America welcomes the tall ships of the world to the Port of New York and New Jersey for a universal celebration of America's 250th anniversary!
July 4, 2026
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Experience the majesty of the world's greatest tall ships at locations across New York and New Jersey. Browse ships by pier, reserve your free tickets, and plan your visit. Public viewing and ship tours are available daily from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Reservations are strongly recommended due to high demand.
Location: Stapleton Waterfront, 305 Front St, Staten Island, NY 10304
Public Viewing Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
See:
ARC Gloria (Colombia)
BAP Unión (Peru)
Esmeralda (Chile) - open July 6-7 only
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Location: Piers 1, 3 & 5, 2 Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Public Viewing Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sagres (Portugal)
Sundarshini (India)
Gorch Fock (Germany) - open July 6-7 only
Mircea (Romania)
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Location: 89 South Street, New York, NY 10038
Public Viewing Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Pride of Baltimore II (Maryland)
USCG Eagle (USA) - open July 5 only
Oosterschelde (Netherlands)
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Location: West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
Public Viewing Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Amerigo Vespucci (Italy)
Capitan Miranda (Uruguay)
Gladan (Sweden) - open July 6-7 only
Juan Sebastian de Elcano (Spain)
Belle Poule (France) - open July 5-6 only
Bowdoin (Maine)
Dar Mlodziezy (Poland)
Guayas (Ecuador)
Juan Bautista Cambiaso (Dominican Republic)
Lady Maryland (Maryland)
Libertad (Argentina)
Lynx (Massachusetts)
Tabor Boy (Massachusetts)
When & If (Maryland)
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We will celebrate America's 250th anniversary with the largest-ever flotilla of tall ships from around the world, creating a majestic nautical spectacle and an unforgettable once-in-a-generation event on land, sea, and air.
Across the region, a rich tapestry of events, festivities, and celebrations will unfold—honoring our shared history while educating, entertaining, and uniting communities.
Zoom in for details of the ships coming to New York
Over 15 miles of waterfront viewing will offer visitors the opportunity to experience these spectacular events! Six days of parades on the water, in the air, and on land, an International Naval Review, fireworks, aerial displays and more.
July 3: Class B Ships Parade of Sail
July 4: Class A Ships Parade of Sail, Aerial Review, International Naval Review, and Fireworks
July 5–7: Public Touring of Tall Ships

Sail4th 250 and the 250th birthday events would not be possible without the generous support of our partners and sponsors. Thank you.
Sail4th 250 traces its heritage to the first Operation Sail in 1964, endorsed by President John F. Kennedy. Continuing to mark American milestones, New York hosted historic tall ship extravaganzas for the 1976 Bicentennial, the 1986 Statue of Liberty centennial, the Columbus Quincentennial in 1992, the Millennium celebration of 2000, and the Bicentennial of The Star-Spangled Banner in 2012.
Today, Sail4th 250 continues the extraordinary maritime tradition of gathering the world's tall ship fleets.
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