07/01/2026
🗽 Between July 1-9, New York is playing host to over 70 tall ships and naval vessels from around the world to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary! ⛵
The festivities begin with a Parade of Ships on July 3rd, and culminate with the Naval Review, Parade and Aerial Show, followed by the Macy's fireworks display, all on July 4th. 🎆
🛟 With a maritime event of this scale, the USCG will be enforcing security zones and restrictions throughout the week, to ensure the safety of all boaters.
‼️Here's what you need to know:
⛵ On July 3rd, the Tall Ship Parade on the East River will limit traffic between 11am - 4pm, with a 100 yard security cordon around the parade route. Ships will transit south from the Throgs Neck Bridge to Governors Island.
🛑 On July 4th, paddle craft are prohibited from operating in the Upper Bay, the Hudson River up to Spuytin Duyvil, and the East River south of the Williamsburg Bridge. The embayments at Piers 96, 40 and 26 and between Union Dock and Maxwell Place Park Pier on the Hudson have been designated as paddle craft spectator zones from 6am to the conclusion of the Parade. Note you must launch from within these zones - expect access to be restricted, so plan ahead!
🎇 No paddler viewing areas have been designated for the Macy's Fireworks display on the East River, or the Jersey City Fireworks on the Hudson River on July 4th.
⚓ Fixed security zones will be established in the Upper Bay and Hudson River for anchored vessels; transit corridors will be established to allow access to the NJ shoreline.
🚧 All visiting tall ships and naval vessels have moving security zones, both in transit and at anchor or dock. No vessel or person may approach within 50 yards of any designated Tall Ship or within 100 yards of any foreign naval vessel.
Some visiting ships will be docked throughout the city, welcoming guests through July 8th - find them in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Manhattan Cruise Terminal, South Street Seaport and Stapleton Homeport. Remember to observe the security zones if you are transiting any of these locations!
DM us to read the full regulations. See the full schedule of events Sail4th 250.
