The week features extensive military demonstrations, as well as the opportunity for the public to tour some of the visiting ships. This week is called Fleet week and Since 1984, New York City has held Fleet Week to honor the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
The Memorial Day commemoration is a highlight of the week's festivities, featuring the singing of Taps and a military aircraft fly over in honor of those who lost their lives in service to the United States.
Some highlights:
Wednesday, May 26, 2010:
* 8:30 a.m.
Parade of Ships
Where: Hudson River on Manhattan's west side
* 7 p.m.
USMC Flyover at NY Mets game
Where: NY Mets Field
Thursday, May 27, 2010:
* 8 am-5 pm
Free Ship Tours
Where: Pier 88, 48th St/West Side Highway
Where: Stapleton Pier, SI
* 7-9 am
USMC display
Where: USS Intrepid
* 8 am-6 pm
F-18 Flight Simulator
Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Display
USCG Static Displays
Where: Pier 88, 12th & 46th St
Where: Homeport Pier, Staten Island (Static Display)
* 9-9:30 am
Flag Raising & Morning Colors
Where: New York Public Library
* 10 am-noon
USMC MAGTF Air/Ground Demo
Location: Coney Island, Brooklyn
* 11 am-noon
SI Blessing of the Fleet
Where: SI Piers
* 11 am-1 pm
USCG SAR Helo Demo
Where: NY Harbor near Homeport Pier, SI
* 6-8 pm
Marine Forces Reserve Band Concert
Where: Central Park Band Shell
Friday, May 28, 2010:
* 8 am-5 pm
Free Ship Tours
Where: Pier 88, 48th St/West Side Highway
Where: Stapleton Pier, SI
* 8 am-6 pm
F-18 Flight Simulator
Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Display
USCG Static Displays
Paramount Top Gun Video Kiosks
ONR Static Display
Where: Pier 88, 12th & 46th St
Where: Homeport Pier, SI (Static Display)
* 9 am-4 pm
USMC Day in Times Square
Where: Times Square
* 11-11:30 am
USCG SAR Helo Demo
Where: NY Harbor near Homeport Pier, SI
* 2:30-6 pm
USMC MAGTF Air/Ground Demo
Where: Orchard Beach, Bronx
* 5-6:15 pm
Navy Band Northeast performs at Times Square
Where: Times Square
Saturday, May 29, 2010:
* 8 am-5 pm
Free Ship Tours
Where: Pier 88, 48th St/West Side Highway
Where: Stapleton Pier, SI
* 8 am-6 pm
F-18 Flight Simulator
Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Display
USCG Static Displays
Paramount Top Gun Video Kiosks
ONR Static Display
NRD NY Static Display
Where: Pier 88, 12th & 46th St
Where: Homeport Pier, SI (Static Display)
* 9 am-4 pm
Marine Day
Where: Battery Park
* Noon-1 pm
MWR Intrepid Cup Sports Tug-O-War
Where: Intrepid Pier
* 1-3 pm
Navy Band Northeast Concert
Where: Staten Island Pier
Sunday, May 30, 2010:
* 8 am-5 pm
Free Ship Tours
Where: Stapleton Pier, SI
* 8 am-5 pm
USMC Static Display
Where: USS Iwo Jima
* 8 am-6 pm
NRD NY Static Display
Where: Staten Island Piers
* 8 am-6 pm
USCG Static Display
Where: Homeport Pier, Staten Island
* 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Catholic Mass
Where: St Patrick's Cathedral
* Noon-2 p.m.
MWR Intrepid Cup Jousting Competition
Where: Intrepid Pier 86
* 4 p.m.
Pier 88 Static Displays
Where: Pier 88, 12th & 46th St.
* 6-7:15 p.m.
Navy Band Northeast in Times Square
Where: Times Square
Monday, May 31, 2010:
* 8 am-5 pm
Free Ship Tours
Where: Pier 88, 48th St/West Side Highway
Where: Stapleton Pier, SI
* 8 am-5 pm
USMC Static Display
Where: USS Iwo Jima
* 8 am-6 pm
F-18 Flight Simulator
Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Display
USCG Static Displays
Paramount Top Gun Video Kiosks
ONR Static Display
NRD NY Static Display
Where: Pier 88, 12th & 46th St
Where: Homeport Pier, SI (Static Display)
* 9:40-11 am
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Day Observances
Where: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, Riverside Dr & 89th St, Staten Island
* 10am-4pm
Raising Citizens: Meet & Greet with US Military
Where: Children's Museum of Manhattan
* 10am-4pm
Sailors and Marines at the Bronx Zoo
Where: Bronx Zoo
* 11 am-2 pm
Kings County Memorial Day Parade
Where: 3rd Ave & 87th St, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
* 11 am-2:30 pm
Allied Veterans Memorial Day Parade
Where: Ridgewood/Glendale, NY
* 11 am-6 pm
Staten Island Memorial Day Parade
Where: Hart Blvd/Forest Ave
* 12-1 pm
Manhattan Memorial Day Parade
Where: Broadway/Dyckman Streets
* 2-5 pm
Memorial Day Parade: Bronx City Island
Where: City Island, Bronx
Tuesday, June 1, 2010:
* 8 am-5 pm
Free Ship Tours
Where: Pier 88, 48th St/West Side Highway
Where: Stapleton Pier, SI
* 8 am-6 pm
F-18 Flight Simulator
Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Display
USCG Static Displays
Paramount Top Gun Video Kiosks
ONR Static Display
NRD NY Static Display
Where: Pier 88, 12th & 46th St
Where: Homeport Pier, SI (Static Display)
* 8 am-noon
USMC World Trade Center Run
Where: Federal Hall to Ground Zero
* 3-4 pm
USMC Reenlistment / Promotion Ceremony
Where: WTC Site
* 7 pm
Karaoke Party @ Hard Rock
Where: Times Square
Wednesday, June 2, 2010:
* Ships and service members depart New York City
All events are free, unless they are held at the USS Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, which means you'll need to buy tickets to enter the museum (though admission to the Intrepid is free for active and retired military). All events are held in Manhattan, unless otherwise indicated.
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