{ "$schema": "https://www.navyweek.org/schemas/navy-week-feed.v1.json", "name": "NavyWeek.org — Navy Week 2026 Feed", "description": "Machine-readable feed of the U.S. Navy's Navy Week 2026 schedule and host-city details, plus city-by-city guides to U.S. fleet weeks, air shows, and flight-demonstration teams, compiled by NavyWeek.org from publicly available Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) information. NavyWeek.org is an independent, unofficial guide and is not affiliated with the United States Navy or NAVCO.", "siteUrl": "https://www.navyweek.org", "feedUrl": "https://www.navyweek.org/data/navy-week-2026.json", "year": 2026, "program": { "name": "U.S. Navy Week", "operator": "Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO)", "operatorLocation": "Millington, Tennessee, USA", "parentOrganization": "United States Navy", "officialUrl": "https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/", "since": 2005, "description": "Navy Week is the United States Navy's flagship community outreach program, deploying 50–100 Sailors to a single host city for about a week of free public events — Blue Angels flight demonstrations, Navy Band concerts, Leap Frogs parachute jumps, STEM exhibits, and ship tours at coastal stops — primarily in areas of the country without a significant Navy presence." }, "sources": [ { "name": "Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO)", "url": "https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/", "role": "primary" } ], "lastUpdated": "2026-07-23T14:55:00-04:00", "lastChecked": "2026-07-13T00:00:00Z", "generatedAt": "2026-08-15T23:37:08.733Z", "license": { "name": "CC BY 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "attribution": "Compiled by NavyWeek.org from public NAVCO information." }, "citation": "NavyWeek.org (2026). Navy Week 2026 schedule and host-city details. https://www.navyweek.org/data/navy-week-2026.json", "totals": { "cities": 12, "states": 12, "firstTimeLocations": 8, "fleetWeekCities": 15, "jetTeamPublishedCities": 3, "airShows": 4 }, "events": [ { "id": 1, "slug": "rio-grande-valley", "name": "Navy Week Rio Grande Valley 2026", "city": "Rio Grande Valley", "state": "Texas", "stateAbbr": "TX", "startDate": "2026-01-26", "endDate": "2026-02-01", "anchorEvent": "Texas Citrus Fiesta", "firstTime": true, "firstTimeLocation": true, "firstTimeBadge": null, "status": "completed", "coordinates": { "latitude": 26.2034, "longitude": -98.23 }, "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/city/rio-grande-valley", "officialUrl": "https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Rio-Grande-Valley-2026/", "navyAssets": [ "Over 70 Sailors participated", "USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) crew — named for Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Alfredo \"Freddy\" Gonzalez from Edinburg, TX", "Navy Band Southeast \"Deckplate Brass Band\" — concerts and flash mobs", "Navy Ceremonial Guard bayonet drill team", "Naval Aviation flyover at the Parade of Oranges (unverified)", "\"Strike Group\" mobile mixed-reality VR experience", "RADM David Faehnle (Commandant, Naval District Washington)" ], "keyVenues": [ "Edinburg ACE Center (proclamation and kickoff)", "Edinburg Municipal Auditorium", "Oval Park in McAllen", "Veteran's War Memorial of Texas in McAllen", "Mission Events Center (Royal Coronation)", "Conway Avenue, downtown Mission (Parade of Oranges)", "Museum of South Texas History", "South Texas College Cooper Center" ], "highlights": [ "USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) crew visit", "Navy Band Southeast \"Deckplate Brass Band\"", "Ceremonial Guard bayonet drill team", "Naval Aviation flyover (unverified)", "Strike Group VR experience", "STEM exhibits at local schools", "Community service projects" ], "anchorEventDetail": "The Texas Citrus Fiesta in Mission, TX dates to 1932 and celebrates the annual citrus harvest with a Royal Coronation, Product Costume Show (costumes made from actual citrus), Grapefruit Pie Contest, and the signature Parade of Oranges — where floats are covered in fresh slices of oranges, grapefruits, and limes. The parade draws roughly 12,000 spectators, with overall fiesta attendance reaching approximately 100,000.", "firstTimeNote": "Cmdr. Julie Holland confirmed: \"We're excited to bring Navy Week to the Rio Grande Valley for the very first time.\" It was the inaugural stop on the 2026 \"Road Trip to 250.\"", "militaryContext": [ "The Rio Grande Valley sits along the U.S.-Mexico border in subtropical South Texas, the center of the state's citrus industry. Naval Air Station Kingsville (~120 miles north) is a major Navy pilot training base, and NAS Corpus Christi is also nearby.", "Over 40,000 Sailors in today's Navy come from Texas. The Medal of Honor connection to Sgt. Gonzalez — killed during the Battle of Hue in 1968 — gives the region a deeply personal naval tie. South Texas College alone serves 800+ veterans, active-duty members, and dependents across 40,000+ students." ], "faqs": [ { "question": "When is Navy Week in the Rio Grande Valley in 2026?", "answer": "Navy Week Rio Grande Valley ran January 26 – February 1, 2026, as the inaugural stop of the 2026 \"Road Trip to 250\" tour." }, { "question": "Where was the Parade of Oranges held?", "answer": "The Parade of Oranges runs along Conway Avenue in downtown Mission, TX. Naval Aviation conducted a flyover at the parade." }, { "question": "Was Navy Week Rio Grande Valley free?", "answer": "Yes. All official Navy Week events were free. The Texas Citrus Fiesta's ticketed events (Royal Coronation, Product Costume Show) were administered separately by the Fiesta." }, { "question": "Which Navy ship's crew visited the Rio Grande Valley?", "answer": "Crew members from USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) — named for Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Alfredo \"Freddy\" Gonzalez of Edinburg, TX — represented the Navy." }, { "question": "Is Navy Week returning to the Rio Grande Valley?", "answer": "NAVCO has not announced a return. The 2026 visit was the region's first-ever Navy Week. Watch outreach.navy.mil for future schedules." } ] }, { "id": 2, "slug": "honolulu-hilo", "name": "Navy Week Honolulu / Hilo 2026", "city": "Honolulu / Hilo", "state": "Hawaii", "stateAbbr": "HI", "startDate": "2026-03-09", "endDate": "2026-03-15", "anchorEvent": "30th Annual Honolulu Festival", "firstTime": false, "firstTimeLocation": true, "firstTimeBadge": "First Navy Week visit to Hilo", "status": "completed", "coordinates": { "latitude": 21.3069, "longitude": -157.8583 }, "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/city/honolulu-hilo", "officialUrl": "https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Honolulu-Hilo-2026/", "navyAssets": [ "Over 70 Sailors deployed to both islands", "USS Hawai'i (SSN 776) crew — Virginia-class fast-attack submarine", "USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) crew — Arleigh Burke-class destroyer", "USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) crew — dock landing ship", "U.S. Pacific Fleet Band — performances across both islands", "Navy Ceremonial Guard at Pearl Harbor Memorial", "RADM Ryan Mahelona — Kāne'ohe native, Deputy Commander of U.S. 10th Fleet" ], "keyVenues": [ "Pearl Harbor National Memorial visitors center", "International Market Place", "Ala Moana Center Stage", "UH West Oahu (IT and Cyber Fair)", "Governor's Office (proclamation)", "Kalakaua Avenue/Waikiki (Grand Parade)", "Rainbow Falls (Big Island)", "Mokupāpapa Discovery Center", "Pana'ewa Zoo & Gardens", "UH Hilo campus" ], "highlights": [ "Crews from three Hawaii-namesake warships", "U.S. Pacific Fleet Band performances", "Navy Ceremonial Guard at Pearl Harbor", "IT and Cyber Fair at UH West Oahu", "Beautification projects at UH Hilo", "STEM programs across both islands", "Community service and outreach" ], "anchorEventDetail": "The 30th Annual Honolulu Festival is Hawaii's premier Pacific Rim cultural festival, promoting mutual understanding and ethnic harmony between Hawaii and Pacific nations. The 2026 theme was \"Aloha & Mahalo — 30 Years of Cultural Celebration,\" featuring a craft fair with 100+ vendors, Governor's Luncheon, Sake & Food Fest, and the Grand Parade along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki with floats, taiko drums, hula dancers, and cultural groups from Japan, Australia, Tahiti, Philippines, Taiwan, and Korea.", "firstTimeNote": "Hilo (Big Island) is a first-time location. Honolulu had never formally hosted a Navy Week because the program typically targets areas without significant Navy presence. The dual-city format is unprecedented. Lt. Madison Kwok explained: \"We are looking at places that don't have a naval concentration. We don't have that on Big Island.\"", "militaryContext": [ "Hawaii is the epicenter of U.S. naval power in the Indo-Pacific. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam hosts U.S. Pacific Fleet headquarters. The December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor is the most defining moment in U.S. Naval history; the USS Arizona Memorial remains a major national shrine.", "Military is second only to tourism in Hawaii's economy. Four Navy vessels currently bear Hawaiian names. The Hilo inclusion let NAVCO reach a community with minimal naval connections while leveraging Oahu's deep existing relationships." ], "faqs": [ { "question": "When was Navy Week Honolulu / Hilo in 2026?", "answer": "Navy Week ran March 9–15, 2026 across both Oahu (Honolulu) and the Big Island (Hilo) — an unprecedented dual-island format." }, { "question": "Why did Navy Week include Hilo?", "answer": "NAVCO targets communities without a significant Navy presence. The Big Island has no naval concentration, making Hilo a natural first-time addition alongside Honolulu." }, { "question": "Which ships visited Hawaii during Navy Week?", "answer": "Crews from USS Hawai'i (SSN 776), USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), and USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) participated across both islands." }, { "question": "How do I get to Pearl Harbor National Memorial?", "answer": "Take H-1 west to exit 15A (Arizona Memorial). TheBus routes 20 and 42 also serve the visitor center. Parking is free but fills by mid-morning." }, { "question": "Was the Honolulu Festival Grand Parade free?", "answer": "Yes. The Grand Parade along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki was free and open to the public." } ] }, { "id": 3, "slug": "lexington", "name": "Navy Week Lexington 2026", "city": "Lexington", "state": "Kentucky", "stateAbbr": "KY", "startDate": "2026-04-06", "endDate": "2026-04-12", "anchorEvent": "Keeneland Spring Meet & Heroes Day", "firstTime": true, "firstTimeLocation": true, "firstTimeBadge": null, "status": "completed", "coordinates": { "latitude": 38.0406, "longitude": -84.5037 }, "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/city/lexington", "officialUrl": "https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Lexington-2026/", "navyAssets": [ "Navy Band — Chief Musician Collin Greggs performing jazz and R&B", "Community service building furniture for Lexington Rescue Mission", "SCPO John Osborne — Frankfort native, 27 years of service, NAVCO senior enlisted leader", "PO2 Zachary Scarbro — Paintsville native, cyber warfare technician", "Elizabeth Clements — Georgetown native, naval meteorologist", "Strike Group VR experience" ], "keyVenues": [ "Keeneland Race Course (Heroes Day)", "Kentucky Horse Park (Navy Band)", "Lexington History Museum (kickoff)", "Lexington Children's Museum", "Black and Williams Center", "Lexington Rescue Mission (community service)", "Thursday Night Live downtown", "University of Kentucky campus" ], "highlights": [ "Keeneland Heroes Day — free admission for military", "Navy Band jazz and R&B performances", "Strike Group VR experience", "STEM exhibits and interactive displays", "Community service at Lexington Rescue Mission", "Meet hometown Sailors from Kentucky", "School visits and educational outreach" ], "anchorEventDetail": "Keeneland Race Course is one of America's most prestigious Thoroughbred racing venues. The 2026 Spring Meet runs April 3–24, featuring 19 stakes races with a record $9.55 million in purses, including the $1.25 million Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1). The anchor is Keeneland Heroes Day on Sunday, April 12 — military, veterans, first responders, and families receive free admission, reserved seating, and a complimentary meal. A flag rollout takes place on the track with a POW-MIA Chair of Honor displayed near the Paddock.", "firstTimeNote": "Explicitly confirmed as a first-time host by NAVCO. Mayor Linda Gorton noted: \"People don't see Navy people here in uniform, so we're really happy to have you here.\"", "militaryContext": [ "Lexington is Kentucky's second-largest city in the heart of the Bluegrass Region — the \"Horse Capital of the World.\" It is thoroughly landlocked with no naval installations nearby, making it a prime Navy Week target.", "Fort Knox (~80 miles west) houses the U.S. Army Human Resources Command and the U.S. Bullion Depository. Fort Campbell (101st Airborne, KY-TN border) is also in the state. The University of Kentucky provides a major audience of 30,000+ students. Kentucky has a significant veteran population and long military heritage across all branches." ], "faqs": [ { "question": "When was Navy Week Lexington in 2026?", "answer": "Navy Week Lexington ran April 6–12, 2026, concluding with Keeneland Heroes Day on Sunday, April 12." }, { "question": "What was Keeneland Heroes Day?", "answer": "Heroes Day at Keeneland (Apr 12) offered free admission, reserved seating, and a complimentary meal to military, veterans, first responders, and their families, with a flag rollout on the track and a POW-MIA Chair of Honor near the Paddock." }, { "question": "Where do I park for Keeneland?", "answer": "Keeneland offers free general parking off Versailles Road. Preferred parking ($5–$10) is closer to the gates. On Heroes Day, arrive at least an hour before first post." }, { "question": "Was Navy Week Lexington free?", "answer": "Yes. All Navy Week events in Lexington were free and open to the public. The Keeneland Spring Meet itself had paid general admission on most days." }, { "question": "Did Lexington host Navy Week before?", "answer": "No. 2026 was Lexington's first time as a Navy Week host city, confirmed by NAVCO." } ] }, { "id": 4, "slug": "national-parks", "name": "Navy Week National Parks 2026", "city": "National Parks", "state": "Nationwide", "stateAbbr": "US", "startDate": "2026-04-20", "endDate": "2026-04-26", "anchorEvent": "National Park Week", "firstTime": true, "firstTimeLocation": true, "firstTimeBadge": null, "status": "completed", "coordinates": { "latitude": 38.8977, "longitude": -77.0365 }, "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/city/national-parks", "officialUrl": "https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/National-Parks-2026/", "navyAssets": [ "NAVCO teams deployed to national parks across the country", "Interactive STEM exhibits", "Navy Band performances at selected parks", "Sailor engagement at naval heritage sites" ], "keyVenues": [ "Hot Springs National Park (Arkansas)", "Zion National Park (Utah)", "Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Tennessee / North Carolina)", "Olympic National Park (Washington)", "Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado)", "Everglades National Park (Florida)", "Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Ohio)", "National Mall and Memorial Parks (Washington, D.C. — Navy Memorial)" ], "highlights": [ "First-ever multi-site Navy Week format", "Naval heritage at national parks and monuments", "STEM exhibits at participating parks", "Sailor engagement nationwide", "Connection between Navy history and NPS sites", "Semiquincentennial celebrations" ], "anchorEventDetail": "National Park Week, first designated in 1991, traditionally features fee-free days, ranger programs, Junior Ranger activities, and commemorative events across 430+ NPS sites. The 2026 theme is \"Celebrate America's Story\" in honor of the semiquincentennial. This is the first time in Navy Week's 20+ year history that a Navy Week is distributed nationwide rather than centered on a single city.", "firstTimeNote": "Completely unprecedented format. This is the first time Navy Week has been distributed across multiple national parks nationwide rather than focused on a single city. No prior Navy Week has attempted a multi-site, geographically dispersed format.", "militaryContext": [ "The Navy's 250-year history is preserved in numerous national parks. The Continental Navy was established October 13, 1775, and Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, and WWII sites across the NPS system tell the Navy's story.", "Military veterans and Gold Star families already receive free lifetime passes to national parks. The \"Road Trip to 250\" concept aligns perfectly with a nationwide NPS format — Sailors visiting places that preserve the founding story while celebrating dual 250th anniversaries." ], "faqs": [ { "question": "When was the National Parks Navy Week in 2026?", "answer": "The first-ever nationwide-format Navy Week ran April 20–26, 2026, coinciding with the National Park Service's National Park Week." }, { "question": "Which parks participated?", "answer": "Participating sites for 2026 included Hot Springs, Zion, Great Smoky Mountains, Olympic, Mesa Verde, Everglades, and Cuyahoga Valley National Parks, plus the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C. Check the NAVCO and NPS sites for the complete list." }, { "question": "Was the National Parks Navy Week free?", "answer": "Yes. Navy outreach was free at every participating park. Fee-free days during National Park Week also waived NPS entrance fees at parks that normally charge." }, { "question": "Was this format unprecedented?", "answer": "Yes. This was the first time in Navy Week's 20+ year history that a Navy Week was distributed nationwide across multiple parks rather than centered on a single city." }, { "question": "Where can I see Navy heritage at a national park?", "answer": "The 2026 Navy Week parks span the country — from Hot Springs and Mesa Verde to the Everglades and Cuyahoga Valley. In Washington, D.C., the National Mall and Memorial Parks sit near the U.S. Navy Memorial, and the Navy's 250-year history connects to NPS sites nationwide." } ] }, { "id": 5, "slug": "charlotte", "name": "Navy Week Charlotte 2026", "city": "Charlotte", "state": "North Carolina", "stateAbbr": "NC", "startDate": "2026-05-03", "endDate": "2026-05-10", "anchorEvent": "Truist Championship", "firstTime": false, "firstTimeLocation": false, "firstTimeBadge": null, "status": "completed", "coordinates": { "latitude": 35.2271, "longitude": -80.8431 }, "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/city/charlotte", "officialUrl": "https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Charlotte-2026/", "navyAssets": [ "Approximately 75 Sailors representing a dozen Navy units", "U.S. Fleet Forces Band — public performances", "Educational/youth programming at Discovery Place science museum", "USS Charlotte (SSN-766) — Los Angeles-class submarine (4th Navy ship named for the city)", "Strike Group VR experience", "Community service projects with local organizations" ], "keyVenues": [ "Quail Hollow Club (Truist Championship)", "Discovery Place science museum", "Bank of America Stadium (Panthers/Charlotte FC)", "Charlotte Motor Speedway (NASCAR, Concord)", "Uptown Charlotte" ], "highlights": [ "U.S. Fleet Forces Band performances", "USS Charlotte (SSN-766) crew visit", "STEM programming at Discovery Place", "Strike Group VR experience", "Truist Championship military appreciation", "Community service projects", "Folds of Honor Friday" ], "anchorEventDetail": "The Truist Championship is a PGA TOUR Signature Event (one of eight on the PGA TOUR) featuring 72 top-ranked golfers at Quail Hollow Club. Competition rounds run May 7–10 with Pro-Am on May 6. Military appreciation programming includes complimentary tickets for service members, veterans, and families, and the inaugural \"Folds of Honor Friday\" presented by Coca-Cola Consolidated. Quail Hollow is famed for the \"Green Mile\" finishing holes 16–18.", "firstTimeNote": "Charlotte is hosting Navy Week for the first time since 2007 — a return after nearly two decades.", "militaryContext": [ "North Carolina has the 4th largest active-duty military population in the U.S. with 12 military bases. Defense is the state's 2nd largest economic sector. Approximately 725,000 military veterans reside in NC.", "Fort Bragg (~150 miles east) is the largest U.S. Army base by population with 52,000+ personnel. Camp Lejeune (~250 miles east) is the largest USMC base on the East Coast. Charlotte itself has unexpected Civil War naval history: despite being landlocked, it housed a Confederate Navy Yard — one of the Confederacy's most important naval manufacturing centers. Charlotte's population exceeds 900,000 (metro ~2.7M) and it is a major financial center (Bank of America HQ, Truist HQ)." ], "faqs": [ { "question": "When is Charlotte Navy Week 2026?", "answer": "Navy Week Charlotte ran May 3–10, 2026, coinciding with the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club (competition rounds May 7–10, Pro-Am May 6)." }, { "question": "Is Charlotte Navy Week free?", "answer": "Yes. All official Navy Week Charlotte events — Fleet Forces Band performances, Discovery Place programming, Strike Group VR — were free and open to the public. The Truist Championship anchor required separate paid tickets, with complimentary tickets for active-duty military, veterans, and families." }, { "question": "Where do I park for the Truist Championship?", "answer": "Quail Hollow has no on-site public parking. The Truist Championship runs free shuttle service from designated remote lots; check truistchampionship.com closer to event week for lot addresses and hours." }, { "question": "When did Charlotte last host Navy Week?", "answer": "Charlotte last hosted Navy Week in 2007; the 2026 visit is its first since then — a return after nearly two decades." }, { "question": "Is there a USS Charlotte?", "answer": "Yes. USS Charlotte (SSN-766) is a Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine — the fourth Navy ship named for the city. Crew members with Charlotte-area ties participated in Navy Week." }, { "question": "How do I get around Uptown Charlotte during Navy Week?", "answer": "The LYNX Blue Line light rail is the easiest way to reach Discovery Place, Bank of America Stadium, and Tryon Street venues. Free CATS Gold Rush trolley also circulates Uptown." } ] }, { "id": 6, "slug": "harrisburg", "name": "Navy Week Harrisburg 2026", "city": "Harrisburg", "state": "Pennsylvania", "stateAbbr": "PA", "startDate": "2026-05-20", "endDate": "2026-05-26", "anchorEvent": "Air Dot Show Central PA", "firstTime": true, "firstTimeLocation": true, "firstTimeBadge": null, "status": "completed", "coordinates": { "latitude": 40.2732, "longitude": -76.8867 }, "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/city/harrisburg", "officialUrl": "https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Harrisburg-2026/", "navyAssets": [ "U.S. Navy Blue Angels — F/A-18 Super Hornets (headline act)", "Navy bands", "STEM demonstrations", "Naval History and Heritage Command — exploring \"Pennsylvania's proud naval legacy\"", "Strike Group VR experience (F-35C launch sim, flight simulator, Navy diver role-play)", "Community service projects" ], "keyVenues": [ "Harrisburg International Airport (air show)", "Pennsylvania State Capitol", "City Island (63-acre island in the Susquehanna River)", "Harrisburg Riverfront along the Susquehanna", "Nearby Hershey (~15 miles east)" ], "highlights": [ "U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornets", "Air Dot Show at Harrisburg International Airport", "Naval History and Heritage Command exhibits", "Strike Group VR experience", "Navy Band performances", "STEM demonstrations", "Community service projects" ], "anchorEventDetail": "The Air Dot Show Central PA is the fourth stop on the 2026 tour, held at Harrisburg International Airport (Middletown, PA) on May 23–25. The headliner is the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flying F/A-18 Super Hornets. Blue Angels advance team members #7 (LT Ronny \"Downy\" Hafeza) and #8 (LCDR Lilly \"Lunchbox\" Montana) conducted a site visit and flyover at Harrisburg International Airport on December 3, 2025.", "firstTimeNote": "Cmdr. Holland stated: \"We're excited to bring Navy Week to Harrisburg for the first time and continue the 2026 tour to the birthplace of the Navy.\"", "militaryContext": [ "Harrisburg's Navy connections are surprisingly strong. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mechanicsburg (~15 miles west) is an 806-acre naval supply depot with 150+ warehouses, 8.8 million sq ft of storage, and ~4,600 personnel. It houses NAVSUP (Naval Supply Systems Command) headquarters and has a nearly $2 billion economic impact.", "Carlisle Barracks (~20 miles west) is the nation's second-oldest active military base (dating to 1745), home to the U.S. Army War College. George Washington reviewed troops there during the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion. The region has 51,357 military retirees. Pennsylvania was a cornerstone of American shipbuilding for two centuries, with the Philadelphia Navy Yard among the first U.S. naval shipyards." ], "faqs": [ { "question": "When is the Harrisburg Navy Week 2026 schedule?", "answer": "Navy Week Harrisburg runs May 20–26, 2026. The Air Dot Show Central PA — headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels — anchors the weekend on May 23–25 at Harrisburg International Airport." }, { "question": "Where is the Harrisburg air show?", "answer": "The Air Dot Show Central PA is held at Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) in Middletown, PA — 1 Terminal Dr, Middletown, PA 17057, about 10 miles southeast of downtown Harrisburg." }, { "question": "Where do I park for the Harrisburg air show?", "answer": "The Air Dot Show offers reserved on-airport parking (sold with tickets) plus free shuttles from designated off-airport lots. Addresses and shuttle schedules are published at airdotshow.com closer to event week. Plan to arrive 60–90 minutes before gates open." }, { "question": "Are the Blue Angels really performing in Harrisburg?", "answer": "Yes. Blue Angels advance team members #7 (LT Ronny \"Downy\" Hafeza) and #8 (LCDR Lilly \"Lunchbox\" Montana) conducted a site visit and flyover at Harrisburg International Airport on December 3, 2025. The Blue Angels are confirmed to headline May 23–25, 2026." }, { "question": "Is the Harrisburg Navy Week free?", "answer": "All official Navy Week Harrisburg events (Strike Group VR at Whitaker Center, Navy bands at Riverfront Park, ceremonies at the State Capitol) are free. The Air Dot Show anchor requires separate paid tickets." }, { "question": "What's the connection between Harrisburg and the Navy?", "answer": "Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg — 15 miles west — is an 806-acre supply depot with ~4,600 personnel housing NAVSUP headquarters and nearly $2 billion in annual economic impact. Pennsylvania is also called \"the birthplace of the Navy\" for its Revolutionary-era shipbuilding role." }, { "question": "Can I bring kids to the Strike Group VR experience?", "answer": "Yes. The Strike Group VR experience at Whitaker Center is family-friendly and free. Activities include an F-35C launch simulator, flight simulator, and Navy diver role-play stations." } ] }, { "id": 7, "slug": "omaha", "name": "Navy Week Omaha 2026", "city": "Omaha", "state": "Nebraska", "stateAbbr": "NE", "startDate": "2026-06-15", "endDate": "2026-06-21", "anchorEvent": "College World Series", "firstTime": false, "firstTimeLocation": false, "firstTimeBadge": null, "status": "completed", "coordinates": { "latitude": 41.2565, "longitude": -95.9345 }, "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/city/omaha", "officialUrl": "https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Omaha-2026/", "navyAssets": [ "Strike Group VR experience", "USS Omaha (LCS-12) — Independence-class littoral combat ship (namesake crew opportunity)", "Navy bands, Leap Frogs, Ceremonial Guard (expected)", "Hometown Sailors and recruiters", "STEM demonstrations" ], "keyVenues": [ "Charles Schwab Field Omaha (CWS)", "CHI Health Center Omaha (convention/arena)", "Old Market district", "Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (Missouri River)", "Henry Doorly Zoo", "Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum (~30 miles SW)" ], "highlights": [ "College World Series integration", "Strike Group VR experience", "USS Omaha (LCS-12) crew opportunity", "Navy Band performances in Old Market", "STEM exhibits at local museums", "Community service projects", "Sporting event appearances" ], "anchorEventDetail": "The NCAA Division I Men's College World Series (CWS) is the championship tournament of college baseball, held in Omaha continuously since 1950 — over 75 years. Played at Charles Schwab Field Omaha (capacity ~24,000), the 2026 CWS runs June 12–22, overlapping almost entirely with Navy Week. A 25-year contract extension keeps CWS in Omaha through 2035. The event draws 350,000+ total attendance and national ESPN coverage.", "firstTimeNote": "Omaha is a repeat Navy Week city with established NAVCO relationships. The city was listed for an Executive Engagement Visit in the 2025 plan.", "militaryContext": [ "Omaha's military significance is extraordinary. Offutt Air Force Base (~10 miles south in Bellevue) is headquarters of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), one of 11 Unified Combatant Commands. USSTRATCOM controls the entire U.S. nuclear arsenal — strategic nuclear deterrence, global strike, missile defense, and space operations.", "The Navy connection is direct: the Navy provides the submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) leg of the nuclear triad via Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines, a crucial USSTRATCOM asset. Offutt also has deep WWII history — the Enola Gay and Bockscar (B-29s that dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki) were assembled there. Omaha's metro population is ~1 million with a strong veteran community." ], "faqs": [ { "question": "When is Navy Week Omaha 2026?", "answer": "Navy Week Omaha runs June 15–21, 2026, coinciding with the NCAA Men's College World Series (which runs June 12–22) at Charles Schwab Field Omaha." }, { "question": "How do I get tickets to the College World Series?", "answer": "CWS tickets are sold by the NCAA via TD Ameritrade. They are separate from Navy Week — Navy Week's own events (Navy Band, Strike Group VR, community programming) are free." }, { "question": "Where do I park near Charles Schwab Field?", "answer": "Downtown garages (CenturyLink, Hilton, CHI Health Center) all serve the ballpark; expect $20–$40 on game days. ORBT rapid transit on Dodge is a cheaper alternative; park near the Old Market and walk." }, { "question": "Is Navy Week Omaha free?", "answer": "Yes. All official Navy Week events — Navy Band performances, Strike Group VR, STEM exhibits at the SAC Museum — are free. CWS tickets are paid separately." }, { "question": "What's Omaha's military connection?", "answer": "Offutt Air Force Base (10 miles south in Bellevue) is headquarters of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), which controls the U.S. nuclear arsenal — including the Navy's submarine-launched ballistic missile leg of the nuclear triad." } ] }, { "id": 8, "slug": "billings", "name": "Navy Week Billings 2026", "city": "Billings", "state": "Montana", "stateAbbr": "MT", "startDate": "2026-08-17", "endDate": "2026-08-24", "anchorEvent": "Yellowstone International Air Show", "firstTime": false, "firstTimeLocation": false, "firstTimeBadge": null, "status": "upcoming", "coordinates": { "latitude": 45.7833, "longitude": -108.5007 }, "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/city/billings", "officialUrl": "https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Billings-2026/", "navyAssets": [ "U.S. Navy Blue Angels — F/A-18 Super Hornets + C-130J \"Fat Albert\" Super Hercules", "Navy Leap Frogs parachute team (expected)", "U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet \"Rhino\" tactical demo", "USAF F-35A Lightning II demo (host air show)", "Navy bands and Ceremonial Guard", "Hometown Sailors and STEM demonstrations", "Recruiters" ], "keyVenues": [ "Billings Logan International Airport (air show)", "Downtown Billings", "The Rimrocks (sandstone cliffs — air show rim viewpoints)", "MetraPark (Yellowstone County fairgrounds)", "Near Yellowstone National Park (~130 miles)", "Near Little Bighorn Battlefield (~65 miles)" ], "highlights": [ "Blue Angels 80th anniversary performance", "Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet \"Rhino\" tactical demo", "USAF F-35A Lightning II demo", "Navy Leap Frogs parachute team", "\"Fat Albert\" C-130J Super Hercules", "STEM demonstrations", "Navy Band concerts", "Community engagement across Big Sky Country" ], "anchorEventDetail": "The Yellowstone International Air Show is a major air show at Billings Logan International Airport on August 22–23, headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels celebrating their 80th anniversary (founded 1946). The 2023 edition drew approximately 30,000 spectators. The 2026 show combines America's 250th anniversary with the Blue Angels' 80th — a once-in-a-generation convergence.", "firstTimeNote": "Billings is a returning city. Local media confirmed: \"This August, it's Billings' turn again.\" Billings appeared on the 2023 NAVCO schedule during the Yellowstone International Air Show.", "militaryContext": [ "Montana has the 3rd highest percentage of veterans per capita in the nation (after Alaska and Virginia). Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls (~230 miles northwest) is the only active-duty installation in Montana, home to the 341st Missile Wing — one of three USAF bases operating Minuteman III ICBMs (150 missiles), critical to U.S. nuclear deterrence.", "A Navy Reserve Center operates in Billings. The city (population ~120,000, Montana's largest) is known as the \"Magic City\" and sits in the Yellowstone River valley at ~3,100 feet elevation. Being over 1,000 miles from the nearest ocean, it exemplifies the \"heartland\" Navy Week philosophy. Little Bighorn Battlefield (Custer's Last Stand, 1876) is only 65 miles away, adding rich military heritage." ], "faqs": [ { "question": "When is Navy Week Billings 2026?", "answer": "Navy Week Billings runs August 17–24, 2026. The Yellowstone International Air Show (headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels celebrating their 80th anniversary) anchors the weekend, August 22–23." }, { "question": "Where do I watch the Billings air show?", "answer": "Paid viewing is at Billings Logan International Airport (general admission, premium boxes, chalets — tickets at yellowstoneairshow.com). The Rimrocks (Swords Park) above Billings offer a free natural overlook of the airport with dramatic views." }, { "question": "Where do I park for the Yellowstone International Air Show?", "answer": "The air show offers reserved on-airport parking sold with tickets, plus free shuttles from designated off-airport lots in Billings. Plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before showtime." }, { "question": "Are the Blue Angels really performing in Billings?", "answer": "Yes. The Blue Angels are confirmed to headline the Yellowstone International Air Show on Aug 22–23, 2026, celebrating their 80th anniversary." }, { "question": "Is Navy Week Billings free?", "answer": "Navy Week's own community events are free. The air show anchor requires paid tickets — but Rimrocks viewing is free." }, { "question": "What's Montana's military connection?", "answer": "Montana has the 3rd highest percentage of veterans per capita in the nation. Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls operates 150 Minuteman III ICBMs — critical to U.S. nuclear deterrence." } ] }, { "id": 9, "slug": "burlington", "name": "Navy Week Burlington 2026", "city": "Burlington", "state": "Vermont", "stateAbbr": "VT", "startDate": "2026-08-24", "endDate": "2026-08-30", "anchorEvent": "Champlain Valley Fair", "firstTime": true, "firstTimeLocation": true, "firstTimeBadge": null, "status": "upcoming", "coordinates": { "latitude": 44.4759, "longitude": -73.2121 }, "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/city/burlington", "officialUrl": "https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Burlington-2026/", "navyAssets": [ "Navy bands and interactive displays", "Ceremonial Guard", "Hometown Sailors", "STEM demonstrations", "Recruiters" ], "keyVenues": [ "Champlain Valley Exposition/Fairgrounds (Essex Junction)", "Burlington Waterfront Park — home to the \"Lone Sailor\" statue", "Battery Park (War of 1812 British attack site)", "Church Street Marketplace", "Lake Champlain Maritime Museum", "University of Vermont campus", "Ethan Allen Homestead" ], "highlights": [ "Champlain Valley Fair integration", "\"Lone Sailor\" statue at Waterfront Park", "Revolutionary War and War of 1812 naval heritage", "Navy Band performances", "STEM demonstrations", "Community engagement across Vermont", "Lake Champlain Maritime Museum exhibits" ], "anchorEventDetail": "The Champlain Valley Fair is Vermont's largest county fair, running August 28 – September 6 (\"The Ten Best Days of Summer!\") at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. Features agricultural exhibits, midway rides, concerts, motorsports, and nationally recognized performers. Navy Week (Aug 24–30) overlaps with the fair's opening three days, positioning Navy outreach to reach the fair's massive audience.", "firstTimeNote": "Explicitly confirmed as a first-time host by NAVCO. Cmdr. Holland highlighted Burlington as part of the 2026 expansion into new communities.", "militaryContext": [ "Burlington's naval history is exceptionally significant despite its distance from the ocean. The Battle of Valcour Island (October 11, 1776) on Lake Champlain was one of the first naval battles of the American Revolution. Benedict Arnold commanded a Continental Navy fleet that stalled British invasion plans — a strategically decisive delay often cited as foundational to the American naval tradition.", "The Battle of Plattsburgh / Battle of Lake Champlain (September 11, 1814) was a decisive War of 1812 naval victory. Burlington served as a key naval staging base, and Battery Park is named for an 1813 British naval attack. The 158th Fighter Wing (Vermont Air National Guard) was the first ANG unit to receive the F-35A Lightning II (2019). Vermont has approximately 40,000 veterans, one of the highest per-capita rates in New England." ], "faqs": [ { "question": "When is Navy Week Burlington 2026?", "answer": "Navy Week Burlington runs August 24–30, 2026, overlapping the opening three days of the Champlain Valley Fair (Aug 28 – Sep 6)." }, { "question": "Is Burlington Navy Week free?", "answer": "Yes. All official Navy Week events are free. Champlain Valley Fair admission is sold separately by the Fair." }, { "question": "Where is the \"Lone Sailor\" statue in Burlington?", "answer": "The Lone Sailor statue stands at Waterfront Park (20 Lake St) overlooking Lake Champlain — honoring sailors past and present and the lake's naval heritage." }, { "question": "What's Burlington's naval history?", "answer": "The Battle of Valcour Island (1776) on Lake Champlain was one of the first naval battles of the American Revolution. The Battle of Plattsburgh / Battle of Lake Champlain (1814) was a decisive War of 1812 naval victory. Battery Park is named for an 1813 British naval attack on the city." }, { "question": "Where do I park downtown for Navy Week events?", "answer": "Use the Marketplace garage on Cherry Street, or paid waterfront garages near Lake Street. Metered street parking is free on Sundays." }, { "question": "Has Burlington hosted Navy Week before?", "answer": "No. 2026 is Burlington's first time as a Navy Week host city, confirmed by NAVCO." } ] }, { "id": 10, "slug": "cincinnati", "name": "Navy Week Cincinnati 2026", "city": "Cincinnati", "state": "Ohio", "stateAbbr": "OH", "startDate": "2026-09-14", "endDate": "2026-09-20", "anchorEvent": "Zinzinnati Oktoberfest", "firstTime": false, "firstTimeLocation": false, "firstTimeBadge": null, "status": "upcoming", "coordinates": { "latitude": 39.1031, "longitude": -84.512 }, "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/city/cincinnati", "officialUrl": "https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Cincinnati-2026/", "navyAssets": [ "Navy bands and interactive displays (expected)", "Submarine-related outreach (promoted by Naval Submarine League)", "Hometown Sailors and recruiters", "STEM demonstrations", "Community service projects" ], "keyVenues": [ "Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove (Oktoberfest)", "Fountain Square (central gathering space)", "The Banks (riverfront entertainment district)", "Great American Ball Park (Reds MLB)", "Paycor Stadium (Bengals NFL)", "National Underground Railroad Freedom Center", "Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal (National Historic Landmark)" ], "highlights": [ "Zinzinnati Oktoberfest 50th anniversary integration", "USS Cincinnati (LCS-20) heritage", "Navy Band performances at Fountain Square", "STEM exhibits at Cincinnati Museum Center", "Community service across the tri-state area", "Submarine outreach programming", "Sporting event appearances" ], "anchorEventDetail": "Zinzinnati Oktoberfest is the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the United States and second largest in the world (after Munich). 2026 marks its golden jubilee (first held 1976). Held at Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove on the Ohio River, September 17–20. Record 818,532 attendees in 2025. Features the World's Largest Chicken Dance, Running of the Wieners (dachshund races), Samuel Adams Stein Hoisting Championship, and World Brat Eating Championship. Free admission.", "firstTimeNote": "Cincinnati has hosted Navy Week previously, though exact prior years were not identified. Not listed among the seven 2026 first-time host cities.", "militaryContext": [ "The Navy has had five ships named USS Cincinnati — a remarkable naming tradition. The most notable was the Civil War ironclad gunboat that served on the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers; sunk during the Siege of Vicksburg (1863), six crew members received the Medal of Honor. The current USS Cincinnati (LCS-20) is an Independence-class littoral combat ship.", "Cincinnati's Ohio River location was strategically critical during the Civil War — a staging area for Union forces and a center for building ironclad gunboats. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (~60 miles northeast in Dayton) is a major USAF installation. Ohio has approximately 730,000 veterans — one of the largest veteran populations in the country." ], "faqs": [ { "question": "When is Navy Week Cincinnati 2026?", "answer": "Navy Week Cincinnati runs September 14–20, 2026, leading into Oktoberfest Zinzinnati (Sep 17–20) at Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove." }, { "question": "Is Oktoberfest Zinzinnati free?", "answer": "Yes. General admission to Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is free. Food, drinks, and some specialty events (Stein Hoisting, Beer Stein Race) are pay-as-you-go." }, { "question": "Where do I park for Oktoberfest and Navy Week events?", "answer": "Use The Banks garages or the Fountain Square underground garage and walk to Sawyer Point. Expect heavy demand — arrive early on Saturday." }, { "question": "Is there a USS Cincinnati?", "answer": "Yes. The current USS Cincinnati (LCS-20) is an Independence-class littoral combat ship — the fifth Navy ship to carry the city's name." }, { "question": "What is the World's Largest Chicken Dance?", "answer": "A signature Oktoberfest Zinzinnati tradition where tens of thousands of attendees do the Chicken Dance simultaneously on Fountain Square — a Guinness-recognized record event." }, { "question": "Is Navy Week Cincinnati free?", "answer": "Yes. All official Navy Week Cincinnati events are free and open to the public." } ] }, { "id": 11, "slug": "sussex-county", "name": "Navy Week Sussex County 2026", "city": "Sussex County", "state": "Delaware", "stateAbbr": "DE", "startDate": "2026-10-20", "endDate": "2026-10-26", "anchorEvent": "Rehoboth Seawitch Festival", "firstTime": true, "firstTimeLocation": true, "firstTimeBadge": null, "status": "upcoming", "coordinates": { "latitude": 38.7209, "longitude": -75.0766 }, "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/city/sussex-county", "officialUrl": "https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Sussex-County-2026/", "navyAssets": [ "Navy bands and interactive displays (expected)", "Ceremonial Guard (expected)", "Hometown Sailors and recruiters", "STEM demonstrations", "Potential small Navy vessel visit (coastal location)" ], "keyVenues": [ "Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk & Bandstand", "Rehoboth Avenue (parade route)", "Rehoboth Beach Convention Center", "Dewey Beach", "Cape Henlopen State Park (Fort Miles — WWII coastal defense)", "Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum", "Delaware Seashore State Park" ], "highlights": [ "Rehoboth Seawitch Festival coastal integration", "Fort Miles WWII coastal defense heritage", "Navy Band performances at the Bandstand", "STEM demonstrations", "Boardwalk interactive exhibits", "Community engagement across beach towns", "Maritime heritage programming" ], "anchorEventDetail": "The Rehoboth Seawitch Festival is a beloved Halloween-themed coastal festival in Rehoboth Beach, produced by the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce since 1989. Named THE BEST Annual Festival (Downstate) in Delaware Today Magazine (2022, 2023) and featured in HGTV's \"21 Great Fall Festivals.\" Events include the Sea Witch Costume Parade down Rehoboth Avenue, Costumed Dog Parade, Sea Witch 5K, trick-or-treating, hayrides, and scarecrow trail. Free admission to most events.", "firstTimeNote": "Confirmed as a first-time host by NAVCO. Sussex County's coastal location on Delaware Bay provides a natural connection to the Navy's maritime mission.", "militaryContext": [ "Dover Air Force Base (~45 miles north) is the largest aerial port in the Department of Defense, home to the 436th Airlift Wing (C-5M Super Galaxy & C-17 Globemaster III) and the only Continental U.S. Port Mortuary — where fallen service members are returned with dignity. It contributes ~$470 million annually to Delaware's economy.", "Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen is a WWII-era coastal defense installation whose observation towers still line the beaches. Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution (\"The First State\"). The state has approximately 70,000 veterans. As a Mid-Atlantic beach resort area, the Rehoboth Seawitch Festival draws visitors from DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, multiplying outreach impact." ], "faqs": [ { "question": "When is Navy Week Sussex County 2026?", "answer": "Navy Week Sussex County runs October 20–26, 2026, coinciding with the Rehoboth Seawitch Festival in Rehoboth Beach (the festival traditionally runs the last weekend of October)." }, { "question": "Is Navy Week Sussex County free?", "answer": "Yes. All official Navy Week events and Rehoboth Seawitch Festival admission are free. Some festival activities (the Sea Witch 5K race) have separate registration fees." }, { "question": "Where do I park in Rehoboth Beach?", "answer": "Use paid meters or seasonal lots; expect $3/hour during the day. Rehoboth Avenue closes to vehicles during the Sea Witch parade — park on side streets and walk." }, { "question": "Can I visit Fort Miles?", "answer": "Yes. Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen State Park preserves WWII coastal defense towers and batteries. Out-of-state vehicles pay a Delaware Seashore park entry fee." }, { "question": "Has Sussex County hosted Navy Week before?", "answer": "No. 2026 is Sussex County's first time as a Navy Week host city, confirmed by NAVCO." }, { "question": "How far is Dover Air Force Base?", "answer": "Dover AFB — the largest aerial port in the Department of Defense — is about 45 miles north of Rehoboth Beach via DE-1." } ] }, { "id": 12, "slug": "flagstaff", "name": "Navy Week Flagstaff 2026", "city": "Flagstaff", "state": "Arizona", "stateAbbr": "AZ", "startDate": "2026-11-09", "endDate": "2026-11-16", "anchorEvent": "Route 66 Centennial and Ultra Run", "firstTime": true, "firstTimeLocation": true, "firstTimeBadge": null, "status": "upcoming", "coordinates": { "latitude": 35.1983, "longitude": -111.6513 }, "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/city/flagstaff", "officialUrl": "https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Flagstaff-2026/", "navyAssets": [ "Navy bands for public performances", "STEM exhibits at Northern Arizona University", "Interactive displays at Heritage Square", "Community outreach across Coconino County", "Recruiters" ], "keyVenues": [ "Heritage Square (downtown gathering space)", "Historic Downtown Flagstaff / Route 66 corridor", "Northern Arizona University (~30,000 students)", "Wheeler Park (adjacent to City Hall)", "The Orpheum Theater", "Lowell Observatory (where Pluto was discovered)", "Thorpe Park" ], "highlights": [ "Route 66 Centennial — grand finale of \"Road Trip to 250\"", "Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station heritage", "Navy Band performances in historic downtown", "STEM exhibits at Northern Arizona University", "Navajo Code Talker heritage connection", "Route 66 UltraRun (140-mile ultramarathon)", "Community outreach across Coconino County" ], "anchorEventDetail": "The Route 66 Centennial celebrates the 100th anniversary of U.S. Route 66, established November 11, 1926. The \"Mother Road\" ran 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, passing directly through Flagstaff — which sits at the highest elevation on the entire route (7,000 feet). The city retains 14.2 miles of original Route 66. The Route 66 UltraRun (November 13–16) is a 140-mile ultramarathon along the longest remaining unbroken stretch of Route 66.", "firstTimeNote": "Flagstaff is the grand finale of the 2026 \"Road Trip to 250\" — the symbolic destination of the Navy's cross-country journey. The Navy literally operates a facility in Flagstaff.", "militaryContext": [ "The Navy literally operates a facility in Flagstaff. The United States Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station (NOFS), established 1955, sits 5 miles west at 7,600 feet. It houses the largest telescope operated by the U.S. Navy — the 1.55m Kaj Strand Astrometric Reflector, which discovered Pluto's moon Charon in 1978. NOFS provides critical data for NASA deep-space navigation.", "Camp Navajo (12 miles west) is the largest National Guard training facility in Arizona — 28,347 acres originally built as the Navajo Ordnance Depot (1942) for WWII ammunition storage. Arizona has ~500,000+ veterans, and the nearby Navajo Nation is homeland of the legendary Navajo Code Talkers who served in WWII. The symbolism of the Navy's \"Road Trip to 250\" ending on the Mother Road during its centennial is exceptionally compelling." ], "faqs": [ { "question": "When is Navy Week Flagstaff 2026?", "answer": "Navy Week Flagstaff runs November 9–16, 2026 — the grand finale of the \"Road Trip to 250\" — coinciding with the Route 66 Centennial (Route 66 was designated November 11, 1926)." }, { "question": "Is there a Navy facility in Flagstaff?", "answer": "Yes. The U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station (NOFS), established 1955, sits 5 miles west of town at 7,600 feet. It houses the Navy's largest telescope (the 1.55m Kaj Strand Astrometric Reflector) and discovered Pluto's moon Charon in 1978." }, { "question": "Is Navy Week Flagstaff free?", "answer": "Yes. All official Navy Week Flagstaff events are free and open to the public." }, { "question": "Where do I park downtown for Navy Week events?", "answer": "Use paid meters or downtown city garages (Aspen/Beaver St garage is most central). Wheeler Park lot is free evenings and weekends." }, { "question": "How does the Route 66 Centennial tie in?", "answer": "November 11, 2026 is the 100th anniversary of U.S. Route 66's 1926 designation. Flagstaff sits at the highest point on the original Mother Road (7,000 ft) and retains 14.2 miles of original Route 66." }, { "question": "What about the Navajo Code Talkers?", "answer": "The Navajo Nation, homeland of the legendary WWII Navajo Code Talkers, is just east of Flagstaff. Navy Week Flagstaff includes outreach acknowledging this heritage." } ] } ], "faqs": [ { "question": "What is Navy Week?", "answer": "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." }, { "question": "Is Navy Week free to attend?", "answer": "Yes, all Navy Week events are completely free and open to the public. This includes Blue Angels demonstrations, Navy Band concerts, Leap Frogs parachute jumps, STEM exhibits, meet-and-greet opportunities with sailors, and ship tours at coastal stops. Some anchor events hosted by local partners may have their own admission fees." }, { "question": "How many cities does Navy Week visit in 2026?", "answer": "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. Eight of the 12 stops mark a first-time Navy Week location — Rio Grande Valley, Hilo, Lexington, the National Parks nationwide format, Harrisburg, Burlington, Sussex County, and Flagstaff — including an unprecedented nationwide format during National Park Week." }, { "question": "What events happen during a typical Navy Week?", "answer": "Each Navy Week deploys 50 to 100 sailors who participate in roughly 75 to 100 community events over about a week. Typical activities include 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, ship tours at coastal stops, and opportunities to meet active-duty sailors and Navy leadership." }, { "question": "Can I meet sailors at Navy Week?", "answer": "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." }, { "question": "What are the Blue Angels?", "answer": "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 performed at the Air Dot Show in Harrisburg, PA (May 23–24) and are scheduled to fly at the Yellowstone International Air Show in Billings, MT in August, during their respective Navy Weeks." }, { "question": "Where can I find the Navy Week schedule?", "answer": "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." }, { "question": "How long has Navy Week been running?", "answer": "Navy Week has been the Navy's principal community outreach program since 2005, making 2026 its 22nd 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 more than 140 million Americans annually." } ], "fleetWeek": [ { "slug": "san-francisco", "city": "San Francisco", "state": "California", "stateAbbr": "CA", "name": "San Francisco Fleet Week 2026", "season": "fall", "monthLabel": "October", "status": "scheduled", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/san-francisco", "officialUrl": "https://fleetweeksf.org/", "festivalDates": "October 4–12, 2026", "startDate": "2026-10-04", "endDate": "2026-10-12", "hasOfficialFleetWeek": true, "hasAirShow": true, "summary": "The West Coast’s biggest fleet week — Blue Angels over the bay, a Parade of Ships under the Golden Gate, and free ship tours along the Embarcadero.", "datePublished": "2026-06-10", "dateModified": "2026-07-13", "lastVerified": "July 13, 2026" }, { "slug": "new-york", "city": "New York", "state": "New York", "stateAbbr": "NY", "name": "Fleet Week New York 2026", "season": "summer", "monthLabel": "July", "status": "off-season", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/new-york", "officialUrl": "https://sail4th.org/", "festivalDates": "July 3–8, 2026", "startDate": "2026-07-03", "endDate": "2026-07-08", "hasOfficialFleetWeek": true, "hasAirShow": true, "summary": "For America’s 250th, New York trades its Memorial Day Fleet Week for SAIL250 — a July 4 Parade of Sail up the Hudson, an international naval review, and a Blue Angels-led flyover over the harbor.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-13", "lastVerified": "July 13, 2026" }, { "slug": "los-angeles", "city": "Los Angeles", "state": "California", "stateAbbr": "CA", "name": "LA Fleet Week 2026", "season": "spring", "monthLabel": "May", "status": "off-season", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/los-angeles", "officialUrl": "https://lafleetweek.com/", "festivalDates": "May 22–25, 2026 (concluded)", "startDate": "2026-05-22", "endDate": "2026-05-25", "hasOfficialFleetWeek": true, "hasAirShow": false, "summary": "Southern California’s Memorial Day kickoff to summer — free ship tours and a waterfront expo beside the museum Battleship IOWA in San Pedro. No air show.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-13", "lastVerified": "July 13, 2026" }, { "slug": "seattle", "city": "Seattle", "state": "Washington", "stateAbbr": "WA", "name": "Seafair Fleet Week 2026", "season": "summer", "monthLabel": "July–August", "status": "scheduled", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/seattle", "officialUrl": "https://www.seafair.org/fleet-week/", "festivalDates": "July 21 – August 2, 2026", "startDate": "2026-07-21", "endDate": "2026-08-02", "hasOfficialFleetWeek": true, "hasAirShow": true, "summary": "Seattle’s summer classic — the Blue Angels over Lake Washington, a Parade of Ships into Elliott Bay, and free ship tours at Pier 46. Free from the lakeside parks; festival grounds ticketed.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-13", "lastVerified": "July 13, 2026" }, { "slug": "san-diego", "city": "San Diego", "state": "California", "stateAbbr": "CA", "name": "Fleet Week San Diego 2026", "season": "fall", "monthLabel": "November", "status": "scheduled", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/san-diego", "officialUrl": "https://fleetweeksandiego.org/", "festivalDates": "November 6–15, 2026", "startDate": "2026-11-06", "endDate": "2026-11-15", "hasOfficialFleetWeek": true, "hasAirShow": false, "summary": "America’s original fleet week, in the country’s biggest Navy town — free ship tours at Broadway Pier and a Sea & Air Parade across San Diego Bay. (The Blue Angels fly the separate Miramar show.)", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-13", "lastVerified": "July 13, 2026" }, { "slug": "portland", "city": "Portland", "state": "Oregon", "stateAbbr": "OR", "name": "Rose Festival Fleet Week 2026", "season": "spring", "monthLabel": "June", "status": "off-season", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/portland", "officialUrl": "https://www.rosefestival.org/events/2026/fleetweek", "festivalDates": "June 4–7, 2026 (concluded)", "startDate": "2026-06-04", "endDate": "2026-06-07", "hasOfficialFleetWeek": true, "hasAirShow": false, "summary": "One of the country’s oldest fleet weeks — U.S., Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy ships sail up the Willamette, lift the downtown bridges, and open for free tours at the waterfront. No air show.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-08", "lastVerified": "July 8, 2026" }, { "slug": "new-orleans", "city": "New Orleans", "state": "Louisiana", "stateAbbr": "LA", "name": "SAIL250 New Orleans 2026", "season": "spring", "monthLabel": "May", "status": "off-season", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/new-orleans", "officialUrl": "https://sail250neworleans.com/", "festivalDates": "May 27–Jun 1, 2026 (concluded)", "startDate": "2026-05-27", "endDate": "2026-06-01", "hasOfficialFleetWeek": true, "hasAirShow": false, "summary": "New Orleans has no annual fleet week — but in 2026 the SAIL250 tall-ship flotilla visited the Mississippi riverfront for America’s 250th before sailing on to the East Coast.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-08", "lastVerified": "July 8, 2026" }, { "slug": "norfolk", "city": "Norfolk", "state": "Virginia", "stateAbbr": "VA", "name": "Sail250 Virginia 2026", "season": "summer", "monthLabel": "June", "status": "off-season", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/norfolk", "officialUrl": "https://sail250virginia.com/", "festivalDates": "Jun 12–23, 2026", "startDate": "2026-06-12", "endDate": "2026-06-23", "hasOfficialFleetWeek": true, "hasAirShow": false, "summary": "At the world’s largest naval base, Hampton Roads hosted Sail250 Virginia in June 2026 — a Parade of Sail up the Elizabeth River, free ship tours, and a rare Naval Station Norfolk open house.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-08", "lastVerified": "July 8, 2026" }, { "slug": "baltimore", "city": "Baltimore", "state": "Maryland", "stateAbbr": "MD", "name": "SAIL250 Maryland 2026", "season": "summer", "monthLabel": "June", "status": "off-season", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/baltimore", "officialUrl": "https://sail250md.org/", "festivalDates": "Jun 24–Jul 1, 2026", "startDate": "2026-06-24", "endDate": "2026-07-01", "hasOfficialFleetWeek": true, "hasAirShow": true, "summary": "The air-show leg of the 2026 tall-ship flotilla — SAIL250 Maryland filled Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with ships while jet teams flew over the Patapsco off Fort McHenry.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-08", "lastVerified": "July 8, 2026" }, { "slug": "boston", "city": "Boston", "state": "Massachusetts", "stateAbbr": "MA", "name": "Sail Boston 2026", "season": "summer", "monthLabel": "July", "status": "scheduled", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/boston", "officialUrl": "https://www.sailboston.com/", "festivalDates": "Jul 11–16, 2026", "startDate": "2026-07-11", "endDate": "2026-07-16", "hasOfficialFleetWeek": true, "hasAirShow": false, "summary": "In the home port of USS Constitution, Sail Boston brings the America-250 tall-ship flotilla into Boston Harbor in July — a Grand Parade of Sail and free ship tours. No air show.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-13", "lastVerified": "July 13, 2026" }, { "slug": "houston", "city": "Houston", "state": "Texas", "stateAbbr": "TX", "name": "Fleet Week Houston 2026", "season": "spring", "monthLabel": "April", "status": "off-season", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/houston", "officialUrl": "https://fleetweekhouston.com/", "festivalDates": "Apr 15–22, 2026 (concluded)", "startDate": "2026-04-15", "endDate": "2026-04-22", "hasOfficialFleetWeek": true, "hasAirShow": false, "summary": "Texas’ first-ever fleet week — the inaugural Fleet Week Houston (April 2026) hosted USS Kearsarge and the fleet down the coast at Galveston for America’s 250th.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-08", "lastVerified": "July 8, 2026" }, { "slug": "galveston", "city": "Galveston", "state": "Texas", "stateAbbr": "TX", "name": "Fleet Week Galveston 2026", "season": "spring", "monthLabel": "April", "status": "off-season", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/galveston", "officialUrl": "https://fleetweekhouston.com/", "festivalDates": "Apr 15–22, 2026 (concluded)", "startDate": "2026-04-15", "endDate": "2026-04-22", "hasOfficialFleetWeek": true, "hasAirShow": false, "summary": "The Gulf-coast venue for Texas’ first fleet week — Galveston hosted the dawn Parade of Ships and the tours at Seawolf Park for Fleet Week Houston 2026 (same event).", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-08", "lastVerified": "July 8, 2026" }, { "slug": "philadelphia", "city": "Philadelphia", "state": "Pennsylvania", "stateAbbr": "PA", "name": "The Navy in Philadelphia 2026", "season": "fall", "monthLabel": "October", "status": "none", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/philadelphia", "officialUrl": null, "festivalDates": null, "startDate": null, "endDate": null, "hasOfficialFleetWeek": false, "hasAirShow": false, "summary": "No annual fleet week — but Philadelphia is the birthplace of the U.S. Navy and Marines, with the cruiser Olympia and submarine Becuna open year-round at Penn’s Landing.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-06-28", "lastVerified": "June 28, 2026" }, { "slug": "miami", "city": "Miami", "state": "Florida", "stateAbbr": "FL", "name": "Hyundai Air & Sea Show 2026", "season": "spring", "monthLabel": "May", "status": "off-season", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/miami", "officialUrl": "https://usasalute.com/", "festivalDates": "May 23–24, 2026 (concluded)", "startDate": "2026-05-23", "endDate": "2026-05-24", "hasOfficialFleetWeek": false, "hasAirShow": true, "summary": "No ship-tour fleet week in South Florida — the Memorial Day Hyundai Air & Sea Show over Miami Beach, headlined by the Thunderbirds, is the region’s military spectacle.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-13", "lastVerified": "July 13, 2026" }, { "slug": "chicago", "city": "Chicago", "state": "Illinois", "stateAbbr": "IL", "name": "The Navy in Chicago 2026", "season": "summer", "monthLabel": "August", "status": "none", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/fleetweek/chicago", "officialUrl": null, "festivalDates": null, "startDate": null, "endDate": null, "hasOfficialFleetWeek": false, "hasAirShow": false, "summary": "No fleet week in Chicago — but the region is home to the Navy’s only boot camp and the WWII Lake Michigan training carriers. The August Air & Water Show is the lakefront’s spectacle.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-13", "lastVerified": "July 13, 2026" } ], "jetTeams": [ { "id": "blue-angels", "name": "Blue Angels", "fullName": "U.S. Navy Blue Angels", "branch": "U.S. Navy", "aircraft": "F/A-18 Super Hornet", "homeBase": "NAS Pensacola, Florida", "year": 2026, "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/blue-angels", "schedule": [ { "datesLabel": "Mar 14", "startDate": "2026-03-14", "endDate": "2026-03-14", "city": "Yuma", "state": "AZ", "show": "MCAS Yuma Airshow", "published": false, "url": null }, { "datesLabel": "Mar 21–22", "startDate": "2026-03-21", "endDate": "2026-03-22", "city": "Glendale", "state": "AZ", "show": "Luke Days", "published": false, "url": null }, { "datesLabel": "Mar 28–29", "startDate": "2026-03-28", "endDate": "2026-03-29", "city": "Meridian", "state": "MS", "show": "NAS Meridian Air Show", "published": false, "url": null }, { "datesLabel": "Apr 11–12", "startDate": 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"datesLabel": "Oct 10–11", "startDate": "2026-10-10", "endDate": "2026-10-11", "city": "Sacramento", "state": "CA", "show": "California Capital Airshow", "published": false, "url": null }, { "datesLabel": "Oct 17–18", "startDate": "2026-10-17", "endDate": "2026-10-18", "city": "Jacksonville", "state": "FL", "show": "NAS Jacksonville Air Show", "published": false, "url": null }, { "datesLabel": "Oct 24–25", "startDate": "2026-10-24", "endDate": "2026-10-25", "city": "Wichita", "state": "KS", "show": "Wichita Air Show", "published": false, "url": null }, { "datesLabel": "Oct 31–Nov 1", "startDate": "2026-10-31", "endDate": "2026-11-01", "city": "Houston", "state": "TX", "show": "Wings Over Houston", "published": false, "url": null } ] } ], "jetTeamCities": [ { "team": "blue-angels", "slug": "anchorage", "city": "Anchorage", "state": "AK", "name": "Blue Angels Anchorage 2026: Arctic Thunder at JBER", "show": "Arctic Thunder Air Show & Open House", "venue": "Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson", "admission": "FREE", "datesLabel": "August 8–9, 2026", "startDate": "2026-08-08", "endDate": "2026-08-09", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/blue-angels/anchorage", "summary": "The Blue Angels headline Arctic Thunder at JBER — Alaska's biggest public event, free, with the Chugach Mountains as the show's back wall.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-13", "lastVerified": "July 13, 2026" }, { "team": "blue-angels", "slug": "annapolis", "city": "Annapolis", "state": "MD", "name": "Blue Angels Annapolis 2026: U.S. Naval Academy Air Show", "show": "U.S. Naval Academy Air Show (Commissioning Week)", "venue": "Over the Severn River, Annapolis", "admission": "FREE", "datesLabel": "May 20, 2026", "startDate": "2026-05-20", "endDate": "2026-05-20", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/blue-angels/annapolis", "summary": "The Blue Angels fly over the Severn River for the U.S. Naval Academy's Commissioning Week — a free midweek, hometown-Navy tradition beside the Academy in Annapolis.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-08", "lastVerified": "July 8, 2026" }, { "team": "thunderbirds", "slug": "branson", "city": "Branson", "state": "MO", "name": "Thunderbirds Branson 2026: Branson Air Show", "show": "Branson Air Show", "venue": "Branson Airport", "admission": "TICKETED", "datesLabel": "September 5–7, 2026", "startDate": "2026-09-05", "endDate": "2026-09-07", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/thunderbirds/branson", "summary": "The Thunderbirds headline the Branson Air Show over Labor Day weekend — jet aerobatics over the Ozark ridgelines at the privately built Branson Airport.", "datePublished": "2026-06-11", "dateModified": "2026-07-13", "lastVerified": "July 13, 2026" } ], "airShows": [ { "slug": "oceana", "name": "NAS Oceana Air Show", "city": "Virginia Beach", "state": "VA", "base": "NAS Oceana", "headliner": "U.S. Navy Blue Angels", "admission": "FREE", "datesLabel": "September 19–20, 2026", "startDate": "2026-09-19", "endDate": "2026-09-20", "status": "scheduled", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/air-show/oceana", "officialUrl": "https://oceanaairshow.com", "summary": "The U.S. Navy's largest open house at its East Coast Master Jet Base in Virginia Beach — September 19–20, 2026, headlined by the Blue Angels with free admission.", "datePublished": "2026-06-15", "dateModified": "2026-07-13", "lastVerified": "July 13, 2026" }, { "slug": "miramar", "name": "MCAS Miramar Air Show", "city": "San Diego", "state": "CA", "base": "MCAS Miramar", "headliner": "U.S. Navy Blue Angels", "admission": "FREE", "datesLabel": "September 25–27, 2026", "startDate": "2026-09-25", "endDate": "2026-09-27", "status": "scheduled", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/air-show/miramar", "officialUrl": "https://miramarairshow.com", "summary": "The largest military air show in the U.S., headlined by the Blue Angels at MCAS Miramar in San Diego — September 25–27, 2026, with free admission and parking.", "datePublished": "2026-06-15", "dateModified": "2026-07-13", "lastVerified": "July 13, 2026" }, { "slug": "san-diego", "name": "San Diego Air Show", "city": "San Diego", "state": "CA", "base": "MCAS Miramar", "headliner": "U.S. Navy Blue Angels", "admission": "FREE", "datesLabel": "September 25–27, 2026", "startDate": "2026-09-25", "endDate": "2026-09-27", "status": "scheduled", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/air-show/san-diego", "officialUrl": "https://miramarairshow.com", "summary": "The \"San Diego Air Show\" is the MCAS Miramar Air Show — the largest military air show in the U.S., held September 25–27, 2026 with the Blue Angels and free admission.", "datePublished": "2026-06-15", "dateModified": "2026-07-13", "lastVerified": "July 13, 2026" }, { "slug": "andrews", "name": "Joint Base Andrews Air Show", "city": "Camp Springs", "state": "MD", "base": "Joint Base Andrews", "headliner": "Rotating military jet teams (Thunderbirds, F-35A demo)", "admission": "FREE", "datesLabel": "2026 dates to be confirmed", "startDate": "", "endDate": "", "status": "scheduled", "url": "https://www.navyweek.org/air-show/andrews", "officialUrl": "https://jbandrewsairshow.com", "summary": "The premier air show in the Nation’s Capital, at the home of Air Force One near Washington, DC — free admission, with the 2026 date updating as it’s announced.", "datePublished": "2026-06-15", "dateModified": "2026-07-13", "lastVerified": "July 13, 2026" } ] }