U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Marinette Marine/Released

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Thursday that the first Fleet Week in Houston, originally scheduled for November, has been postponed due to the 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."

Whitmire said the event has been postponed until next year, but a specific date has not yet been set.

Fleet Week Houston had been scheduled for Nov. 5-12 of this year. The event would have celebrated the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast G

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