NYC Fleet Week 2025: A Celebration of Service and City Pride!
This year's Fleet Week, celebrating the Navy and Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, brings a jam-packed schedule of events to NYC from May 21st to 27th.
Ship Tours:
Get ready to explore impressive vessels! Several US Navy ships, Coast Guard cutters, and even a Canadian Navy ship will be open for free public tours at various piers around the city. Don't miss the chance to climb aboard the USS Oak Hill, USCGC Sturgeon Bay, USS New York, and USCGC Calhoun!
Tour Locations & Times:
- USS Oak Hill & USCGC Sturgeon Bay: Staten Island Homeport Pier (Thursday 8 AM - 5 PM, Friday-Monday 9 AM - 4 PM)
- U.S. Naval Academy YPs: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (Thursday-Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM)
- USS New York: Pier 88 (Friday-Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM)
- USCGC Calhoun: Pier 90 (Friday-Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM)
Note: HMCS Frédérick Rolette will not be open for tours. Arrive early for ship tours as lines may close before official closing time.
Free Concerts:
Enjoy free musical performances from the Navy Band Northeast and the Marine Corps Band! The bands will take center stage in Times Square (43-44 St. Plaza) from Friday to Sunday and at Bryant Park on Memorial Day.
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- Military Demonstrations: Witness the precision of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team, Coast Guard Silent Drill Team, and Navy Ceremonial Guard at various locations throughout the week.
- Navy Dive Tank Demonstrations: See impressive underwater displays in Times Square.
- Intrepid Museum Events: Enjoy a variety of activities, workshops, and a flight deck movie night screening "Top Gun!"
- Aviation Event (Eisenhower Park): Witness helicopter landings, demonstrations, and musical performances.
- Fleet Week Festival (Liberty State Park): Enjoy another celebration with helicopters, music, and drill team performances.
- US Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demos: See thrilling search and rescue demonstrations.
Memorial Day Parades:
Honor fallen service members at various Memorial Day parades happening around NYC! Check the article for a full list of locations and times.
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