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Fleet Week returns to New York City with an abundance of free events

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Published May 24, 2023

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Published May 24, 2023

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Ahoy there! Fleet Week is here again. The annual celebration of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard starts Wednesday, with ships arriving in New York City waters this morning for activities ahead of Memorial Day. A handful of international vessels and their crews also participate in this visually dramatic spectacle.

The event returned live last year after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and is operating at full capacity this week. Nearly 2,400 uniformed personnel are expected to visit the city this year – and in turn, some major seafaring vessels welcome you aboard.

Vessels are open to visitors free of charge at Pier 86, Pier 88 and Pier 90 in Manhattan (except for Sunday), and the Homeport Pier on Staten Island from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Tours of The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum at Pier 86, which is hosting numerous events, happen daily from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m.

Here are some additional free events coming up between now and May 29.

Wednesday, May 24

Thursday, May 25

Friday, May 26

The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Complex will host a number of Fleet Week events, including a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday.

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Saturday, May 27

Sunday, May 28

Monday, May 29

Visit the official Fleet Week website for more information, and watch @FleetWeekNYC on Twitter for timely updates.

Steve Smith

Steve Smith is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.

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