Past Events
Details for Fleet Week 2012 to come as we get closer to that month.
Fleet Week 2011 -
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May 25 - June 1
The following is as it pertains directly to the Intrepid.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, along with the City of New York and the United States Navy and Fleet Week Committee, celebrates the 24th annual Fleet Week, to be held from May 25 – May 30, 2011. Fleet Week is America’s premier tribute and “thank you” to the men and women who serve in the armed forces.
Many fan-favorite Fleet Week activities will be held at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on Pier 86 (46 Street and 12 Avenue, Manhattan). This year’s special events and performances include:
Wednesday, May 25: Watch a parade of ships sail the Hudson River carrying visiting members of the Armed Forces from Intrepid’s flight deck or the end of Pier 86 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Museum is open from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Thursday, May 26: Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 pm – 3:00 pm, entrance on Pier 86. Museum is open from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Friday, May 27: Cast members from current Broadway shows “Priscilla Queen of the Desert,” “Catch Me if You Can,” “Jersey Boys,” “Chicago,” “Mamma Mia,” “Wonderland” and “Rock of Ages” will perform from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Members of the cast of “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” will perform at 2:30 pm. Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 pm – 6:00 pm, entrance on Pier 86. Museum is open from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. At 7:30 pm, the Intrepid Summer Movie Series kicks off its series of free public film screenings on the flight deck with a screening of the classic film Top Gun. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are encouraged to bring food and beverages to the screening, however alcohol is not permitted.
Saturday, May 28: Cast members from the Broadway musical “Wicked” will perform at 11:30 am. The Manhattan Dolls, a singing trio, will perform at 4:00 pm. Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 pm – 6:00 pm, entrance on Pier 86. Museum is open from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm.
Also:
Exit 12 Dance Company, a New York troupe of dancers and military veterans, will pay tribute to Memorial Day on Saturday May 28th with two performances of its signature work “Homecoming” aboard The Intrepid Air & Space Museum in New York Harbor at 11:30am. The ballet, choreographed by Artistic Director and former US Marine Roman Baca, is set to letters to and from Iraq and Afghanistan.
The performance honors those who have paid the ultimate price for freedom and occurs during NYC's annual Fleet Week, May 25th - 30th, 2011. “Homecoming” focuses on the families affected by the war, both at home and far away.
Sunday, May 29: Visiting members of the Armed Forces will compete in tug of war from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. George Gee Swing Band perform at 5:00 pm. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 pm – 6:00 pm, entrance on Pier 86. Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Museum is open from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm.
Monday, May 30: The annual Memorial Day commemoration ceremony at 11:00 am and will include the unfurling of a 100-foot American flag on Intrepid’s flight deck, the playing of Taps, a ceremonial wreath laying, 3-volley rifle salute and a military flyover. Free with price of admission to the museum. The U.S. Coast Guard search & rescue team will host a demonstration at 2:00 pm. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 pm – 6:00 pm, entrance on Pier 86. Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Museum is open from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm.
FREE Outdoor Screenings
Presented By Dr. Pepper And
Supported By Bank Of America
The popular annual Intrepid Summer Movie Series presented by Dr. Pepper and supported by Bank of America returns this summer with a selection of entertaining and family-friendly films. Members of the public are invited to watch classic films, free of charge, outdoors on the Flight Deck of the aircraft carrier. On select Fridays throughout the summer, guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets to Intrepid just after sundown and watch a popular film on a huge inflatable screen.
Doors open at 7:30 pm and films will begin at sunset.
The lineup for the 2011 Intrepid Summer Movie Series is:
- May 27 at sunset:
Top Gun
- June 24 at sunset:
Spiderman
- July 8 at sunset:
The Goonies
- July 22 at sunset:
Back to the Future
- August 5 at sunset:
ET
- August 19 at sunset:
Jurassic Park
Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are encouraged to bring food and beverages to the screening, however alcohol is not permitted.
MACY’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS® CELEBRATION VIEWING PARTY TO BE HELD AT THE INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
TICKETS TO THREE DIFFERENT PACKAGES OVERLOOKING THE HUDSON RIVER NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
View the legendary Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® celebration overlooking the Hudson River from the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum located at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue, Manhattan) on Wednesday, July 4th. Doors open at 7:00 PM and fireworks are scheduled to start at approximately 9:20 PM.
The 4th of July festivities aboard Intrepid will include:
- Prime viewing location of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® celebration overlooking the Hudson River;
- Opportunity to tour the Intrepid Museum – the Hangar Deck will be open exclusively for fireworks guests beginning at 7:00 PM;
- Simulcast of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® Musical Score.
Tickets to three different viewing locations at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum go on sale Friday, June 15.
- Pier Seating allows guests to view the fireworks spectacular from the very end of Pier 86. Additionally, guests will also be able to mingle underneath the British Airways Concorde.
- Starboard Elevator Seating provides guests with the opportunity to watch the fireworks spectacular from an open air covered tent on what once operated as an aircraft elevator.
- Starboard Balcony Seating allows guests to watch the fireworks spectacular from one of two large outdoor balconies overlooking the Hudson River.
All viewing locations provide clear views of all four of the Macy’s firework barges. Guests can enjoy complimentary food and nonalcoholic beverage.
Tickets are available for $160. Children under the age of three are free of charge. The event is rain or shine. No outside food and drink is permitted.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.intrepidmuseum.org.
INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACEMUSEUM KICKS OFF 2012 SUMMER MOVIE SERIES WITH SCREENING OF TOP GUN ON MAY 25
Free Outdoor Screenings Presented by Dr. Pepper
The Intrepid Summer Movie Series, presented by Dr. Pepper, returns this summer with a selection of entertaining and family-friendly films. Members of the public are invited to bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets to the Intrepid Museum to view a popular movie outdoors, free of charge, on a huge inflatable screen on the Flight Deck of the aircraft carrier.
Doors open at7:30pm. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are encouraged to bring food and beverages to the screening, however alcohol is not permitted.
The lineup for the 2012 Intrepid Summer Movie Series is:
May 25: Top Gun
July 13: Spider-Man
***July 20: Star Trek (2009)***
July 27: The Muppets (2011)
August 3: JurassicPark
August 17: The Goonies
***The July 20th screening of Star Trek (2009) will be part of the opening celebration of the Space Shuttle Pavilion, which opens to the public on July 19th.***
For more information about the Museum or for up-to-date information on weather conditions, visit www.intrepidmuseum.org.
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