How to Experience the Vintage Sailing Parade That Will Take Over NYC on July 4
New York Harbor will host a grand Vintage Sailing Parade on July 4 to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The event, known as OpSail, will feature a record number of tall ships from around the world. This year's flotilla is expected to be the largest in maritime history, showcasing the enduring appeal of these majestic vessels.
- ▪OpSail was initiated by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 to celebrate American milestone years.
- ▪This year's event, Sail4th 250, will feature 25 tall ships, the largest number since its inception.
- ▪The ships will sail up the Hudson River in alphabetical order by nation, ensuring a diplomatic display.
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DestinationsHow to Experience the Vintage Sailing Parade That Will Take Over NYC on July 4The tall ships are coming to New York Harbor.By Paige DarrahMay 26, 2026Richard BowditchSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyFireworks are a fun, worthy way to celebrate July 4. And Macy’s is still doing those in New York City this summer, so nobody’s shirking on the fireworks. But for America’s 250th birthday, New York Harbor is also recruiting a proud armada of very tall sailing ships for the latest edition of OpSail.Many of these schooners have made the trip here before. OpSail, or Operation Sail, was greenlit by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 as a way to celebrate American milestone years.
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