Snowbirds, a Canadian Forces air demonstration squadron, will likely take center stage.
KRON4 has reached out to Fleet Week and to the United States Navy for more information.
Hence then, the article about blue angels likely canceled as government shutdown hits sf fleet week reports was published today ( ) and is available on KRON4 ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Blue Angels likely canceled as government shutdown hits SF Fleet Week: reports )
Also on site :
- One person in critical condition following two-vehicle collision on SR-126 at Boosey Road
- Kentucky congressman announces death of longtime staffer, campaign manager
- Supermarket timings for Boxing Day and New Year revealed for Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl and more