NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Fleet Week is back in New York City, with the ceremonial Parade of Ships starting off the 35th annual celebration on Wednesday.
The beloved event, which runs through Tuesday, coincides with the arrival of about 2,400 uniformed personnel in New York City.
USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), a dock landing ship from Norfolk, Virginia
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The 35th Annual Fleet Week, a seven-day celebration honoring the U.S. Navy, the Coast Guard and the Marine Corps., began in New York City, United States on May 24, 2023. Nearly 2,400 military personnel will participate in Fleet Week running until May 30.
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Nine ships, including one from Italy, the United Kingdom and Canada, paraded into New York Harbor to kick off Wednesday the annual event, which includes public ship tours, ceremonies, and naval and military educational events.
This year's celebration will include full capacity activities after returning live last year following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
USS Intrepid former crew members watch Marines and Navy sailors from the USS Bataan during their arrival for Fleet Week 2022 as seen from the Intrepid Museum on May 25, 2022 in New York City. Fleet Week returned this year in full capacity with over 3,000 sailors partaking across multiple vessels entering New York City’s ports, according to reports. This is the first year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic that Fleet Week has returned.
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ITS Virginio Fasan (F 591), a frigate from La Spezia, Italy
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Visitors can board vessels for free at Piers 86, 88 and 90 in Manhattan (except on Sunday) and the Homeport Pier on Staten Island from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Tours of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum at Pier 86, which is hosting a variety of events, are available everyday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information on events, visit www.fleetweeknewyork.com.
The 35th Annual Fleet Week, a seven-day celebration honoring the U.S. Navy, the Coast Guard and the Marine Corps., began in New York City, United States on May 24, 2023. Nearly 2,400 military personnel will participate in Fleet Week running until May 30.
Photo credit Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
USS Wasp (LHD 1), an amphibious assault ship from Norfolk, Virginia
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