The Vision: A Universal Celebration of Independence
To celebrate America's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, the largest fleet of the world's most magnificent tall ships and gray hull ships will sail into New York Harbor, pass in Presidential review, and salute the Statue of Liberty.
In the tradition of the 1976 Bicentennial, the Statue of Liberty Centennial in 1986, the Columbus Quincentennial in 1992, the Millennium celebration in 2000, and the Bicentennial of the Star-Spangled Banner in 2012, international fleets will arrive in grand style and spend a week in the heart of the nation's first capitol.
Sailors will come together in the universal fellowship of freedom, hope, and opportunity that our country has always represented.
Our Mission
Create a maritime spectacle worthy of the moment that inspires, educates, and unites American's using stories from our history while exploring the promise of our future. This magical moment will generate hope and goodwill, and will be a colorful reminder of the optimistic, courageous spirit that defines our country and provides the freedom we enjoy.
