The San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show is held annually between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, The San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show Presented by United attracts fans from all over the globe. The waterfront event was headlined by The Canadian Snowbirds and was the only air show in the United States with a commercial airliner, the United 777, to perform a fully choreographed act.

Below are some pictures taken from a variety of social media websites of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds participation.

Some footage of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds at the San Francisco Fleet Week 2025. Video taken from the following sources:

• fb.watch/CIVHHGefOF/
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• http://www.facebook.com/reel/1301385547858356
• http://www.facebook.com/reel/1140004764301264
• http://www.instagram.com/reel/DPtj5mBkcze/
• http://www.instagram.com/reel/DPuAzUdgXG8/
• http://www.instagram.com/reel/DPsMHtLDkXb/
• http://www.instagram.com/p/DPmVmvjDLt3/
• http://www.instagram.com/reel/DPppWxgiQ_i/
• http://www.instagram.com/reel/DPkUDOoCb-a/
• http://www.instagram.com/reel/DPpQ9HREsWx/

San Francisco Fleet Week is California’s largest annual civic event—a city-wide celebration that honors the sea services and the men and women who serve in uniform. Since 1981, San Francisco Fleet Week has united military and civilian communities through an unforgettable series of public events, including ship tours, community concerts, public safety and military response exhibits, STEM education activations, and our world-famous San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show presented by United, held over San Francisco Bay.

Traditionally, San Francisco Fleet Week is anchored by two signature events: the San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show presented by United, and Fleet Fest at Pier 30/32. The San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show presented by United—held at Marina Green Park and headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels—is the only air show in the United States to feature a fully choreographed commercial airline performance: the United Airlines Boeing 777. Fleet Fest, located on Piers 30/32 directly in front of the largest visiting U.S. Navy ship, is one of the week’s most vibrant public destinations. It features live music, local food vendors, and a variety of entertainment for all ages. The event also offers public ship tours and interactive exhibits focused on military readiness, STEM education, and community-based emergency response. Exhibitors include first responder agencies and non-governmental organizations that showcase new technologies, offer recruitment opportunities, and demonstrate local preparedness and disaster response capabilities.

Together, these two hallmark experiences form the heart of San Francisco Fleet Week, unfolding along the city’s iconic waterfront.

However, the 2025 historic edition of San Francisco Fleet Week featured:

• port visits from Canadian and Columbian ships; and
• the San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.

ABC 7 News – Canadian HMCS Nanaimo, Snowbirds arrive for SF Fleet Week: ‘Glad to be there for our partners’
Original news item available at https://abc7news.com/amp/post/san-francisco-fleet-week-2025-canadian-navys-hmcs-nanaimo-arrives-bay-area/17980682/

[UPDATED 11 OCTOBER 2025]

Comrades,

We hope the disorganization that we are witnessing in the organization of the San Francisco Fleet Week is due to the uncertainty created by the government shutdown and not indicative of their normal practices. For those who haven’t been following along, today is day four of their 9-day event, and their website still has “Coming soon!” listed on many pieces of their website (including the Ship Tour information for today, as well as incorrect information about who will be attending. Even their Facebook page, which can allow real time updates, is still woefully unhelpful.

What we can tell you is that the Canadian Forces will have strong representation at the event, and that has been widely reported in the media:

• https://www.ktvu.com/news/canadians-save-san-francisco-fleet-week-during-shutdown
• https://www.kron4.com/features/fleet-week/with-blue-angels-grounded-canadian-snowbirds-take-center-stage-at-fleet-week-air-show/
• https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/10/07/snowbirds-replace-blue-angels-fleet-week-guide
• https://abc7news.com/post/san-francisco-fleet-week-organizers-say-airshow-will-happen-changes-amid-government-shutdown/17953364/

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds (see https://www.canada.ca/en/air-force/services/showcasing/snowbirds.html and https://www.facebook.com/CFSnowbirdsFC/ ) will be the star of the Air Show, which will be happening Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 4pm.  The schedule is as follows:

Opening Ceremonies -12:15 PM
United Airlines 777 Demo – 12:25 PM
Jack Aces P-51 Demo Team – 12:37 PM
Patriots Jet Team – 12:52 PM
Acemaker T-33 – 1:37 PM
Jack Aces P-51 Demo Team – 2:09 PM
Randy Howell/Cory Lovell – 2:26 PM
United Airlines 777 Demo – 2:36 PM
Canadian Snowbirds – 2:48 PM

The HMCS Nanaimo (see https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/services/history/ships-histories/nanaimo.html and https://www.facebook.com/nan702 ) will also be in port. Public tours of the HMCS Nanaimo are on Sunday, 12 October from 10am to 4pm at Pier 19.

A reminder that the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be participating in this year’s Fleet Week, so the SS Jeremiah O’Brien would be a great place to take in the show.

SS Jeremiah O Brien

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