NYC – Fleet Week 2023 Events – New York City – New Yorkled

ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY FLEET WEEK
2023

May 24 – 30, 2023

Fleet Week New York (FWNY) returns to New York City from May 24-30, 2023. The week-long celebration will feature ships from the United States Navy, Coast Guard, and NATO allies.

The ships will be docked at various piers in Manhattan and Staten Island. Ship tours will be conducted daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for Sunday, May 28, when tours will be closed on Pier 88 in Manhattan due to cruise ship movement.

In addition to ship tours, FWNY will also feature a variety of events, including:

  • The Parade of Ships on Wednesday, May 24
  • The Fleet Week Air Show on Saturday, May 27
  • The Fleet Week Welcome Ceremony on Sunday, May 28
  • The Fleet Week Family Day on Monday, May 29
  • The Fleet Week Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 30

Nearly 2,400 uniformed personnel will participate in the festivities this year. FWNY is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services.

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Of Interest:

Fleet Week returns to New York City; ships announced

NORFOLK, VA (Navy Region Mid-Atlantic) – Three U.S. Navy ships, two U.S. Coast Guard vessels, four U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Yard Patrol boats (YPs), and one United Kingdom vessel will participate during 2022 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 25-31. It is anticipated that nearly 3,000 Sailors, Marines, Cost Guardsmen, and members of the British Royal Navy will participate this year.

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2023 Participating Ship Announcement:

Ship and pier locations include:

Tour Schedule

Ship tours conducted in Manhattan and Staten Island from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 25 – 29, 2023.

Tours will be closed in Manhattan on Sunday.

Tour Locations

Manhattan Pier 88 South – No tours on Sunday

  • USS WASP (LHD 1) Norfolk, Virginia
  • HMS Scott (H131), Plymouth, United Kingdom 

Manhattan Pier 90 North – No tours on Sunday

  • HMCS Glace Bay (MM 701), Nova Scotia, Canada 
  • ITS Virginio Fasan (F 591), La Spezia, Italy 

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86

  • Four U.S. Naval Academy YPs, Annapolis, Maryland
  • USCGC Warren Deyampart (WPC 1151), Boston, Massachusetts  

Staten Island Homport Pier

  • USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), Norfolk, Virgina 
  • USNS Newport (T-EPF 12), Norfolk, Virgina

Ship tours will be conducted throughout the week in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

The events listed on this page are Free and are re-listed with the permission of the US Navy Public Affairs Office. The Parade of Ships is expected to take place early Wednesday morning beginning around 8:00 am and beyond. Keep in mind how last year the parade was delayed due to water currents and such. So please keep that under consideration.

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NY Waterway Providing Free Ferry Rides for All Military Personnel and Veterans during Fleet Week

May 24 – 30, 2023

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2023 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, NY

Saturday, May 27 – Sunday, 28, 2023

Practice run on Friday, May 26

Admission Price: FREE
Parking Cost: $10.00 

Parking to be paid at the Field, not toll booths.

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Memorial Day Concert with the New York Philharmonic

Will not be taking place this year of 2023

Cathedral of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street

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Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Day Observance

Awaiting word on whether this will be taking place this year

Riverside Park and 89th Street (closer to the street above the expressway)

Annual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony will take place at Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Manhattan. Event is free and open to the public.

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Fleet Week Events

The following Fleet Week activities will be held at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and on Pier 86 (46 Street and 12 Avenue, Manhattan).   Events on the pier are free and open to the public; events in the Museum are free with Museum admission. This year’s special events and displays include:

INTREPID MUSEUM CELEBRATES 35th ANNUAL FLEET WEEK

May 26 – 29, 2023

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Week of Activities Salute Members of the Armed Forces

Friday, May 26

7:00 pm:

Intrepid Summer Movie Series

Celebrate the ship’s 80th commissioning anniversary and enjoy our annual free summer movie series featuring classic ship-themed films. The Intrepid Museum’s summer movie series kicks off Memorial Day Weekend with a free screening of Top Gun!

Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets to view the film outdoors, free of charge, on a huge inflatable screen on the flight deck. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. Light concessions will be sold onsite, and visitors are encouraged to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is NOT permitted. All exits are final; there is no re-entry allowed. Doors open at 7:00 pm. The movie will begin at sunset.

Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28

10:00 am – 6:00 pm:

Activities, Displays and Performances

Explore free hands-on activities and interactive displays from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Regiment Gaming, USO, Claymore Vets, American Red Cross, Guide Dog Foundation/America’s VetDogs, Coca-Cola, Veterans Moving Forward, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester, and more! Live performances will happen throughout the day, featuring the U.S. Coast Guard Jazz Band (Saturday), U.S. Marine Corps Band (Saturday), the casts of TITANIQUE, Rock & Roll Man (Saturday) and A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway (Sunday), and more. Public tours of USCGC LEGARE, one of six 270-foot cutters stationed out of Portsmouth, Virginia will be available for throughout the day on Intrepid Museum’s Pier 86.Visitors can also enjoy workshops and activities from the Intrepid Museum all day long and meet former Intrepid crew members.

Monday, May 29

10:00 am – 6:00 pm:

Activities & Displays

Explore free hands-on activities and interactive displays from the U.S. Marines, U.S. Coast Guard, USO, Disney and Pixar’s Elemental, Claymore Vets, Guide Dog Foundation/America’s VetDogs, American Red Cross, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Veterans Moving Forward, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester, and more! Public tours of USCGC LEGARE, one of six 270-foot cutters stationed out of Portsmouth, Virginia will be available for throughout the day on Intrepid Museum’s Pier 86. Visitors can also enjoy workshops and activities from the Intrepid Museum all day long.

10:00 am:

Memorial Day Ceremony

Join the Intrepid Museum for a solemn ceremony honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in defense of our nation. Civic and military leaders will offer remarks and join a special wreath-laying ceremony to honor the fallen. The ceremony will conclude with a flyover by fighter jets.

2:00 pm:

U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstration

Watch the U.S. Coast Guard perform a test search and rescue demonstration. 

 

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Fleet Week Schedule

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Fort Hamilton 11-Gun Salute to the Ships of Fleet Week
6:30 am – 6:45 am

Location: Fort Hamilton, Engeldrum Bluff, 101st St. & Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn
Annual event sponsored by Fort Hamilton. Spectators will be able to view participating ships as they travel through the New York Harbor during the Parade of Ships. Not open to the public. DOD ID required to enter base.

 

Fleet Week New York Parade of Ships
7:45 am – 11:00 am (approx. time)

Location: NY Harbor
The Parade of Ships officially kicks off 2023 Fleet Week New York. The ships will be able to be seen along the Hudson River from Battery Park to just south of the George Washington Bridge. Event is free to the public to view. 

 

Sea Services at Miller Field in Staten Island 
10:00 am – noon 

Location: Miller Field 600 Drop Lane, Staten Island, NY
Includes static displays, USN helicopters, USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal fast rope demo, and Navy Band Northeast performance. Click here for the event flyer. Event is free and open to the public.   

 

Fleet Week New York Iconic Military Photo in Times Square
Location Times Square, 7th Avenue & 42nd Street. 
5:00 pm     

USMC Band & USMC Silent Drill Platoon Performance in TImes Square
Location: Times Square Broadway Plaza, W 47th Street.
6:30:00 pm – 7:30:00 pm    

 

Thursday, May 25, 2023

 

General Public Ship Tours
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Pier 86, Pier 88, Pier 90 in Manhattan and the Homeport Pier in Staten Island

Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public. Events are free and open to the public.

 

Fleet Week Freedom Run
9:45 am – 11:00 am

Location: North Cove Marina to 9/11 Memorial Plaza, New York, NY

The annual Fleet Week Freedom Run is a 1.7 mile fun run through financial district and culminating at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. Event is free and open to the public to view.

Navy Dive Tank in Times Square
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Military Island, Times Square (43-44 St. Plaza)

U.S. Navy divers will dive in the Navy Dive Tank right in Times Square throughout the day. Come by and play tic-tac-toe, see their gear, take photos and learn about U.S. Navy Divers. Event is free and open to the public.

 

Lincoln Park USMC Aviation Event
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location: Lincoln Park 1 County Road 605 Jersey City, NJ

Event includes USMC helicopter display, USMC Band & USMC Silent Drill Platoon performance.

 

Friday, May 26, 2023

 

General Public Ship Tours
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Pier 86, Pier 88, Pier 90 in Manhattan and the Homeport Pier in Staten Island

Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public. Events are free and open to the public.

 

Navy Dive Tank in Times Square
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Military Island, Times Square (43-44 St. Plaza)

U.S. Navy divers will dive in the Navy Dive Tank right in Times Square throughout the day. Come by and play tic-tac-toe, see their gear, take photos and learn about U.S. Navy Divers. Event is free and open to the public.

 

Reenlistment and Promotion Ceremony at 9/11 Memorial Plaza.
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Location: 9/11 Memorial Cobblestone area between two pools

Sea service members will participate in a Reenlistment and Promotion Ceremony on the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. Event is free and open to the public.

 

Navy Ceremonial Guard to Perform in Times Square
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: 43-44 St. Plaza Times Square

 

Navy Band North East Concert
7:30 pm – 9:15 pm

Location: 43-44 St. Plaza Times Square

 

Saturday, May 27, 2023

 

General Public Ship Tours
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Pier 86, Pier 88, Pier 90 in Manhattan and the Homeport Pier in Staten Island

Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public. Events are free and open to the public.

 

Navy Dive Tank in Times Square
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Military Island, Times Square (43-44 St. Plaza)

U.S. Navy divers will dive in the Navy Dive Tank right in Times Square throughout the day. Come by and play tic-tac-toe, see their gear, take photos and learn about U.S. Navy Divers. Event is free and open to the public.

 

The Sea Services in Eisenhower Park
10:00 am – 2:30:00 pm

Location: Eisenhower Park East Meadow, NY

The U.S. Navy will host an aviation event at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow (Nassau County), NY. Event will include military an non-military static displays and the U.S. Fleet Forces “Brass Band” will also perform. Event is free and open to the public.

 

USCG Band Performs at The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
11:00 am – noon

Location: Pier 86, Manhattan, NY

 

USCG Search and Rescue Demonstration at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
10:00 am – 2:30:00 pm

Location: Pier 86, Manhattan, NY

U.S. Coast Guard will conduct a Search and Rescue demonstration in the vicinity of the water off of Pier 86 for visitors to see. Event is free and open to the public.

 

Navy Band Northeast Woodwind Quintet Performance
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Home Port Pier Staten Island

 

USMC and USN Band Concert
7:30 pm – 9:15 pm

Location: 43-44 St Plaza, Times Square

 

Sunday, May 28, 2023

 

General Public Ship Tours
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Pier 86, Pier 88, Pier 90 in Manhattan and the Homeport Pier in Staten Island

Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public. Events are free and open to the public.

 

Crestwood Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
9:00 am

Location: Vermont Terrace, Yonkers NY

 

Bayville Memorial Day Parade
10:00 am

Location: Bayville Ave, Bayville, NY

 

Intrepid Memorial Day Commemoration
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Manhattan, New York (12th Ave. & 46th St. Pier 86N)

Honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice serving in the armed forces. Join hundreds of veterans, representing wars and conflicts from WWII to the present. Event is free and open to the public. Visit the Intrepid Museum website for more details here

 

Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Day Observance
10:00 am – noon

Location: Manhattan, New York (Riverside Dr. & 89th St.)

Annual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony will take place at Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Manhattan. Event is free and open to the public.

 

American Legion Inwood Memorial Day Parade
10:30 am

Location: Broadway & Dyckman, Manhattan, NY

 

Pelham Memorial Day Parade
11:00 am

Location: 5th Ave Pelham, NY

 

Village of Dobbs Memorial Day Parade
11:00 am

Location: 505 Broadway Bobbs Ferry, NY

 

U.S. Marine Corps League Det 246 Staten Island Memorial Day Parade
11:00 am

Location: Ontario Ave. Staten Island, NY

 

Village of Irvington Memorial Day Parade
11:00 am

Location: Main St., Irvington, NY

 

Annual Staten Island Memorial Day Parade
11:00 am

Location: Hart Blvd & Forrest Ave., Staten Island, NY

 

Ridgewood/Glendale Memorial Day Parade
11:00 am

Location: Cooper Ave. Glendale, NY

 

United Military Veterans of Kings County Memorial Day Parade
11:00 am

Location: 3rd Ave to John Paul Jones Park, Brooklyn, NY

 

American Legion Post 156 Memorial Day Parade
2:00 pm

Location: City Island Ave to Park Cemetery, Bronx, NY

 

U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstration
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Location: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86, Manhattan

U.S. Coast Guard will conduct a Search and Rescue demonstration in the vicinity of the water off of Pier 86 for visitors to see. Event is free and open to the public.

 

USN Band and USMC Band Concert at Bryant Park Upper Terrace
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Bryant Park 6th and 42nd St., Manhattan NY
Event is free and open to the public

 

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

 

Ships depart
TBD

Location: NY Harbor

The event signals the end of 2023 Fleet Week New York. Ships will depart the area at various times.

 

 

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IMPORTANT:

Everything below is from (a) previous year(s) and kept on this page as a point of reference so’s to a provide an idea of what ‘might’ be in store for us this year.

 

 

 

 

Some photos from previous years

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Below are items from a previous year. Listed here as a reference for what’s in store in 2022.

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Photo taken at a previous Fleet Week 2010.

Also Visit the Official Fleet Week Site

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Fleet Week Demonstrations
& Sports at Liberty State Park

May 26, 2019

Featuring FWNY 19-04 Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum To Host Annual

1940’s-Style Swing Dancing Event

Battle Of The Big Bands

Saturday, June 8, 2019

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue), Manhattan

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Also, visit New Yorkled’s Sights Map featuring all sorts of sights in the NYC Metropolitan Area.


 

Previous Years’ Press Releases:

Fleet Week 2022 Announced in New York

NEW YORK CITY – U.S. Navy representatives, assigned to Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA), along with New York City representatives announced the return of Fleet Week New York (FWNY) March 16, 2022 at city hall in New York City.

FWNY will return to the city this May for the first time since 2019. “We’re thrilled to return to New York and showcase how the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard provide our nation and NATO partners an advantage at sea,” said Rear Adm. Charles “Chip” Rock, Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.

FWNY, held in New York City nearly every year since 1984, was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and was held entirely virtually on social media.

“New York is always an incredible host. We can’t wait for our brave women and men to get an opportunity to experience all the city offers and for New Yorkers to get a glimpse of what we do every day,” said Rock. This will create memories that last a lifetime.”

CNRMA, the lead planning organization for FWNY this year, is the regional coordinator for all shore-based naval personnel and shore activities in the Mid-Atlantic region, which encompasses 20 states, 14 installations, and 50 Naval Operational Support Centers.

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Fleet Week New York Public Affairs’ Press Release 2019:

May 8, 2019

Sea service members to build with Habitat for Humanity New York City during Fleet Week

NORFOLK, VA (NRMA) – Sea service members will help Habitat for Humanity New York City (Habitat NYC) on revitalization projects in Queens and Brooklyn as part of a Fleet Week New York (FWNY) community service project, May 23-24.

Military personnel will assist each day with two home building projects in Jamaica, Queens; and a painting project in conjunction with “A Brush with Kindness” in Brooklyn.

“We are thrilled to welcome members of the Marines, Coast Guard and Navy back for what will be their seventh Fleet Week New York build,” said Karen Haycox, CEO of Habitat for Humanity New York City. “The sea service members are some of the most passionate and capable volunteers we have all year. Their dedication to serving others is palpable not only through their military service, but through the hard work they put in on our build sites. During Fleet Week, their mission becomes our mission – to transform lives and communities by building and preserving affordable housing. We thank each and every one of these service members for their service to our country and for spending their hard-earned day off with us.”

Now in its 31st year, FWNY is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.

For up-to-date information on all FWNY events, visit the official FWNY website at www.fleetweeknewyork.com, “Like” FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook, or “Follow” @FleetWeekNYC on Twitter. FWNY photos can be viewed on Flickr and Instagram. Join the conversation on social media by using #FleetWeekNYC. Connect with Habitat NYC on Facebook or follow on Twitter and Instagram at @HabitatNYC.

Habitat NYC, a non-profit organization, transforms lives and communities by building and preserving affordable homes with hard-working families in need – and by uniting all New Yorkers around the cause of affordable housing. With the help of thousands of volunteers each year, Habitat NYC builds and preserves homes for ownership by low-to moderate income families throughout the five boroughs, creating a stronger and more united New York. Learn more at www.habitatnyc.org.

 

2019 Visiting Ship Press Release

Fleet Week returns to New York City; ships announced

NORFOLK, VA (NRMA) – Five U.S. Navy ships, three U.S. Coast Guard cutters, four U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Yard Patrol boats (YPs), one Military Sealift Command ship, and two Royal Canadian Navy vessels will participate during 2019 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 22-28.  It is anticipated that approximately 2,600 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate this year.

Ship tours will be conducted throughout the week in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note: Ship tours will be closed Sunday, May 26 on Pier 88 in Manhattan, and ship tours in Brooklyn will only be available Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27.

Ship tours on Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Pier 86, will be conducted daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note: USNA YP’s are scheduled to depart Saturday, May 25.
Now in its 31st year, FWNY is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services.

For up-to-date information on all FWNY events, visit the official FWNY website at www.fleetweeknewyork.com, “Like” FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook, or “Follow” @FleetWeekNYC on Twitter. FWNY photos can be viewed on Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/fwnypao and Instagram at www.instagram.com/fleetweeknyc. Join the conversation on social media by using #FleetWeekNYC.

 

2018 Press Release:

Sea service members to build with Habitat for Humanity New York City during Fleet Week

NORFOLK, VA (NRMA) – Sea service members will help Habitat for Humanity New York City (Habitat NYC) on revitalization projects in Brooklyn and Queens as part of a Fleet Week New York (FWNY) community service project, May 24-25.

Military personnel will assist with two home building projects in Jamaica, Queens; and a Brooklyn senior center in conjunction with “A Brush with Kindness” project each day.

“Habitat NYC engages New Yorkers in service to better our communities, and no one knows the meaning of service better than the committed members of our military,” said Karen Haycox, CEO of Habitat for Humanity New York City. “For the past six years, Habitat NYC’s Fleet Week build has been a rewarding event for our volunteers, staff – and of course – the sea service members who spend their day with us. We are honored to continue the tradition and to host the sea service members. During Fleet Week, we all work towards one mission – to provide hard-working families with a safe, decent and affordable home.”

Now in its 30th year, FWNY is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.

For up-to-date information on all FWNY events, visit the official FWNY website at www.fleetweeknewyork.com, “Like” FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook, or “Follow” @FleetWeekNYC on Twitter. FWNY photos can be viewed on Flickr and Instagram. Join the conversation on social media by using #FleetWeekNYC. Connect with Habitat NYC on Facebook or follow on Twitter and Instagram at @HabitatNYC.

Habitat NYC, a non-profit organization, transforms lives and communities by building and preserving affordable homes with hard-working families in need – and by uniting all New Yorkers around the cause of affordable housing. With the help of thousands of volunteers each year, Habitat NYC builds and preserves homes for ownership by low-to moderate income families throughout the five boroughs, creating a stronger and more united New York. Learn more at www.habitatnyc.org.

Last Year’s (2018)
Press Release Concerning Ship Announcement

NORFOLK, VA (NRMA) – Four U.S. Navy ships, three U.S. Coast Guard cutters, four U.S. Naval Academy Yard Patrol boats (YPs), two Military Sealift Command ships, and one Royal Canadian Navy vessel will participate during 2018 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 23-29.  It is anticipated that more than 2,300 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate this year.

Ship and pier locations include:

Manhattan, Pier 90:

  • San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24), from Norfolk, Virginia. Arlington will embark several hundred Marines from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
  • Kingston-class coastal defence vessel HMCS Moncton (MM 708), from Canadian Forces Base Halifax

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Pier 86: 

  • Four USNA YPs, from Annapolis, Maryland (Vessels depart Saturday, May26)
  • Sentinel-class cutter USCGC Richard Snyder (WPC 1127), from Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Brooklyn Cruise Terminal: (In the Red Hook community)

  • Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), from Norfolk, Virginia

Homeport Pier, Staten Island:

  • Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Little Rock (LCS 9), from Mayport, Florida
  • Keeper-class cutter USCGC Katherine Walker (WLM 552), from Bayonne, New Jersey
  • Reliance-class cutter USCGC Diligence (WLM 552), from Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Pathfinder-class oceanographic survey ship USNS Maury (T-AGS 66)

Kings Point (U.S. Merchant Marine Academy):  (Not open for general public tours)

  • Cyclone-class patrol coastal ship USS Zephyr (PC 8), from Mayport, Florida

Bronx/SUNY Maritime College:  (Not open for general public tours)

  • Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS City of Bismarck (T-EPF-9)

Ship tours will be conducted daily throughout the week in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ship tours on Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Pier 86, will be conducted daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Now in its 30th year, FWNY is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services.

 

2017 Press Release:

2017 Fleet Week New York dates announced NORFOLK, VA (NRMA)

The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard has officially announced dates for 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY)

Now in its 29th year, FWNY is scheduled to take place May 24-30. The weeklong celebration is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services, and an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services.

The event has been held nearly every year since 1984, and it is anticipated that nearly 5,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate this year.

In addition to public visitation of participating ships, there will be numerous exhibits, military band concerts, and aviation demonstrations throughout the week showcasing the skilled expertise of our dedicated sea service members.

The theme for this year is “Celebrating the Sea Services and commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Seabees.” For 75 years, members of the Naval Construction Forces, known as the Seabees, have repeatedly demonstrated their skills as fighters and builders, and while doing so, they have built and fought for freedom both in peace and in war time. The Seabees continue to play a crucial role in supporting the fleet while carrying out our Navy’s maritime strategy.

For up-to-date information on all FWNY events, visit the official FWNY website at www.fleetweeknewyork.com, “Like” FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook, or “Follow” @FleetWeekNYC on Twitter. FWNY photos can be viewed on Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/fwnypao and Instagram at www.instagram.com/fleetweeknyc. Join the conversation on social media by using #FleetWeekNYC. Follow the Seabee Commemoration at #SeabeeCanD

Press Releases from previous years:

Ships Open For Public Tours During Fleet Week New York

NORFOLK, VA (NRMA) – Three U.S. Navy (USN) ships, four U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Yard Patrol boats, and two U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) cutters will participate in the 2015 Fleet Week New York, beginning with the Parade of Ships, May 20.

Public visitation on USN ships and USCG cutters in Manhattan and Staten Island begins Thursday, May 21 and continues through Monday, May 25; 8 am to 5 pm daily. Public visitation on USNA Yard Patrol boats runs Thursday through Friday, May 22; 10 am to 5 pm daily. Visitors are reminded that lines may be capped early so that the last people in line have an opportunity to complete their tours.

USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USCG cutter Spencer (WMEC 905) will be moored at Pier 92 in Manhattan; USS Barry (DDG 52), USS Stout (DDG 55), and USCG cutter Sturgeon Bay (WTGB 109), will be moored at The USS Sullivans Pier at the Staten Island Homeport; and the USNA Yard Patrol boats will be moored at Pier 86 at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Spencer and the USNA Yard Patrol boats are scheduled to depart on Saturday, May 23.

Visitors should plan to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. All bags and/or camera cases will be searched prior to entering. Ships are considered an industrial environment and guests are encouraged to avoid open-toed sandals, high-heels, necklaces or other items that can get caught, as well as bags that are too heavy to carry comfortably. Sunscreen and/or sunglasses are advised.

There is no age requirement to tour USN, USNA and USCG ships during Fleet Week New York, however, adult visitors over the age of 18 are required to show a valid state or federal issued picture I.D. prior to touring. Additionally, tours may not be appropriate for small children or those with certain medical conditions. Strollers or baby carriages are permitted on the pier, but not allowed on the ships.

USN, USNA and USCG ships are not handicap accessible. The pier facilities in both Manhattan and Staten Island – including the exhibit, observation, refreshment, and restroom areas – are handicap accessible.

Photography is permitted aboard the ships during tours, however, photos of security personnel or procedures are prohibited.

Bottles, cans or containers of any type; banners, posters or signs of any type; mace, pepper spray, or other defensive sprays or chemicals; knives, firearms, fireworks or any explosive; illegal drugs or paraphernalia; flammable liquids or aerosol spray cans; club weapons; and animals are not permitted. Smoking is also not permitted aboard any ship or anywhere near the piers. The USN, USNA, and USCG reserve the right to prohibit other items not listed above.

Food will not be available on the ships, but visitors will be able to purchase bottled water and some food items at concession stands on the piers.

In addition to public visitation of participating ships, there will be numerous exhibits and aviation demonstrations throughout the week showing off the latest technology of the maritime services and the skilled expertise of our service members.

Fleet Week New York, now in its 27th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984. It is anticipated that nearly 1,800 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate.

For up-to-date information on all Fleet Week events, visit the official Fleet Week New York website at www.fleetweeknewyork.com, “Like” FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook, or “Follow” @FleetWeekNYC on Twitter. Fleet Week New York photos can be viewed on Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/fwnypao. Join the conversation on social media by using #FleetWeekNYC. Share Fleet Week New York ship tour experiences on Twitter and Facebook by using #SelfieWithASailor.

 

Fleet Week sets sail for New York City; ships announced

NORFOLK, VA (NRMA) – Three U.S. Navy ships, four U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Yard Patrol boats, and two U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) cutters will participate in the 2015 Fleet Week New York, May 20-26.

Navy participating ships will include San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), and Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyers USS Barry (DDG 52) and USS Stout (DDG 55) from Norfolk, Va.

USCG participating ships will include cutter Sturgeon Bay (WTGB 109), from Bayonne, N.J. and cutter Spencer (WMEC 905) from Boston, Mass.

San Antonio and Spencer will be moored at Pier 92 in Manhattan; Barry, Stout, and Sturgeon Bay will be moored at The USS Sullivans Pier at the Staten Island Homeport; and the USNA Yard Patrol boats will be moored at Pier 86 at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

Fleet Week New York, now in its 27th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984. It is anticipated that nearly 1,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate.

For up-to-date information on all Fleet Week events, visit the official Fleet Week New York website at www.fleetweeknewyork.com, “Like” FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook, or “Follow” @FleetWeekNYC on Twitter. Fleet Week New York photos can be viewed on Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/fwnypao. Join the conversation on social media by using #FleetWeekNYC. Share Fleet Week New York ship tour experiences on Twitter and Facebook by using #SelfieWithASailor.

2015 Fleet Week New York dates announced

NORFOLK, VA (NRMA) – The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard announced dates for the 2015 Fleet Week New York today. Fleet Week New York, now in its 27th year, is scheduled to take place May 20-26. The weeklong celebration is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services, and an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. Fleet Week New York has been held nearly every year since 1984, and it is anticipated that nearly 1,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate this year. In addition to public visitation of participating ships and military band concerts, there will be numerous exhibits and aviation demonstrations throughout the week showcasing the latest technology of the maritime services and the skilled expertise of our dedicated service members.

Navy, Coast Guard ships sail into New York Harbor for 2014 Fleet Week New York celebration

NEW YORK (NRMA) – Three U.S. Navy ships and two U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) cutters are set to arrive in the New York Harbor tomorrow to participate in the 2014 Fleet Week New York Parade of Ships.

Participating ships will include the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Cole (DDG 67 and USS McFaul (DDG 74), and U.S. Coast Guard cutters Campbell (WMEC 909) and Katherine Walker (WLM 552).

Cole will lead as the ships enter the Ambrose Channel at approximately 8:15 am, with ships in formation behind, passing Buoys 19 and 20 at approximately 9 am The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) will join at 9:15 am At 9:30 am, Cole will be on the beam of historic Fort Hamilton, with each ship following at 3.75 min intervals. Oak Hill will render honors as it passes the One World Trade Center at approximately 10:15 am

The ships can be seen from virtually any view of the river, from the Battery Conservancy to just south of the George Washington Bridge, and on the other side of the river in Jersey City, Hoboken and Weehawken, up to Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. The week-long celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984. Nearly 1,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen are participating this year.

For up-to-date information on all Fleet Week events, visit the official Fleet Week New York website at www.fleetweeknewyork.com

Navy announces change to participating ships during 2014 Fleet Week New York

NORFOLK, VA (NRMA) – The Navy announced today that USS Gettysburg (CG 64) will not participate in the 2014 Fleet Week New York.  The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) from Norfolk, Va. will represent the Navy in its place, beginning with the Parade of Ships, May 21.

The ship will be moored at The Sullivans Pier in Staten Island with USS Cole (DDG 67), an Arleigh Burke-class Aegis-equipped guided-missile destroyer, and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) cutter Katherine Walker (WLM 552).

Additional ships will include the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) and USCG cutter Campbell (WMEC 909) moored at Pier 92 in Manhattan.

Public visitation on Navy ships and USCG cutters begins Thursday, May 22 and continues through Monday, May 26. Public visitation is 8 am to 5 pm daily. Visitors are reminded that lines may be capped early so that the last people in line have an opportunity to complete their tours.

In addition to public visitation of participating ships and military band concerts, there will be numerous exhibits and military demonstrations throughout the week showcasing the latest technology of the maritime services and the skilled expertise of our service members.

Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. The week-long celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984. It is anticipated that nearly 1,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate.

For up-to-date information on ship locations, hours and visitation information, visit the official Fleet Week New York website at www.fleetweeknewyork.com, “Like” FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook, or “Follow” @FleetWeekNYC on Twitter. Join the conversation on social media by using #FleetWeekNYC.

For information on FWNY, please contact Beth Baker, Director of Public Affairs, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic at 757-322-2854.

Fleet Week sets sail for New York City; ships announced

NORFOLK, VA (NRMA) – Three U.S. Navy ships and two U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) cutters will participate in the 2014 Fleet Week New York, May 21-27.

U.S. Navy participating ships will include Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) and Arleigh Burke-class Aegis-equipped guided-missile destroyer USS
Cole (DDG 67) from Norfolk, Va., and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) from Mayport, Fla.

USCG participating ships will include cutter Katherine Walker (WLM 552), the “Keeper of New York Harbor” from Bayonne, N.J. and cutter Campbell (WMEC 909) from Portsmouth, N.H.

In addition to public visitation of participating ships and military band concerts, there will be numerous exhibits and military demonstrations throughout the week showcasing the latest technology of the maritime services and the skilled expertise of our service members.

Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. The week-long celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984. It is anticipated that nearly 1,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate.