cELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250TH anniversary
International Naval Review 250 is a major commemorative maritime event scheduled for July 3–8, 2026 in the Port of New York and New Jersey. The celebration, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding, will bring together more than 100 ships and 16,000 service members, and will highlight America’s maritime heritage, global cooperation and naval contributions to security and freedom of the seas.
DAILY HIGHLIGHTS
These are not our events, but they are a great way to see our fleet in action and celebrate America’s 250th
AVAILABLE EVERY DAY
OFFICIAL SAIL4TH 250 SIGHTSEEING CRUISES
Join NYC Water Cruises for assorted ship tours, dinner cruises, and historic experiences around the New York Harbor. Click here to browse various cruising options.
JULY 2, 2026
CONCERT BAND | South Street Seaport Museum | 5:00PM
Experience a special joint concert featuring the United States Navy Band, the Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth, and the Royal Australian Navy Band. This performance will feature American patriotic classics alongside musical selections celebrating the rich military and cultural traditions of the United Kingdom and Australia.
JULY 3, 2026
SPECTATOR ANCHORAGES OPEN | NY/NJ Harbor | 3:00PM
Watch the International Naval Review and the Parade of Sail aboard your vessel by registering for a free spectator anchorage here.
SAIL4TH 250 PARADE OF SAIL: CLASS B TALL SHIPS | East River | 1:00PM-3:00PM
Class B tall ships from around the world will saild down the East River from Hell Gate Bridge to Gravesend Bay, Brooklyn.
SAIL250 & FLEET WEEK MILITARY HISTORY TOUR OF NEW YORK HARBOR | Pier 62 | 1:00PM-4:00PM
Classic Harbor Line and Turnstile Tours present a special Military History Boat Tour exploring New York Harbor’s role from the Revolutionary War to today, with a focus on World War II. This 2.75 hour guided cruise will pass by historic military sites throughout New York, while offering waterside views of active Navy and Coast Guard vessels visiting for Fleet Week. Book tickets here.
JULY 4, 2026
SAIL4TH 250 PARADE OF TALL SHIPS | Hudson River | 9:30AM-2:00PM
More than 30 tall ships from around the world will sail up the Hudson River from the Verrazzano Bridge to the George Washington Bridge.
SIGNATURE HISTORIC SHIP CRUISES | Multiple Locations | All Day
Join CityCruises aboard multiple vessels for breathtaking views of historic ships and the New York City skyline. Click here to browse tour options.
JULY 5, 2026
FREE TALL SHIP TOURS AT THE INTREPID MUSEUM | Intrepid Museum/Pier 86 | 12:00PM-6:00PM
Tour three beautiful tall ships at Pier 86: Amerigo Vespucci (Italy), Capitan Miranda (Uruguay), and Gladan (Sweden). Click here to book.
FREE PUBLIC VIEWING OF SAIL4TH 250 TALL SHIPS | Multiple Locations | 12:00PM-8:00PM
Board these beautiful tall ships with free tours, taking place in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Sail City (The Intrepid & Manhattan Cruise Terminal), South Street Seaport, and Staten Island Waterfront Park. Click here for more information about your location.