**Houston’s First Fleet Week Postponed Due to Federal Government Shutdown**
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced on Thursday that the inaugural Fleet Week in Houston, originally scheduled for November, has been postponed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
“It’s disappointing that Fleet Week Houston had to be rescheduled because of the government shutdown,” Whitmire said in a news release. “I want the city’s first Fleet Week to be an exceptional experience for everyone. The date changes help to ensure we have the time and resources to plan an extraordinary event.”
The event, initially planned for November 5-12 this year, has been postponed until next year. However, a specific new date has yet to be determined.
Fleet Week Houston was set to honor the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard, with each branch bringing ships and aircraft for the community to observe. The timing would have coincided with the 250th birthdays of the Navy and Marine Corps—the Navy was founded on October 13, 1775, and the Marine Corps followed a few weeks later on November 10, 1775.
If the event takes place next year, it will instead align with the 250th anniversary of the United States.
This announcement comes as the U.S. government enters its fourth week of shutdown, which has caused delays at the Port of Houston. Most customs officials at the port remain classified as essential workers, but operations have still been impacted.
Earlier this week, both Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport issued temporary ground stops due to air traffic controller staffing shortages related to the shutdown.
**Related:** Businesses that depend on the Port of Houston face challenges amid tariffs and the government shutdown.
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