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Navigate the Fleet Week Houston Experience
New Website and Logo Launched
August 22, 2025 -- As momentum builds for the first-ever Fleet Week Houston, the local steering committee has unveiled a dynamic new logo and launched a user-friendly website to engage the community in this landmark celebration of military service.
The website, fleetweekhouston.com, serves as a central hub for exploring the event schedule — from an expo and local festivities to tours of sea vessels — and provides ways for Houstonians to demonstrate support for active-duty personnel through volunteering, sponsorships and more. The new digital resource highlights sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, volunteer sign-ups, and detailed event navigation, empowering residents to join in supporting this storied U.S. Navy custom. The City of Houston, Houston First Corporation, Port of Houston, Harris County Precinct 2 and other local partners are enthusiastic about showcasing the region's hospitality to service members and visitors.
"This will be the first time that Fleet Week is held in the city of Houston, and as mayor, I am proud to partner with the U.S. Navy and other representatives to host a fantastic week of events," Houston Mayor John Whitmire said. "From the parade of ships to live music, a Houston Texans fan zone, the East End block party and the city of Houston's Veterans Day Parade, we will honor the tradition of Fleet Week while putting a special Houston twist on the activities. I encourage people to take a look at the new logo and website to get ready."
Set for Nov. 5-12, Fleet Week Houston will mark the first time the U.S. Navy has brought this tradition to Texas, featuring three naval vessels and more than 1,000 sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen. The weeklong lineup includes ship tours, family-oriented activities, educational outreach, community service projects, business forums and lively celebrations. Houston will also host the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th birthday on Nov. 10 and celebrate the Navy's yearlong commemoration of its own 250th anniversary.
"As a Houstonian, I'm thrilled that my city will have the opportunity to experience this time-honored tradition with the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard," said steering committee co-chair Reda Hicks, "And as a military spouse, I'm thrilled that we will have the opportunity to showcase what an incredible, military-friendly place Houston is to live, work, play, and serve together."
Visitors and vendors shouldn't miss the Fleet Week EXPO on Nov. 8 and 9 at Post Houston, packed with interactive displays, entertainment, expert talks, demonstrations, and a taste of Houston's local culture, cuisine and businesses. Post Houston will serve as the departure point for shuttle buses to ship tours at the port. Sponsorship and EXPO opportunities are available, and information about each can be found on the website.
"We are thrilled to bring Fleet Week to Houston for the very first time – Houstonians will get to know our Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, hear their real stories, and see exactly what the sea services do every day to keep America safe and strong," said Rear Adm. John W. Hewitt, Commander, Navy Region Southeast. "Houston has incredible energy as a dynamic city, and we're excited to strengthen our military and community ties. As the Navy and Marines Corps mark 250 years of service to the nation, this feels like the perfect moment to build lasting connections.”
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