The sailors, marines and guardsmen are coming to town for Fleet Week.
Fleet Week New York is set to take place from May 24 through May 30, with an estimated 5,000 servicemen and servicewomen expected to participate.
The celebration kicks off with the arrival of Naval of Coast Guard ships into New York City on the Hudson River Wednesday morning.
Later in the evening, the Grammy Award-winning band Alabama Shakes will perform at a welcome party for incoming servicemen and women at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Wednesday night, according to the USO of Metropolitan New York and Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, who are co-sponsoring the event.
During Fleet Week, New Yorkers will be able to visit participating ships and attend free screenings and events, including a screening of "Top Gun" on the Intrepid at Pier 86 and a Battle of the Big Bands music and swing dancing event. See the full schedule below.
The annual Memorial Day commemoration ceremony will also feature the unfurliing of a 100-foot American flag, the playing of Taps, a ceremonial wreath-laying and a three-volley rifle salute.
This will be the 29th year of Fleet Week New York. The theme this year is "Celebrating the Sea Services and Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Seabees," according to organizers.
Ships sailing in will include USS Kearsarge, USGC Hamilton, HMCS Glace Bay, U.S. Naval Academy Yard patrol boats, RV Neil Armstrong, USS San Jacinto, USS Monterey, USS Lassen, USCGC Katherine Walker, USS Zephyr, USNS Yuma, II Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Navy Seabees/Naval Construction Force.
For more information, visit www.IntrepidMuseum.org
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FLEET WEEK NEW YORK SCHEDULE
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Event: Fleet Week New York Parade of Ships
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: New York Harbor
Watch as U.S. Navy, including U.S. Marine Corps personnel, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian ships transit the New York Harbor to kick-off 2017 Fleet Week New York. Event is free and open to the public for viewing.
Event: Fort Hamilton Salute to the Ships of Fleet Week
Time: 8 a.m. - noon
Location: Brooklyn, New York (Bluff at Fort Hamilton)
Annual salute to the ships of Fleet Week at U.S. Army Garrison Ft. Hamilton. Event is free and open to individuals with base access.
Event: Fort Wadsworth Fleet Week and National Park Centennial Celebration
Time: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Staten Island, New York (Fort Wadsworth Overlook)
The National Parks Service (NPS) will host an event in celebration of Fleet Week New York and the Centennial of the NPS. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Navy Divers at New York Aquarium
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn, New York (New York Aquarium - 602 Surf Ave.)
U.S. Navy divers will dive at the New York Aquarium in honor of Fleet Week New York.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Event: General Public Ship Tours
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Intrepid, Pier 86)
Location: Piers 88, 92 and Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Pier 86 in Manhattan; Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Brookln; and Homeport Pier in Staten Island
Lines may be capped early to allow guests to finish their tours
Ship tours will be held on Piers 88 and 92 (Manhattan) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.); Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Pier 86 (Manhattan) (10 a.m.- 5 p.m); Brooklyn Cruise Terminal (Brooklyn) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.); and Homeport Pier (Staten Island) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guest over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team Performance
Time: 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (9/11 Memorial Plaza)
U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team will perform on the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Navy Dive Tank in Times Square
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Times Square - 43-44 St. Plaza)
U.S. Navy divers will hold demonstrations in a dive tank on the plaza in Times Square. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team Performance
Time: 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave.)
U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team will perform in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Event is free and open to the public.
Friday, May 26, 2017
Event: General Public Ship Tours
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Intrepid, Pier 86)
Location: Piers 88, 92 and Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Pier 86 in Manhattan; Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Brookln; and Homeport Pier in Staten Island
Lines may be capped early to allow guests to finish their tours
Ship tours will be held on Piers 88 and 92 (Manhattan) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.); Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Pier 86 (Manhattan) (10 a.m.- 5 p.m); Brooklyn Cruise Terminal (Brooklyn) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.); and Homeport Pier (Staten Island) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guest over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Navy Dive Tank in Times Square
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Times Square - 43-44 St. Plaza)
U.S. Navy divers will hold demonstrations in a dive tank on the plaza in Times Square. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team Performance
Time: 1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (9/11 Memorial Plaza)
U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team will perform on the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: Joint Re-enlistment/Promotions Ceremony
Time: 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (9/11 Memorial Plaza)
Service members from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard will participate in a re-enlistment and promotion ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team Performance
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Military Island, Times Square)
U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team will perform at Military Island in Times Square. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: Navy Band Concert
Time: 8 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Military Island, Times Square)
Navy Band Northeast "Rhode Island Sound" will perform a concert at Military Island in Times Square. Event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Event: General Public Ship Tours
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Piers 88, 92 in Manhattan; Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Brookln; and Homeport Pier in Staten Island
Lines may be capped early to allow guests to finish their tours
Ship tours will be held on Piers 88 and 92 (Manhattan) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.); Brooklyn Cruise Terminal (Brooklyn) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.); and Homeport Pier (Staten Island) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guest over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public.
Event: Marine Day
Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn, New York (Prospect Park)
U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) will host Marine Day in Prospect Park. Event will feature a formation run followed by military static displays, demos, and a performance by the USMC Battle Color Detachment. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: Seabee STEM Informational Static Display
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86)
U.S. Navy Seabee Historical Foundation will host a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) informational static display for visitors at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Pier. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: Joint Aviation Static Display Event
Time: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: East Meadow, New York (Eisenhower Park)
U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps will host displays of aviation and personnel equipment. Navy Band Northeast scheduled to perform from 10 a.m. - noon. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Navy Dive Tank in Times Square
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Times Square - 43-44 St. Plaza)
U.S. Navy divers will hold demonstrations in a dive tank on the plaza in Times Square. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team Performance
Time: 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Pier 86)
U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team will perform on Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo
Time: Noon - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Staten Island, New York (In view from Homeport Pier)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) will conduct a Search and Rescue demonstration in the water of the Homeport Pier for visitors and ships to see. During the demo, a USCG rescue crew will drop a mannequin into the water to simulate a person in distress. A rescue swimmer will then jump into the water to secure the mannequin. Both the rescue swimmer and the mannequin are then lifted securely back into the helicopter. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team Performance
Time: 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Pier 86)
U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team will perform on Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team Performance
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Military Island, Times Square)
U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team will perform at Military Island in Times Square. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: Navy Band Concert
Time: 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Military Island, Times Square)
Navy Band Northeast "Rhode Island Sound" will perform a concert at Military Island in Times Square. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment Performance
Time: 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Father Duffy Square, Times Square)
U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment will perform at Father Duffy Square in Times Square in front of the TKTS red steps. Event is free and open to the public.
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Event: Fleet Week Freedom Run
Time: 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: North Cove Marina to 9/11 Memorial Site
Sea service members and New York-based first responders will participate in annual Freedom Run. U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment scheduled to perform following the run. Event is free and open to the public to view.
Event: General Public Ship Tours
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Brookln; Homeport Pier in Staten Island; and Pier 92 (USCG cutter only) in Manhattan; NO TOURS ON PIER 88 TODAY
Lines may be capped early to allow guests to finish their tours
Ship tours will be held at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal (Brooklyn) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.); Homeport Pier (Staten Island) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.); and Pier 92 (USCG cutter only) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) only. Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guest over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public.
Event: Seabee STEM Informational Static Display
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86)
U.S. Navy Seabee Historical Foundation will host a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) informational static display for visitors at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Pier. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: Veterans Appreciation Day & Memorial Tribute
Time: Noon - 4 p.m.
Location: Rye, New York (Rye Playland)
Event will include a ceremony in honor of Memorial Day, U.S. Marine Corps aviation static display (Noon - 4 p.m.), and more. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: 2nd Annual Fleet Week at Liberty State Park
Time: Noon - 5 p.m.
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (1 Audrey Zapp Dr., Liberty State Park - take Exit 14B off NJ Turnpike)
Event will include the U.S. Navy (USN) Parachute Team, The Leap Frogs; USN Dive Tank; Navy Band Northeast performance; USN helicopter static display; U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Search and Rescue demonstration; military static displays; kids activities; and much more. Event is free and open to the public. View event flyer here
Event: Fleet Week New York Community Music Festival
Time: Noon - 8 p.m.
Location: Staten Island, New York (40 Mithorne St., Flagship Brewery)
Flagship Brewery and community members will host a music festival in honor of Fleet Week. Event is free and open to the public. View event flyer here
Event: Navy Band Concert
Time: 4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Military Island, Times Square)
Navy Band Northeast "Rhode Island Sound" will perform a concert at Military Island in Times Square. Event is free and open to the public.
Monday, May 29, 2017 (Memorial Day)
Event: General Public Ship Tours - Last Day For Ship Tours
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Pier 88, Pier 92 (USCG cutter only) in Manhattan; Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Brookln; and Homeport Pier in Staten Island
Lines may be capped early to allow guests to finish their tours
Last day for tours - ship tours will be held on Pier 88, Pier 92 (USCG cutter only) (Manhattan) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.); Brooklyn Cruise Terminal (Brooklyn) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.); and Homeport Pier (Staten Island) (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guest over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public.
Event: New Rochelle Memorial Day Ceremony
Time: Noon - 6 p.m. (tentatively)
Location: New Rochelle, New York (Glen Island Park)
Event will include memorial ceremony (noon), free concert in the park, and U.S. Marine Corps aviation static displays (2 p.m. - 5 p.m.). Event is free and open to the public.
Event: Seabee STEM Informational Static Display
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86)
U.S. Navy Seabee Historical Foundation will host a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) informational static display for visitors at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Pier. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Day Observance
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Location: Manhattan, New York (Riverside Dr. & 89th St.)
Annual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony will take place at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Manhattan. This year's event will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: Intrepid Memorial Day Commemoration
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (12th Ave. & 46th St. Pier 86N)
Honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice serving in the armed forces. Join hundreds of veterans, representing wars and conflicts from WWII to the present. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo
Time: 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (In view from Intrepid Pier 86)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) will conduct a Search and Rescue demonstration in the water of the Intrepid Pier 86 for visitors and ships to see. During the demo, a USCG rescue crew will drop a mannequin into the water to simulate a person in distress. A rescue swimmer will then jump into the water to secure the mannequin. Both the rescue swimmer and the mannequin are then lifted securely back into the helicopter. Event is free and open to the public.
Event: Annual New York Mets Military Appreciation Game
Location: Queens, New York (Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave.)
Time: 4:10 p.m.
New York Mets will host the annual Military Appreciation Game. Mets will take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Events will include: first pitch, Oath of Enlistment; the U.S. Navy (USN) Parachute Team, The Leap Frogs; national anthem; and more!
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Event: Ships Depart
Time: TBD
Location: New York Harbor
Participating ships depart, signaling the completion of the 2017 Fleet Week New York. Event is free and open to the public to view.
