*Active Military & Veterans Ride The Ferry Free During Fleet Week!
Service men and women in uniform or those who have a valid military ID showing their active duty or veteran status can ride FREE on all NY Waterway ferry routes.
Fleet Week is a great time to take the family on the "ferry" to NYC to see and honor:
The Thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships will be in Manhattan for Fleet Week New York. Hosted nearly every year since 1984, Fleet Week New York is the City's celebration of the sea services.
This annual event also provides an opportunity for the citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today's Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Team. Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays throughout the week, as well as public visitation of many
of the participating ships.
NY Waterway Ferry the fastest, most convenient way to get to all the Fleet Week activities!
What To Do During Fleet Week?
- Tour visiting ships
- Lectures
- Watch the parade of ships in the harbor
- Watch competitions, including tug of war and eating contests
- Memorial Day ceremony
- Musical performances by sailors and marines
2017 Fleet Week Schedule of Event
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Event: Navy Band Concert
Time: Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, New York (Central Park)
Navy Band Northeast will perform a concert in Cental Park's Naumburg Band Shell. Event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Event: Fleet Week New York Parade of Ships
Time: TBD
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: TBD
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: TBD
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. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team Performance
Time: 1 p.m. - 1:30 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.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
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: General Public Ship Tours
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Intrepid, Pier 86)
Location: Multiple locations
Lines may be capped at 3 p.m.
Ship tours will be held in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Events are 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 on the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. 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: Multiple locations
Lines may be capped at 3 p.m.
Ship tours will be held in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Events are free and open to the public.
Event: U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team Performance
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2 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.; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Intrepid, Pier 86)
Location: Multiple locations
Lines may be capped at 3 p.m.
Ship tours will be held in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island. 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 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. 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 Colors 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: Freedom Run
Time: 8 a.m. - 10 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 Colors 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: Multiple locations
Lines may be capped at 3 p.m.
Ship tours will be held in Brooklyn and Staten Island. 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: 11:45 a.m. - 5 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: 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: 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) Silent Drill Team performance; USCG Search and Rescue demonstration; U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment performance; 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.
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
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Multiple locations
Lines may be capped at 3 p.m.
Ship tours will be held in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island. 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. Visit the Intrepid Museum wesite for more details here
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