Fleet Week San Diego cancels Broadway Pier events amid shutdown

Fleet Week activity at the Broadway Pier in Photo by Chris Stone Times of San Diego The San Diego Fleet Week Foundation has canceled all Fleet Week San Diego events planned for Broadway Pier Nov - it was disclosed Monday Fleet Week will be unable to hold Broadway Pier sessions because the U S Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard cannot provide ships or equipment due to the ongoing federal authorities shutdown according to the foundation The canceled events include Candidate STEM Days Nov - Area breakfast aboard USS Midway Museum Nov Community visiting Nov - Veterans Military Boat Parade Nov We re disappointed as our Sailors look forward every year to Fleet Week events but Navy planners will begin preparing for our participation in the Fleet Week as early as January stated Navy spokesman Brian O Rourke San Diego is the quintessential Navy town and our uniformed men and women appreciate the ongoing backing and interest they receive from the local population Organizers stated they have been able to continue or modify several programs The Fleet Week Football Classic on Nov will proceed as scheduled at Snapdragon Stadium Military Family Day on Nov will be held at a different venue and the Enlisted Recognition Luncheon on Nov will take place at the San Diego Zoo on a new date The Veterans and Military Concert the th Navy Marine Corps Birthday Celebration and K Run Family Walk are still pending resolution of the shutdown according to the foundation To learn more about Fleet Week San Diego go to Fleetweeksandiego org