Colombian Navy's ARC Gloria arrives in San Francisco, 'proud' to save Fleet Week

Majestic Arrival of the ARC Gloria [00:00]

• The ARC Gloria, the Colombian Navy's flagship, made a majestic arrival on the bay for Fleet Week.
• Its arrival was met with excitement and a festive atmosphere.

The arrival of the ARC Gloria was a significant and celebratory moment, marking a grand entrance for Fleet Week.

Well, I was there at the Embaradero this morning and it was a majestic arrival on the bay as the Arc Gloria sailed into San Francisco for Fleet Week and this is the Colombia Navy's flagship.

Community Welcome and International Partnership [00:48]

• The ARC Gloria received a musical and colorful welcome, bringing together community members of all ages at Piers 15-17.
• The 250-foot tall ship officially docked for San Francisco Fleet Week 2025.
• Dancers, dignitaries, and community leaders were present to welcome the ship.
• The ship is described as the insignia mode of Gloria where marine cadets train.
• It symbolizes the longstanding relationship and partnership between the US and Colombia, with the navy playing a vital role.

The ship's arrival was a vibrant community event, highlighting the strong and enduring partnership between the US and Colombia.

A musical and colorful welcome for the ARC Gloria, bringing together community members of all ages to Piers 1517. The 250 foot tall ship officially docked Thursday for San Francisco Fleet Week 2025. This group of dancers were joined by dignitaries and community leaders to welcome it.

Fleet Week Support Amidst Shutdown [01:26]

• The government shutdown prevented the US Navy from participating in Fleet Week.
• Colombia, along with Canada, are helping to support the event.
• The ambassador of Colombia to the United States expressed pride and happiness in their country's participation on the front lines.
• This involvement is considered important for Colombia and for the Colombian community in San Francisco, signifying continued collaboration.

Despite the US Navy's absence due to the government shutdown, Colombia and Canada have stepped up to support Fleet Week, demonstrating a commitment to the event and the bilateral relationship.

Though the government shutdown has kept the US Navy from participating in Fleet Week, Colombia, along with the US's other international ally, Canada, are helping to save it. Something the ambassador of Colombia to the United States said the country is more than happy to do.

Unity and Public Access [01:58]

• The ARC Gloria makes stops around the world, and its last visit to San Francisco was seven years ago.
• The hope is that the unity the ship brings to its country can be extended to the Bay Area during Fleet Week.
• The ship's presence is seen as a unifying force, capable of transcending differences.
• There are public opportunities to visit the ship, with visiting hours extending until 9:00 p.m. tonight and continuing until the ship departs on Monday.

The ARC Gloria's visit is anticipated to foster unity in the Bay Area, with ample opportunities for the public to experience the ship before its departure.

We may have differences for political reasons, racial reasons, whatever they may be, but when you see the Gloria, all Colombians feel proud and we all feel united. All right, the ship has only been here for a little less than an hour, I'd say, and there's already so much fun. And this is just a preview we're giving you. This is not an exclusive look because there are public opportunities for you to come here. There are already community members out here. The visiting hours are going to go through 9:00 p.m. tonight and are going to continue on until the ship leaves. It leaves, by the way, Monday. So hopefully plenty of time for you to come here and take this all in. Great music, great people, and just an incredible ship coming in here for Fleet Week.