Sail4th 250 today announced a landmark partnership with Korbel California Champagne, America's favorite California champagne. The non-profit organization behind the historic maritime celebration marking America's 250th birthday at the Port of New York and New Jersey, has named Korbel the "Official California Champagne of Sail4th 250" — a fitting designation for a brand whose own story is inseparable from the idea of the American dream and the pioneering spirit that defines the nation.
The partnership covers the five-day Sail4th 250 celebration running July 3–7, 2026 — the largest maritime gathering in U.S. history. On Independence Day itself, approximately 48 majestic tall ships representing 20 nations will partake in an International Parade of Sail from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, past the Statue of Liberty, and up the Hudson River to the George Washington Bridge.
An International Naval (INR250) and Aerial Review will also take place with another 50 U.S. and allied naval vessels — including chiefs of navy from 49 nations — and 100+ U.S. and allied aircraft, capped that evening by the 50th anniversary of Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks. Planners expect six million spectators to line the 15-mile New York and New Jersey shoreline, with live coverage broadcast for six hours on NBC and Telemundo.
"Korbel has been part of America's greatest celebrations for generations, and there is no greater celebration on the horizon than the 250th birthday of the United States," said Gary B. Heck, President and Owner, Korbel Champagne Cellars. "We are honored to raise a glass to the American spirit. There is no better backdrop for a toast than New York Harbor on the Fourth of July."
"Korbel California Champagne is as American as the celebration we're putting on," said Chris O'Brien, President of Sail4th 250. "From California's Russian River Valley to New York Harbor, this partnership brings together two great American traditions: our love of the sea and our love of coming together to celebrate. We can think of no better way to mark the nation's Semiquincentennial than with a glass of Korbel California Champagne as history sails past."
Sail4th 250 today announced a landmark partnership with Korbel California Champagne, America's favorite California champagne. The non-profit organization behind the historic maritime celebration marking America's 250th birthday at the Port of New York and New Jersey, has named Korbel the "Official California Champagne of Sail4th 250" — a fitting designation for a brand whose own story is inseparable from the idea of the American dream and the pioneering spirit that defines the nation.
The partnership covers the five-day Sail4th 250 celebration running July 3–7, 2026 — the largest maritime gathering in U.S. history. On Independence Day itself, approximately 48 majestic tall ships representing 20 nations will partake in an International Parade of Sail from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, past the Statue of Liberty, and up the Hudson River to the George Washington Bridge.
An International Naval (INR250) and Aerial Review will also take place with another 50 U.S. and allied naval vessels — including chiefs of navy from 49 nations — and 100+ U.S. and allied aircraft, capped that evening by the 50th anniversary of Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks. Planners expect six million spectators to line the 15-mile New York and New Jersey shoreline, with live coverage broadcast for six hours on NBC and Telemundo.
"Korbel has been part of America's greatest celebrations for generations, and there is no greater celebration on the horizon than the 250th birthday of the United States," said Gary B. Heck, President and Owner, Korbel Champagne Cellars. "We are honored to raise a glass to the American spirit. There is no better backdrop for a toast than New York Harbor on the Fourth of July."
"Korbel California Champagne is as American as the celebration we're putting on," said Chris O'Brien, President of Sail4th 250. "From California's Russian River Valley to New York Harbor, this partnership brings together two great American traditions: our love of the sea and our love of coming together to celebrate. We can think of no better way to mark the nation's Semiquincentennial than with a glass of Korbel California Champagne as history sails past."
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