Welcome Fleet Week NYC | Happy Memorial Day Week

Photo courtesy of  ©Mitchell Hall

USS New York (made of steel from the World Trade Center ruins) sailing up the Hudson River

Hosted every year Memorial Day week, Fleet Week NYC now in its 28th 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. Nearly 1,800 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen are participating this year.

Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays throughout the week, as well as public visitation of the participating ships.

The Parade of Ships is only the beginning of the week long celebration. Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen get the chance to explore New York City and participate in special events and parades, including multiple Memorial Day events.

(Photo credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Abe McNatt/Released)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) enters New York harbor  to start Fleet Week New York 2015.

The ships can be seen along the Hudson River from Battery Park to just south of the George Washington Bridge, starting at noon tomorrow 5/25/2016

Watch Top Gun on the deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

Welcome and Have a Great Week! To all the Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsman participating in Fleet Week in NYC.

Hope you all enjoy experiencing all the sights and sounds and hospitality of "the city that never sleeps."

For up-to-date information on ship locations, hours and visitation information, visit the official Fleet Week New York website at www.fleetweeknewyork.com, 

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