San Francisco’s famous Fleet Week usually lights up the Bay with ✨ aerial shows, street fairs, and food stalls. But this year, the U.S. federal government shutdown is raining on the parade ☔️, leaving small businesses and locals short on fun and funds.
Popular spots from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Embarcadero are quieter than usual. Restaurants that bank on tourists are seeing fewer orders, and street vendors are packing up early. Even the iconic Blue Angels flyovers might feel less epic without the usual festival buzz.
“I planned to bring my friends after work,” says Rahul, a 27-year-old dev in SoMa. “But with the shutdown, everyone’s cutting costs—feels like a major SF tradition is missing its beat.”
Still, the city’s resilience shines through. Some are swapping crowded shows for chill beach hangs at Crissy Field, while local artists host pop-up concerts in the Mission. When one door closes, another opens—San Franciscans know how to make the most of any situation. 🔥
So whether you’re catching virtual flyovers or hunting down late-night food trucks, remember: even a shutdown can’t stop this city’s spark. 😎
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San Francisco's renown Fleet Week lacking luster during shutdown
cgtn.com
