8 Can’t Miss Events During Fleet Week Houston

8 Can't Miss Events During Fleet Week Houston

Celebration will bring vessels, more than 1,000 servicemembers to the City

April 6, 2026 -- The inaugural Fleet Week Houston will bring three major military vessels, more than 1,000 active-duty U.S. servicemembers, and a series of events to Houston April 15-22.

Houstonians and visitors will get the chance to tour USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), USS Minneapolis-St. Paul (LCS-21), USS St. Louis (LCS-19), and USCGC Edgar Culbertson (WPC-1137), which will be docked along the Houston Ship Channel. The event also presents an opportunity for Houston to welcome servicemembers through dozens of events across the community at schools, museums parks, ballgames, and more. Here are a few of the highlighted events happening during Fleet Week Houston:

April 15: Parade of Ships
Seawolf Park, Galveston
Watch the parade of ships into the Houston Ship Channel to kick-off the inaugural Fleet Week Houston, and welcome the more than 1,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who will be participating in the week-long festivities. Details ...

April 16: Fleet Week on the Plaza
The Plaza at Avenida Houston, Downtown
Enjoy this free concert featuring live music from Houston's own The Suffers, Navy Band Southeast, and special guests. Guests can enjoy food trucks, games, photo ops, and more. Details ...

April 18 and 19: Fleet Week Houston Aviation Exhibit
Lone Star Flight Museum, Ellington Airport Area
Ellington Airport and Lone Star Flight Museum present a unique opportunity to see and interact with a variety of visiting Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aircraft. This special static display will feature aircraft flown today, as well as historical examples of aviation in the sea services. Details ...

April 18 and 19: Fleet Week Expo
Post Houston, Downtown
Experience each of the visiting sea services, as well as other public agencies, through interactive experiences, entertainment, talks, and demonstrations. The EXPO will also feature local Houston culture, food, experiences, businesses, and more. The EXPO will also serve as the launch point for the buses taking visitors to attend ship tours in the Port all week long. Details ...

April 18: East End Block Party
Navigation Esplanade, East End
Celebrate Fleet Week with a traditional carne asada (backyard barbecue) in Houston's historic East End. With live music, Lucha Libre wrestling, and BBQ from some of Houston's most well-respected pit masters, there's something for everyone. Details

April 19: Exhibition at Sylvan Beach
Sylvan Beach Park, La Porte
This is your chance to see the elite capabilities of our military up close through high-action demonstrations and interactive displays. Whether you're a military buff, a family looking for a Sunday adventure, or a proud Texan wanting to honor our service members, you'll want to see this exhibition. Details ...

April 20: Fleet Week Street Festival and Drone Show
Main Street (between Bryan Ave. and Toddville Rd.), Seabrook
Seabrook's Main Street will come alive with a Street Festival & Fleet Week Drone Show, celebrating our nation's veterans and servicemembers. Details ...

April 18 and 19: Concerts in the Park Presented by ExxonMobil
A series of concerts will be held in local parks featuring ceremonial service bands. Details ...

For the full schedule of events, sponsorship opportunities, and additional details, visit the official Fleet Week Houston website:fleetweekhouston.com.

Group tours of the visiting vessels for companies, youth groups, civic organizations and others are still available. Those interested in scheduling a group tour should reach out to Mr. Jay Cope at 504-957-6305 or [email protected].

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About the U.S. Navy The United States Navy maintains a forward-deployed presence around the world that is capable of executing the Navy's core responsibilities, including forward presence, deterrence, sea control, power projection, and maritime security. For more information, visit www.navy.mil.

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