America’s 250th Anniversary Takes Shape in New York/New Jersey | PR Newswire [Video]

Historic Gathering of International Tall Ships and Naval Vessels to Highlight the Nation’s Semiquincentennial Celebration, July 3-8, 2026

, /PRNewswire/ — As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026, plans have taken shape for a monumental celebration in the Port of New York and New Jersey. Sail4th 250, the non-profit organization leading the charge, today revealed more details about what’s in store for the region from July 3-8, 2026. 

The six-day centerpiece of America’s Semiquincentennial will feature the largest international flotilla of tall ships and naval vessels ever assembled. Nearly a dozen nations have already committed their tall ships to participate in the festivities, and scores of others have been invited by the U.S. Navy. More than 30 tall ships are expected. See the running list with images here.

Regional planners expect eight to ten million spectators to line the 15-mile New York/New Jersey shoreline to view the …