THE GREATEST CELEBRATION IN OUR NATION’S HISTORY : SAIL4TH 250

The six-day, once-in-a-lifetime event will feature more than 30 tall ships from international militaries, a spectacular Blue Angels flight show, displays of rare historical documents and more — and is expected to generate a record-breaking $2.85 billion revenue windfall for the Big Apple.

Sail4th event will span July 3 through 8 across the Big Apple, with each day packed to the brim with events, tours, shows and more that center on the historic milestone.

The most impressive display will fittingly take place on July 4, and will involve an impressive flotilla of at least 30 Class A Tall Ships and 40 gray hull vessels — making for the largest parade of vessels to ever sail into the Port of New York and New Jersey.

The ships will open their doors to the public in the following days, allowing visitors to explore the decks and meet with military cadets from around the world. The tall ships won’t be the only impressive vessels on display — Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, the world’s only ocean liner, will be docked in the Harbor for the occasion.

There will be plenty of shows in the sky as well, including the Navy’s Blue Angels, which are moving their annual free shows from the shores of Jones Beach on Long Island to the Big Apple for the big birthday bash.s.

Sail4th week will also coincide with the New York/New Jersey-hosted 2026 FIFA World Cup and Fleet Week, which was moved from its traditional Memorial Day Weekend slot for the momentous occasion.

Hudson River, Governors Island, East River

July 3rd-8th, 2026

See full scheduled events  Here