Fleet Week
Posted: October 9th, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Festivals | Tags: air show, barbecued, beer gardens, beers, Columbus Day, daytime drinks, festival, fireworks, free admission, fried food, local vendors, Marina, Marina Green, Music, navy, Saturday, Sunday | No Comments »
Marina Green,
San Francisco, CA 94123
Annual Event that begins 2nd weekend of October
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Celebrated in conjunction with the Columbus Day festivities since 1981, Fleet Week draws over one million visitors to the city for its various exhibits, parades, air shows, roof deck parties, and beer gardens at the Marina Green. The beer garden is often packed, drawing crowds for their cold brews, various prepared foods, and unobstructed views of the bay. Festivities run pretty much all weekend, starting with the parade of Naval ships at 11:30 am on Saturday and concluding with a live concert series at Pier 39 that goes from 1 pm until 7 pm Sunday. Other notable activities include the air show and Blue Angels aerial performances that start at 12:30 pm and finish at 4 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday night, pick a nice vantage point, grab a blanket, and watch the fireworks show at Pier 3 that begins at 9:30 pm. When Sunday comes around, the Italian Heritage Parade is another event worth seeing. The parade starts at 12:30 pm and moves right down Columbus Street, through the North Beach District. So dust off that old bomber jacket, don some aviators, and prepare yourself for Highway through the Danger Zone on repeat. |Fleet Week|
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