A Red, White and Blue-Themed Bash in Support of Fleet Week September 24, 2009

Fleet Week, the popular weekend air show and vessel parade in honor of the troops, is held annually in October. This year the San Francisco business community has joined forces to show their support of this revenue generating event to the city. The fundraiser will be held Thursday, September 24 on the California Hornblower at Pier 3 in San Francisco.

A dockside cocktail reception will be held from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM; followed by a cruise through the Bay from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The event will continue at the dock until 9:00 PM.

Attendees will enjoy cocktails, gourmet hors d'ouevres from some of San Francisco's best restaurants and live entertainment. Entertainment will include a performance from the Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC and rising country artist, David Nail, among others.

A silent and live auction, as well as a raffle, will be held during the event. Prizes range from a VIP Access Package to Fleet Week events to a 3-day/2-night New York vacation with front row seats to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Tickets to support Fleet Week are $200 each, however, sponsorship opportunities that include tickets and media exposure are available. More than 82% of ticket sales go directly to support San Francisco Fleet Week. For more information about the Fleet Week fundraiser, or to purchase tickets, please go online to www.supportfleetweek.com.

"Fleet Week is one of the community events that makes San Francisco such a wonderful city.," said San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. "We need to come together and support this tradition."

Tickets are $200 per person with more than 82% of ticket sales going directly to support San Francisco Fleet Week!

Official Website: http://www.supportfleetweek.com/