A Spectacular Friday on La Grande Golden Gate Bridge
Be among the first to get a once-in-a-lifetime first day air show experience!
Join Harvard Club of San Francisco and MIT club in welcoming our nation’s greatest asset: U.S. Navy Sailors and celebrating the U.S. Navy’s 250th Anniversary of defending freedom and protecting prosperity. This year’s edition marks the first time demonstration from all three branches’ F-35 fighters of Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.
Date: October 10, 2025
Time: 10 AM to 5 PM
Address: 210 Lincoln Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94129 VIEW Map
Registration Check-In Meeting Point: Picnic Table 1
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Parade of Ships: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The ships will sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and past the San Francisco waterfront as part of the celebration.
***The ships are only scheduled for Friday performance.***
Air Show: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Incredible blend of line up and all-time favorites with special performance by the Canadian Snowbirds and a history making first time demonstrations by all three U.S. F-35 Fighters.
Blue Angels: 3:00 PM
The headliner features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels performing over the San Francisco Bay
Presidio Trust Picnic Place Locations:
Picnic Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4 are reserved.
⭐⭐⭐ We highly recommend to come early if you want to secure a space in the Golden Gate Meadow and East Meadow lawn areas (FCFS basis) in front of the picnic tables.⭐⭐⭐
REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDE: $10 food/drink credit @Presidio Pop Up + one non-alcoholic drink (soda, bottled water)
HCSF Members: $25
Non-Members: $45 Not a member? Register here and get the membership registration fee!
Kids under 5 are free
MIT Members: $25
MIT Non-Members: $45
Click here to register
No refunds.
At ease, sailor. Tips for an amazing experience:
1. Arrive early for prime viewing—particularly in the lawn area
2. Use public or shared transport—Muni Lines (30, 43) connect to Marina Green and Embarcadero; Uber/Lyft drop off: 210 Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco (Presidio Tunnel Tops)
3. Use private transport—parking space is FCFS at the back of the picnic area including 4 handicap parking spaces View Parking Lot Location
4. Bring protections and accessories—ear plugs, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, binoculars, etc.
5. Be weather-ready—October fog is common, dress in layers
6. Bring your fun-self—take a lot of photos and videos and have a fabulous time
7. Kid-friendly event—enjoy family time with the kids, activities such as face paint, coloring, etc. are encouraged (bring your own supplies)
8. Bring Your Picnic Basket—in addition to the $10 food credit, bring your own food/drink and picnic accessories are encouraged
Eight Fun Facts About The Navy’s Anniversary: *
1. U.S. Navy was actually formed twice! The Continental Navy was formed on October 13th, 1775 – roughly six months after the start of the Revolutionary War – and was disbanded after the war in 1785. Our country went without a navy for nine years, however, this lack of defense made us an easy target for pirates. Under the Naval Act of 1794, our country’s navy was resurrected and re-named the U.S. Navy.
2. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world. With 323,000 active and 109,000 personnel, the U.S. Navy is the world’s largest in terms of manpower. Our navy also maintains an impressive fleet, with 288 battle force ships, 10 aircraft carriers, nine amphibious assault ships, 22 cruisers, 62 destroyers, 17 frigates, 72 submarines and 3,700 aircraft.
3. Six U.S. presidents served in the US Navy during WWII
John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. In fact, every president from 1961 to 1993 save for Ronald Reagan was a Navy veteran!
4. The U.S. Navy has an impressive global reach
The U.S. Navy operates in nearly every major body of water around the globe: the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf and the Horn of Africa. Additionally, the U.S. Navy also deploys ships to Europe, Japan and the Persian Gulf.
5. “NCIS” is more than just a TV show
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is the primary law enforcement agency of the United States Department of the Navy. This team of naval investigators comprised of 1,200 Special Agents, 900 civilian professionals and over 200 military members operate from 140 locations around the world to prevent terrorism, protect secrets, and reduce crime.
6. The name “SEALS” isn’t a reference to aquatic mammals
Navy SEALS are members of a Naval Special Warfare unit that are rigorously trained for unconventional warfare in any setting: on land, in the air, or at sea. As such, “SEAL” stands for “Sea, Air and Land”. Despite accounting for less than 1% of all U.S. Navy personnel, Navy SEALS are so highly-trained that their efforts make a huge strategic impact – so much so, that most of their training and operations are highly secretive.
7. The U.S. Navy has its own construction crew
The Seabees are members of the United States Naval Construction Forces (NCF). Founded in 1942, the Seabees play an incredibly important role for the U.S. military, building military bases and paving much-needed roadway and airstrips in combat zones. During WWII, the Navy recruited skilled civilians working in construction trades to help with construction efforts. Because of this focus on skill and experience, the average age of Seabees during World War II was 37 – much older than the average member of the military.
8. The U.S. Navy tops the U.S. Army in a 116 year old rivalry
The rivalry between the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York and the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland is one of the biggest – and oldest – football rivalries. The teams have been going head to head since 1890! As of 2015, the U.S. Navy leads the series 60–49–7.
Congratulations, sailor. You are officially a history buff!
Carry on, sailor!—this year’s powerhouse lineup includes:**
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Blue Angels Fat Albert (C-130J Hercules)
USA F-35A Demo with Heritage Flight
USMC F-35B Demo
Navy F-35C Demo with Legacy Flight
Canadian Snowbirds
United 777 (The only commercial airliner performing choreography in a U.S. air show)
Patriots Jet Team
Ace Maker T-33
Randy Howell & Cory Lovell Dual Demo
Jack Aces Three-Ship P-51 Demo
Plus More!
*Fun Fact Source: IBVI Industries for the blind and visually impaired
**Lineup demonstration Source: sftourismtips.com: Fleet Week San Francisco 2025
Event Registration (Harvard Alumni):
Please sign in with your HarvardKey otherwise a duplicate record will be created and you will not be able to log-in.
No HarvardKey? Please retrieve your HarvardKey here. If you need help, email ithelp@harvard.edu or call 617-495-7777
HCSF Guidelines for attending in-person events
If you are showing COVID-19 or Flu symptoms, please stay home. This is critical to the health and safety of our staff and communities.
Event Organizers:
Jules Sebastian and Carlo Vergara
julessebastian@alumni.harvard.edu
carlovergara@alumni.harvard.edu