A year after a Blue Angel-less Fleet Week "Wharf Fest," the event, and the jets, are back in the Bay Area.
As you surely recall, last year's San Francisco Fleet Week celebration fell victim to federal budget cuts and sequestration, and basically didn't happen. This year's event returns with a full schedule of activities, which you can see in the full lineup below.
The Blue Angels, which landed in Oakland on Monday, reports KRON4, will be practicing over San Francisco on Thursday from 12-5 p.m. and Friday from 12-4 p.m. They'll be performing from 12:30-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Of course, not everyone is thrilled that the airshow is back. You might remember that a non-binding resolution to ban the Blue Angels from SF made it to a Board of Supervisors committee back in 2007, over concerns that the loud jets are a threat to public safety; upset pets, children, and seniors; traumatize veterans; and waste jet fuel. As you might have guessed, it was unsuccessful.
Here's a video of their arrival in Oakland Monday afternoon:
Fleet Week Schedule of Events
Tuesday, October 7
K9 Heroes "Bark in the Park" at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, October 8
Parade of Ships arrival at the Port of San Francisco at approximately 12 p.m.
Thursday, October 9
Blue Angels arrival and practice at San Francisco International Airport from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
32nd Street Brass Band at Pier 39 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, October 10
Joint services softball tournament at Moscone Field at 8 a.m.
U.S. Marine Corps Band Performance at Pier 39 at 11 a.m.
Parade of Ships tour at Northern Waterfront at 11 a.m.
Air Show rehearsal from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Veterans War Memorail Dedication and Reception at Van Ness Ave. at 3 p.m.
The Destroyers Band Performance at Pier 39 at 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 11
Ship tours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Humanitarian Assistance Village at Marina Green from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art Exhibit at the The Cannery from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Powell St. Band Concert at 11 a.m.
The Destroyers Band Performance at Pier 39 at 12 p.m.
Air Show from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Blue Angels Meet & Greet at Pier 39 at 6:15 p.m.
Fireworks show at Pier 39 at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 12
Ship tours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Humanitarian Assistance Village at Marina Green from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art Exhibit at the The Cannery from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
USNSCC Band of the West Performance at Pier 39 at 12 p.m.
Italian Heritage Parade, starts at 12:30 p.m. at intersection of Powell & Jefferson and ends at Washington St.
Air Show from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, October 13
Ship tours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
High School Challenge Band at Golden Gate Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
