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NAVY WEEK 2026

Bringing the Navy to your community. Experience the pride, professionalism, and equipment of the United States Navy in 12 cities across America.

From ship tours and Blue Angels flight demonstrations to Navy Band concerts and hands-on STEM exhibits, Navy Week 2026 offers free, family-friendly events in cities from coast to coast. Now in its 21st year, the program connects Americans with the sailors, technology, and missions that keep the nation safe.

ACTIVE NOWFIRST-TIME HOST
HAPPENING NOW
Lexington, KY
Apr 06 – 12, 2026
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2026 SCHEDULE

12 CITIES. JANUARY THROUGH NOVEMBER.

Jan 26 – Feb 01, 2026
Rio Grande Valley
Texas · First Time Host
Anchor event: Texas Citrus Fiesta
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COMPLETEDFIRST-TIME HOST
Mar 09 – 15, 2026
Honolulu / Hilo
Hawaii
Anchor event: 30th Annual Honolulu Festival
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COMPLETED
Apr 06 – 12, 2026
Lexington
Kentucky · First Time Host
Anchor event: Keeneland Spring Meet & Heroes Day
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ACTIVE NOWFIRST-TIME HOST
Apr 20 – 26, 2026
National Parks
Nationwide · First Time Host
Anchor event: National Park Week
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UPCOMINGFIRST-TIME HOST
May 04 – 10, 2026
Charlotte
North Carolina
Anchor event: Truist Championship
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UPCOMING
May 20 – 26, 2026
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania · First Time Host
Anchor event: Air Dot Show Central PA
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UPCOMINGFIRST-TIME HOST
Jun 15 – 21, 2026
Omaha
Nebraska
Anchor event: College World Series
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UPCOMING
Aug 17 – 24, 2026
Billings
Montana
Anchor event: Yellowstone International Air Show
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UPCOMING
Aug 24 – 30, 2026
Burlington
Vermont · First Time Host
Anchor event: Champlain Valley Fair
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UPCOMINGFIRST-TIME HOST
Sep 14 – 20, 2026
Cincinnati
Ohio
Anchor event: Zinzinnati Oktoberfest
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UPCOMING
Oct 20 – 26, 2026
Sussex County
Delaware · First Time Host
Anchor event: Sea Witch Festival
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UPCOMINGFIRST-TIME HOST
Nov 09 – 16, 2026
Flagstaff
Arizona · First Time Host
Anchor event: Route 66 Centennial
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UPCOMINGFIRST-TIME HOST
// Navy Office of Community Outreach

OUR MISSION

The Navy Week program is the United States Navy's flagship community outreach effort, bringing Sailors, ships, aircraft, and interactive experiences to cities across America without a significant Navy presence — showing Americans why a strong maritime force is vital to national security and the American way of life.

— Managed by the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO), Millington, TN
Director: Cmdr. Julie Holland
300+
Navy Weeks Conducted
100+
U.S. Cities Visited
30M
Americans Reached Annually
20+
Years of Service
U.S. Navy sailors engaging with families and children at a Navy Week community outreach event
50–100
Sailors per City
75–100
Events per Week

WHAT IS NAVY WEEK?

Since 2005, the Navy Week program has served as the Navy's principal outreach effort in areas of the country without a significant Navy presence. Each week deploys 50 to 100 Sailors to a single city for seven days of community engagement — from ship tours and Blue Angels flight demonstrations to Navy Band concerts, Leap Frogs parachute jumps, and hands-on STEM exhibits.

All official Navy Week events are free and open to the public, making it one of the most accessible military outreach programs in the nation. Each stop generates 75 to 100 community events, reaching schools, civic organizations, veterans groups, and the general public.

In 2026, the Navy Week tour celebrates America's 250th birthday with the "Road Trip to 250" theme, visiting 12 cities — including seven first-time host communities. From the Rio Grande Valley in January to Flagstaff in November, each stop brings the Navy's story of service, sacrifice, and readiness directly to the American people.

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EXPLORE THE NATIONWIDE SCHEDULE

HAWAIIALASKARio Grande ValleyHonolulu / HiloLexingtonACTIVE NOWNational ParksCharlotteHarrisburgOmahaBillingsBurlingtonCincinnatiSussex CountyFlagstaff
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NAVY WEEK 2026

Navy Week is the U.S. Navy's flagship outreach program, bringing sailors, ships, aircraft, and interactive exhibits to cities across America that don't have a significant Navy presence. Running since 2005, the program is designed to show Americans how their Navy operates around the world and why a strong maritime force is vital to national security and the American way of life.

Yes, all Navy Week events are completely free and open to the public. This includes ship tours, Blue Angels demonstrations, Navy Band concerts, STEM exhibits, and meet-and-greet opportunities with sailors. Some anchor events hosted by local partners may have their own admission fees.

In 2026, Navy Week will visit 12 cities across the United States as part of the "Road Trip to 250" celebrating the nation's semiquincentennial. The tour starts in Rio Grande Valley, Texas in January and concludes in Flagstaff, Arizona in November. Seven of the 12 stops are first-time or returning-after-decades host cities, including an unprecedented nationwide format during National Park Week.

Each Navy Week deploys 50 to 100 sailors who participate in roughly 75 to 100 community events over seven days. Typical activities include ship tours, Blue Angels flight demonstrations, U.S. Navy Band performances, Navy Leap Frogs parachute team demonstrations, Strike Group VR experiences, STEM and technology exhibits, community service projects, and opportunities to meet active-duty sailors and Navy leadership.

Absolutely. Meeting and interacting with active-duty sailors is one of the highlights of Navy Week. Sailors from various ratings and specialties are available throughout the week at community events, schools, civic organizations, and public venues to share their experiences and answer questions about Navy life and careers.

The Blue Angels are the United States Navy's flight demonstration squadron, founded in 1946. They perform precision aerial maneuvers in F/A-18 Super Hornet jets at speeds up to 700 mph. In 2026, the Blue Angels are confirmed to perform at the Air Dot Show in Harrisburg, PA and the Yellowstone International Air Show in Billings, MT during their respective Navy Weeks.

The complete 2026 Navy Week schedule is available on this website at navyweek.org/schedule. You can view all 12 cities with their dates, anchor events, and current status. For official event details and specific daily schedules, visit the Navy's outreach website at outreach.navy.mil.

Navy Week has been the Navy's principal community outreach program since 2005, making 2026 its 21st year. Managed by the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) in Millington, TN, the program has conducted over 300 Navy Weeks in 100+ U.S. markets, reaching approximately 30 million Americans annually.

Data sourced from outreach.navy.mil — last verified April 2, 2026