SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — San Francisco’s Fleet Week is on. Making it happen are international allies from Colombia and Canada.
“The skies over the Bay Area will still be filled with airshows and our neighborhoods will be alive with celebration and pride. There is no better place to host Fleet Week than right here in San Francisco,” said SF Mayor Daniel Lurie.
The Canadian Snowbirds, from the Royal Canadian Air Force, made a strong entrance into the San Francisco skies Wednesday afternoon flying the route they’ll be taking for the show.
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Their arrival was just hours after the Blue Angels and all U.S. Navy and Marine Corps confirmed they won’t be part of this year’s Fleet Week due to the government shutdown.
“World famous, San Francisco Fleet Week air show presented by United and that features the Canadian, the Royal Air Force Snowbirds, also the Patriot jet demonstration team, as well as the P-51 Mustang. Great tribute to the World War Two efforts is incredible aircraft,” said Lewis Loeven, CEO of SF Fleet Week.
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Loeven said he was glad to see the international support.
“So happy and proud that the Canadians were going to come to San Francisco Fleet Week. They’ve been on the schedule for quite some time, and they’re on their way. The Colombian ship Gloria, absolutely fabulous. It’s a tall ship,” said Loeven.
The official flagship and training vessel of the Colombian Navy ARC Gloria sailed into the San Francisco Bay Wednesday morning a day ahead of schedule. The crew of cadets aboard documented the exciting moments sending messages to their loved ones as they sailed into San Francisco showing off the iconic tall ship that visits more than 70 counties around the world.
“He represents and not only a sail training ship, but also, he represents our culture, our music, our people, our traditions,” said Sonia Pereira, Consul General of Colombia in San Francisco.
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Consul Pereira spoke about the significance of the ARC Gloria sailing into the Bay for Fleet Week.
“He’s coming from Mexico and now San Francisco. The time (Gloria was in San Francisco) was seven years ago,” said Consul Pereira and added, “very excited and we are inviting everybody.”
The tours on the Gloria will begin Thursday at 10 a.m. at Pier 15 and 17 until Monday.
Be sure to check the Fleet Week website for the most up to date information.
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