SAN DIEGO (KGTV) \u2014 The ongoing government shutdown has forced Fleet Week San Diego organizers to cancel four major events scheduled for next week at Broadway Pier, disrupting a beloved tradition that connects the community with its service members.<\/p>\n
After 28 days of the shutdown, the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard can no longer participate in Fleet Week activities or provide ships and equipment needed for preparations.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been volunteering for Fleet Week since the beginning. I love it. love my job, I love what I do. It’s overwhelming to not be able to do it,” said Maggie Young, who plans Fleet Week every year.<\/p>\n
The canceled events include Student STEM Days, a community breakfast at the USS Midway Museum, public ship visits, and the Veterans and Military Boat Parade. Additional events remain at risk if the shutdown continues.<\/p>\n
Young and the Fleet Week Board of Directors spent the day contacting vendors to cancel services, including food vendors, caterers, audiovisual technicians, and emergency medical services.<\/p>\n
“It’s difficult for me, it’s difficult for my staff. We work all year long to put this event on,” Young said.<\/p>\n
The cancellations are creating financial uncertainty for local businesses that depend on military events. Karin Noll, owner of Coastal Medix and a Navy veteran, provides emergency medical services for such events.<\/p>\n
“Are there going to be other events that get canceled? And how am I going to pay the bills when these events get canceled?” Noll said.<\/p>\n
Her team of paramedics is still waiting to be paid for services at the Miramar Air Show, adding to the financial strain.<\/p>\n
“There’s so much uncertainty out there, we don’t know what’s going to happen. Everybody’s waiting. I’m hoping for a quick resolution,” Noll said.<\/p>\n
When asked about her frustration with the government’s inability to resolve the shutdown, Young was direct.<\/p>\n
“I’m ridiculously frustrated. I’m so frustrated I can’t even tell you. It just affects so many things,” Young said.<\/p>\n
Business plans and military events across San Diego remain in limbo until the government shutdown ends.<\/p>\n
CANCELED EVENTS:<\/b><\/p>\n
November 5-7: Student STEM Days<\/p>\n
November 5: Community Breakfast aboard USS Midway Museum<\/p>\n
November 7-9: Public Visiting<\/p>\n
November 8: Veterans & Military Boat Parade<\/p>\n
STAFF HAD TO MAKE SOME CHANGES, BUT WILL PROCEED WITH THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:<\/b><\/p>\n
November 1: Fleet Week Football Classic; Snapdragon Stadium, Proceed as scheduled.<\/p>\n
November 9: Military Family Day; Rescheduled to Different Venue<\/p>\n
November 21: Enlisted Recognition Luncheon at the San Diego Zoo; New Date<\/p>\n
PENDING CANCELLATION:<\/b><\/p>\n
November 2: Veterans and military concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park<\/p>\n
November 6: 250th Navy & Marine Corps Birthday Celebration<\/p>\n
November 9: 5K Run and Family Walk<\/p>\n
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