NYC Fleet Week Events – May 21-27, 2019

Tuesday, May 21 10am to Noon

 1.Helicopter Landing at Miller Field, 600 New Dorp Ln., Staten Island

• Fast rope demonstration conducted by a team of U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) members from Virginia Beach, Va. and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron NINE (HSC-9), known as the “Tridents,” from Norfolk, Va. After the demonstration, various helicopters will be available for tours. Musical performance by the U.S. Fleet Forces “Brass Band;” see various military displays,  meet military personnel, try on equipment and gear. Click here for the event flyer. Event is free and open to the public.

2. Navy Band Concert in Central Park- Noon – 1:15 p.m.Naumburg Bandshell – Terrance Dr., near 72nd St., Manhattan. FREE

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

1. Parade of Ships- Time – TBD- NY Harbor

 Along the Hudson River from Battery Park to just south of the George Washington Bridge.

2.Fleet Week at Fort Hamilton- Time- TBD (NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC)

Location: Fort Hamilton, Engeldrum Bluff, 101st St. & Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn

• View ships as they travel through the New York Harbor during the Parade of Ships. Not open to the public. DOD ID required to enter base.

3. Fleet Week at Fort Wadsworth- time TBD

Location: Fort Wadsworth Overlook, 210 New York Ave, Staten Island

• View ships as they travel through the New York Harbor during the Parade of Ships. Event is free to the public to view.

4. Navy Band Concert at Arch in Washington Square Park-Noon – 1 p.m.

Location: Washington Square Park Arch, W. 4th Street, Greenwich Village, Manhattan

• Navy Band Northeast’s “Ceremonial Band” will perform a concert at the Arch at Washington Square Park. Event is free and open to the public.

5.  Navy Band Concert at South Street Seaport-12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: South Street Seaport, 12 Fulton St., Manhattan

• U.S. Fleet Forces “Brass Band” will perform a concert at the Arch at the South Street Seaport. Event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, May 23, 2019

1. General Public Ship Tours-Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Pier 88 in Manhattan; and Homeport Pier in Staten Island

• Ship tours will be held on Pier 88 and the Staten Island Homeport Pier. Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public.

2.  Annual Fleet Week Freedom Run-Time: 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Location: North Cove Marina to 9/11 Memorial Plaza

• The annual Fleet Week Freedom Run is a 1.7 mile fun run through financial district and culminating at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. Event is free and open to the public to view.

3. General Public Ship Tours (Pier 86)-Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Pier 86 (Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum) in Manhattan

• Ship tours (U.S. Coast Guard only) will be held on Pier 86. Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Tours will close early due to a scheduled private event. Events are free and open to the public. Tours do not require museum admission.

4. Navy Dive Tank in Times Square- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Military Island, Times Square (43-44 St. Plaza)

• U.S. Navy divers will dive in the Navy Dive Tank right in Times Square throughout the day. Come by and play tic-tac-toe, see their gear, take photos and learn about U.S. Navy Divers. Event is free and open to the public.

Friday, May 24, 2019

1. General Public Ship Tours-Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Pier 88 in Manhattan and Homeport Pier in Staten Island

• Ship tours will be held on Pier 88 and the Staten Island Homeport Pier. Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public.

2.General Public Ship Tours (Pier 86)-Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Pier 86 (Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum) in Manhattan

• Ship tours will be held on Pier 86. Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public. Tours do not require museum admission.

3. Navy Dive Tank in Times Square-Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Military Island, Times Square (43-44 St. Plaza)

• U.S. Navy divers will dive in the Navy Dive Tank right in Times Square throughout the day. Come by and play tic-tac-toe, see their gear, take photos and learn about U.S. Navy Divers. Event is free and open to the public.

4. NYPD/U.S. Navy Association Remembrance Ceremony and Celebration- 10 a.m. – noon

Location: NYPD Headquarters Auditorium, One Police Plaza, Manhattan

• NYPD/U.S. Navy Association will honor fallen Sailors and police officers during a remembrance ceremony in the NYPD Headquarters Auditorium. Event is free and open to the public.

5.Joint Reenlistment and Promotion Ceremony-2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: 9/11 Memorial Plaza, cobblestone area between vanishing pools

• Sea service members will participate in a Reenlistment and Promotion Ceremony on the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. Event is free and open to the public.

6.U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Demonstration-Time: 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Location: Military Island, Times Square (43-44 St. Plaza)

• The U.S. Marine Corps will host a martial arts demonstration at Military Island in Times Square. Event is free and open to the public.

7.  Navy Band Concert-Time: 8 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.

Location: Military Island, Times Square (43-44 St. Plaza)

• Navy Band Northeast’s “Rhode Island Sound” will perform a concert at Military Island in Times Square. Event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, May 25, 2019

1. General Public Ship Tours-Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Pier 88 in Manhattan and the Homeport Pier in Staten Island

• Ship tours will be held on Pier 88 and Staten Island Homeport Pier. Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public.

2.General Public Ship Tours (Pier 86)-Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Pier 86 (Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum) in Manhattan

• Ship tours (U.S. Coast Guard only) will be held on Pier 86. Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public. Tours do not require museum admission.

3. Marine Day in Prospect Park-Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Prospect Park, West Dr. at the intersection of Prospect Park West & Prospect Park Southwest, Brooklyn

• The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) will host Marine Day in Prospect Park featuring interactive and aviation static displays, demonstrations, and a performance by the USMC Battle Color Detachment. Event is free and open to the public.

4. Navy Dive Tank in Times Square (Last Day!)-10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Military Island, Times Square (43-44 St. Plaza)

• U.S. Navy divers will dive in the Navy Dive Tank right in Times Square throughout the day. Come by and play tic-tac-toe, see their gear, take photos and learn about U.S. Navy Divers. Event is free and open to the public.

5. Navy Aviation – Eisenhower Park-10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Eisenhower Park, East Meadow (Nassau County)

• The U.S. Navy will host an aviation event at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow (Nassau County), NY. Event will include military an non-military static displays and the U.S. Fleet Forces “Brass Band” will also perform. Event is free and open to the public.

6. Side By Side Military Appreciation Event presented by Northwell Health- Noon – 5 p.m.

Location: Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan

• Event will include musical performances and numerous military static displays on the Rockefeller Center plaza. Event is free and open to the public.

7. U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstration- Noon – 12:30 p.m.

Location: Homeport Pier, Staten Island

• U.S. Coast Guard will conduct a Search and Rescue demonstration in the vicinity of the water off of the Staten Island Homeport Pier for visitors to see. Event is free and open to the public.

8.Navy Band Concert- 6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Location: Military Island, Times Square (43-44 St. Plaza)

• Navy Band Northeast’s “Rhode Island Sound” will perform a concert at Military Island in Times Square. Event is free and open to the public.

9. U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment Performance-Time: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Location: Times Square (Father Duffy Square, 7th Ave & W 47th St.)

• The U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment will perform in Times Square (Father Duffy Square) for the general public in front of the TKTS red steps. Event is free and open to the public.

Sunday, May 26, 2019

1. General Public Ship Tours-8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Brooklyn Cruise Terminal (in the Red Hook Community) in Brooklyn and the Homeport Pier in Staten Island only

• Ship tours will be held at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and the Staten Island Homeport Pier only … ship tours will not be available on Pier 88 today. Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public.

2. General Public Ship Tours (Pier 86)- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Pier 86 (Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum) in Manhattan

• Ship tours (U.S. Coast Guard only) will be held on Pier 86. Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public. Tours do not require museum admission.

3. Liberty State Park Fleet Week 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Race

Time: 10:30 a.m – 11:50 a.m., Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

Location: Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pesin Dr., Jersey City, NJ

• New this year … bring out the family and take part in a 1 Mile Fun Run and 5K community run during the annual Fleet Week at Liberty State Park hosted by City Challenge Races, then stay and enjoy the festivities throughout the day! Click herefor the event flyer. Click here for more information and to register.

4.  4th Annual Fleet Week at Liberty State Park- Noon – 5 p.m.

Location: Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pesin Dr., Jersey City, NJ

• Join the U.S. Navy (USN), U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) as they showcase the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. Event will include a performance by U.S. Fleet Forces “Brass Band;” USN and USMC helicopter static displays; USN Dive Tank; USO; USMC Martial Arts Program demonstration and pull-up challenge; USCG Search and Rescue demonstration; USCG Silent Drill Team and USMC Battle Color Detachment performances; military static displays, including Stewards of the Sea, World War I Commission, Submarine Forces, USMC ordnance and vehicles; kids activities, bounce houses and face painting, food trucks and much more! Event is free and open to the public. Click here for the event flyer.

5.  Youth City Challenge at Liberty State Park

Time: 1:30 p.m – 4 p.m., Registration begins at 1 p.m.

Location: Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pesin Dr., Jersey City, NJ

• New this year … bring out the family and challege yourself in a 1 Mile – 10 Obstacle Course designed for youth ages 5-12 during the annual Fleet Week at Liberty State Park hosted by City Challenge Races. Click here for the event flyer. Click here for more information and to register.

6.  11th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day & Memorial Tribute Event at Rye Playland

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Rye Playland, 1 Playland Park, Rye

• Event will include military aviation static displays and a ceremony in honor of Memorial Day. Event is free and open to the public.

7.  Annual Fleet Week Music Festival-Noon – 6 p.m.

Location: Flagship Brewery, 140 Minthorne St., Staten Island

• The Flagship Brewery and community members will host their annual music festival in honor of Fleet Week. Local bands scheduled to perform. Event is free and open to the public.

8. Family Sunday at Citi Field- 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., Queens

• See military static displays on the plaza, then stay for the game as the New York Mets take on the Detroit Tigers, and also see a flyover with FA-18 Hornets from NAS Oceana, Navy Band Northeast singer performing the national anthem, and honor Lucille Posner, a former 2nd class petty officer who served as part of Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) in World War II as the “Veteran of the Game.”

9. Navy Band Concert (Last Performance)-Time: 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Location: Military Island, Times Square (43-44 St. Plaza)

• Navy Band Northeast’s “Rhode Island Sound” will perform a concert at Military Island in Times Square. Event is free and open to the public.

Monday, May 27, 2019

1. General Public Ship Tours (Last Day For Ship Tours!)  8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Pier 88 in Manhattan; Brooklyn Cruise Terminal (in the Red Hook Community) in Brooklyn; and Homeport Pier in Staten Island

• Ship tours will be held on Pier 88, Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and the Staten Island Homeport Pier. Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public.

2. General Public Ship Tours (Pier 86 – Last Day For Ship Tours!)-Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Pier 86 (Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum) in Manhattan

• Ship tours (U.S. Coast Guard only) will be held on Pier 86. Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D. Events are free and open to the public. Tours do not require museum admission.

3.  Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Day Observance-10 a.m. – noon

Location: Manhattan, New York (Riverside Dr. & 89th St.)

4. Intrepid Memorial Day Commemoration- 11 a.m. – 1 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 website for more details here

5. U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstration-2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86, Manhattan

• U.S. Coast Guard will conduct a Search and Rescue demonstration in the vicinity of the water off of Pier 86 for visitors to see. Event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, May 28, 2019- Ships depart- time – TBD- NY Harbor