Charger girls rock and roll with Sailors at San Diego Fleet Week. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News
SAN DIEGO–This month, San Diegans will honor and celebrate the men and women of the military at Fleet Week San Diego.
The Port of San Diego and the USS Midway will host the month-long free event that gives the public an opportunity to say thank you to military personnel for their services to the country.
Activities scheduled include: U.S. military vehicles and equipment on display, Navy SEAL demonstrations, amphibious ships, destroyers, frigates, submarines, ship tours, landing crafts, Coast Guard Search and Rescue, a fly-over of contemporary Navy and World War II aircraft, STEM fair, and much more.
At the STEM Fair, the U.S. Naval Academy STEM Center booth will have ocean engineering and science interactive activities for both adults and children. The booth also will feature an underwater robot called SeaPerch in a 1000-gallon tank.
The STEM fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 10 to 11 at the Broadway and B Street Piers.
On Saturday, the Fleet Week Sea and Air Parade will kick off at noon on the San Diego Bay. Get there early for the best view from Coronado, the Embarcadero, Harbor and Shelter Islands.
Fleet Week San Diego was created in 1997 by community and business leaders to recognize the contributions of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen in the San Diego region.
San Diego Fleet Week Foundation donates proceeds in excess of operating expenses from Fleet Week San Diego to charities that provide critical support to military families.
For schedule of activities, visit www.fleetweeksandiego.org.
