SF Fleet Week US military events, including Blue Angels, may be in jeopardy with government shutdown

"If Congress fails to pass a funding bill by 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 1, nonessential government services will stop immediately. San Francisco Fleet Week organizers say they are already making contingency plans in case of a shutdown. If a government shutdown takes effect, U.S. military participation, including ships, aircraft, and Sailors, would be paused. That could mean tours of U.S. military ships canceled or very limited,"

"MORE: Parachutist lands on woman and child during San Francisco Fleet Week air show, video shows That could mean tours of U.S. military ships canceled or very limited, Blue Angels aircraft demonstrations possibly canceled, and any kind of military spectacle would be greatly reduced. Local concerts and community events are likely to proceed, and air show elements from non-U.S. sources, such as the Canadian Snowbirds and ships from Colombia, are still indicated as confirmed."

San Francisco Fleet Week is scheduled for October 5–13. If Congress fails to pass a funding bill by 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on October 1, nonessential government services will stop immediately. Organizers are making contingency plans in case of a shutdown. A shutdown would pause U.S. military participation, including ships, aircraft, and Sailors, potentially canceling or limiting ship tours and Blue Angels demonstrations and greatly reducing military spectacles. Local concerts and community events are likely to continue. Air show elements from non-U.S. sources, such as the Canadian Snowbirds and ships from Colombia, remain indicated as confirmed. The pause would directly affect demonstrations and personnel availability.

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