New York To Host Historic Tall Ship Parade To Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary

A fleet of over 80 vessels, including 40+ tall ships and 32 warships, will gather in New York Harbor for the Sail4th 250 celebration from July 3–8, 2026, marking America's 250th anniversary. The event will involve a major Parade of Sail through New York Harbor and up the Hudson River, likely causing significant slowdowns and restricted navigation in the harbor, East River, and Hudson River during that period.