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Complete Guide to NYC Fleet Week 2025
May 20, 2025, 3:29.22 pm ET

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Fleet Week New York returns for its 37th year from May 21–27, 2025, bringing ships, service members, and sea-faring pageantry to the five boroughs. This year’s theme, “Honoring the Past, Defending the Future: 250 Years of Sea Service Excellence,” celebrates the Navy and Marine Corps' 250th anniversary with a weeklong lineup of ship tours, performances, aviation demos, and parades. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit.


Parade of Ships (Photo: Shutterstock)

Highlights

Parade of Ships kicks off the week on Wednesday, May 21 in New York Harbor featuring vessels from the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy.

Public Ship Tours across Manhattan and Staten Island run from May 22–26, giving visitors a rare look inside active military vessels.

Times Square Events include Silent Drill performances, dive tank demos, and nightly concerts from Navy and Marine Corps bands.

Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies take place throughout the city and neighboring communities on Monday, May 26.

Participating Ships and Tour Locations
Manhattan – Public Tours May 23–24 (9 AM–4 PM):

• Pier 88 South:

- USS New York (LPD 21) – Amphibious transport dock from Norfolk, VA

• Pier 90 North:

- USCGC Calhoun (WMSL-759) – Coast Guard cutter from Charleston, SC

- HMCS Frédérick Rolette (AOPV 434) – Royal Canadian Navy (no tours available)

• Pier 86 – Intrepid Museum, May 22–23 (10 AM–4 PM):

- Five U.S. Naval Academy Yard Patrol boats

- USCGC Hawser – Small harbor tug

• Staten Island Homeport Pier – Public Tours May 22–26 (9 AM–4 PM):

- USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) – Dock landing ship from Norfolk, VA

- USCGC Sturgeon Bay (WTGB 109) – Bayonne, NJ


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Key Events by Date

• Tuesday, May 20
- Mount Loretto Aviation Event (Staten Island): 10 AM–1 PM

- Navy and Coast Guard helicopters land; meet crews and explore displays.

• Wednesday, May 21
- Parade of Ships: Morning arrival in New York Harbor.

- Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon (Times Square): 6–6:30 PM

• Thursday, May 22
- Ship Tours (Staten Island & Intrepid Museum): 9–4 PM & 10–4 PM

- Dive Tank Demos (Times Square): 10 AM–5 PM

- Evening Performances (Times Square): 6:30–10:30 PM

• Friday, May 23
- Ship Tours (All Locations): 9–4 PM

- Evening Concerts (Times Square): 7–9:15 PM

• Saturday, May 24
Ship Tours (All Locations): 9–4 PM

- Aviation Demo (Eisenhower Park): 10 AM–1 PM

- Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo (Staten Island): 12–12:30 PM

- Evening Concerts (Times Square): 7:30–9:30 PM

• Sunday, May 25
Ship Tours (Staten Island only): 9–4 PM

- Fleet Week at Liberty State Park (NJ): 12–4 PM

- Multiple Memorial Day Parades across NYC and Westchester

- Evening Band Concert (Times Square): 4–5:30 PM

• Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day
Final Day of Staten Island Ship Tours: 9–4 PM

- Citywide Memorial Day Parades & Ceremonies: All Day

- Coast Guard SAR Demo (Pier 86): 2–2:30 PM

- Bryant Park Band Concert: 3:30–5 PM

Visitor Info & Safety Guidelines
Admission: All tours and demonstrations are free and open to the public.

- ID: Adults 18+ must show valid state or federal ID for ship access.

- Footwear: Closed-toe shoes only—no sandals, heels, or loose jewelry.

- Accessibility: Ships are not ADA accessible; piers and exhibits are.

- Prohibited Items: Weapons, alcohol, drones, glass containers, e-cigarettes, and pets are not allowed.


For real-time updates, ship locations, and livestreams including the Parade of Ships, visit the official site:
Fleet Week New York Or follow @FleetWeekNewYork


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