New York Fleet Week: Parade of Ships and USS New York Tour

Fleet Week Arrives in NYC

• 🚢 The annual Fleet Week has officially kicked off in New York City with a parade of ships sailing up the Hudson River.
• 🇺🇸 Approximately 1,500 US Navy sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen are in town to engage with the community.

Exploring the USS New York

• ⚓ A highlight of the event is the USS New York, an active warship that visitors can tour.
• 🏙️ The ship features subtle nods to its namesake city, including its galley being named Hell's Kitchen.
• ⚓ Sailors are enjoying well-deserved liberty in the city after their deployments.

Celebrating the US Navy

• 🎉 Fleet Week coincides with the 250th birthday of the US Navy.
• 🇺🇸 The event serves as an opportunity for New Yorkers to show appreciation for service members ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
• 💬 The Secretary of the Navy was present for a naming ceremony aboard the USS New York.