What is fleet week nyc

Schedule of events — Wednesday, May 26 A. EAG Growler in action P. Country music singer Jo Smith P. What makes the world's best Coast Guard? The Silent Service - years of Submarines P. Navy helicopter tour P. Live : Enlistment ceremony from Times Square P.

Maritime Expeditionary Security Force P. M EOD helicopter operations P. What happens to plastic waste aboard ships A. Country music artist Phil Vassar P. TAPS A. Assault Craft Unit 2 Tour P. EOD mini-documentary. This year is different, for sure, but there will still be events you can take part in online. Charles W. For things to do this Memorial Day, be sure to check our guide. Coast Guard will be on hand to answer questions about the cutter, a foot Bay-class icebreaking tug, which will be on display through Monday.

The U. Marine Corps will also be onsite with vehicles including restored and antique military vehicles , gear, equipment and more and visitors will be able to train like a Marine with a variety of demos and activities. For Memorial Day on Monday, starting at 11am, the museum will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony with special guest speakers, the unfurling of a ft American flag, and a wreath-laying ceremony.

It will be livestreamed the entire ceremony on YouTube and Facebook Live. Naval vessels have been visiting New York City in a celebratory manner since the aftermath of the Spanish—American War in , when Commodore Dewey was celebrated as the hero of the battle of Manila Bay.

However, the first official Fleet Week took place in New York City in and is generally timed to coincide with the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Each year, we plan many events to show our active-duty visitors, the local public and the national media how the Navy League values and honors those who uphold the traditions of the maritime services.

Our marquee event is an annual welcome reception honoring Commanding and Executive Officers from the participating units. Since , this event has been named in honor of Richard W. Scheuing, a long-time Navy League member and supporter of the sea services who was instrumental in bringing Fleet Week to New York.

As of , we have renamed the event to include both Richard and his wife, Doris, who both remained fierce advocates for the sea services throughout their lives. For a glimpse at our events from the most recent in-person Fleet Week, browse the gallery above.