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 sailed into New York Harbor, and saluted 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 arrived in grand style and spent a week in the heart of the nation's first capital.
Sailors came together in the universal fellowship of freedom, hope, and opportunity that our country has always represented.
In addition, Sail4th has a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Navy for the events of July 4th in the Port of New York & New Jersey. The Navy hosted the Seventh International Naval Review that morning, a solemn time-honored ritual involving more than 53 U.S. and foreign warships.
Along with the majestic tall ships flotilla, a diverse array of events, festivities, and celebrations were held to celebrate America's 250th.
Registering for a free spectator anchorage allowed you to watch the event right aboard your vessel.
Class B tall ships from around the world sailed down the East River from Hell Gate Bridge to Sandy Hook, NJ.
Visitors experienced the Grand Review of Tall Ships from Governors Island with unbeatable harbor views as the Parade of Sail passed by.
Navy Grey Hull Ships from around the world docked along the Hudson River for a full International Naval Review showcasing maritime cooperation.
More than 30 tall ships from around the world sailed up the Hudson River from the Verrazzano Bridge to the George Washington Bridge.
Many visitors boarded these beautiful tall ships with our free tours, taking place at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Sail City (The Intrepid & Manhattan Cruise Terminal), South Street Seaport, and Staten Island Waterfront Park.
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