Commissioning Week in Annapolis, May 17 -24, 2024

U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week

May 16th - 23rd, 2025

The United States Naval Academy Commissioning Week is a celebration for Midshipmen, their families, and the entire town of Annapolis. Woven into the fabric of our historic city, visitors come from all over to celebrate this special honor with graduating Midshipmen.

Tentative Schedule of Events

Visit the official USNA website to view all event happenings and details.

men and women enrolled at the Naval Academy climb the Herndon Monument

Class of 2028 Herndon Climb

Blue Angels Flight Rehearsal

Blue Angels Flight Demonstration

A group of men and women throw their hats in the air upon graduation from the Naval Academy.

Class of 2025 Graduation

Bronze dome of building from U.S. Naval Academy with blue and yellow striped airplanes flying nearby

Blue Angels Graduation Fly-By

See You Soon

From downtown Annapolis to all of Anne Arundel County, there is much to explore while visiting for Commissioning Week. We invite you to an authentic Chesapeake Bay experience. Filled with seafood, sailing on the bay, history tours, and boutique shopping - all within walking distance of the U.S. Naval Academy. Extend your stay to the Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport/Arundel Mills region of the county for action-packed gaming, sports, and unique experiences. Plus, outlet shopping at Maryland's top attraction, Arundel Mills Mall.