{"id":665405,"date":"2026-03-18T22:21:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T22:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/665405\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T22:21:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T22:21:18","slug":"see-the-ships-participating-in-houstons-first-fleet-week-houston-public-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/665405\/","title":{"rendered":"See the ships participating in Houston\u2019s first Fleet Week \u2013 Houston Public Media"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea\/Released<\/p>\n

The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) conducts operations at sea. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea\/Released)<\/p>\n

The U.S. Navy and city of Houston have revealed which ships will be participating in next month’s Fleet Week. It will be the first time the city is hosting the roving event, which honors the Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard.<\/p>\n

Houston\u2019s Fleet Week will take place from April 15-22, bringing Navy and Coast Guard ships to the Port of Houston. The public will have the opportunity to tour several of the ships participating in the event, when more than 1,000 sailors, Marines and Coast Guard members are expected to visit Houston. Educational and community outreach events will also take place throughout the week. <\/p>\n

Fleet Week was originally scheduled for Nov. 5-12 of last year, but was postponed in October<\/a> because of a prolonged shutdown of the federal government. <\/p>\n

Sign up for the Hello, Houston!<\/a> daily newsletter to get local reports like this delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p>\n

The event as initially scheduled would have coincided with the 250th birthdays of both the Navy and the Marine Corps. It will now coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States\u2019 founding.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Historic documents dating back to U.S. founding are coming to Houston<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

In a statement announcing several of the ships bound for Houston, Mayor John Whitmire said the Fleet Week will give residents an opportunity to show their appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. military. <\/p>\n

“We’re excited to welcome Fleet Week to our city in just a few weeks,” Whitmire said. \u201cI encourage everyone to tour the ships and enjoy the activities connected to Fleet Week Houston, as we welcome members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.\u201d<\/p>\n

Further information about Fleet Week Houston can be found on the event’s website<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Here are details about four of the ships that will be included in next month\u2019s fleet week:<\/p>\n

USS Kearsarge (LHD-3)<\/b><\/p>\n