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Houston Postpones Inaugural Fleet Week to 2026 as Federal Shutdown Continues

City officials said the funding lapse constrained military participation after consulting with U.S. Navy leadership.

Overview

  • The Nov. 5–12 schedule has been postponed, and organizers will announce new 2026 dates when they are set.
  • The Fleet Week Houston Steering Committee is working with partners to develop a revised schedule.
  • Mayor John Whitmire said he was disappointed by the delay and wants the city's first Fleet Week to be an exceptional experience.
  • This would have been the first time Fleet Week was held in Houston or anywhere in Texas.
  • Fleet Week traditionally features Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard ships, aircraft and public demonstrations in host cities.