NYC Fleet Week 2025 Kicks Off with Annual Parade of Ships

Fleet Week NYC Begins

• 🚢 Fleet Week has returned to New York City, commencing with the annual Parade of Ships up the Hudson River.
• 📍 The event offers New Yorkers a chance to connect with US servicemen and women and learn about the vessels that protect them.

Parade of Ships Details

• ⚓ The parade featured two US Navy ships, two US Coast Guard cutters, and five Navyyard patrol boats.
• 🇨🇦 A notable participant was a ship visiting from the Royal Canadian Navy.
• 🏙️ Despite the rain, crowds lined the Hudson River to witness the arrival of the ships near Lower Manhattan and Battery Park.

The USS New York

• 🇺🇸 The USS New York is highlighted as an iconic ship, with parts of its construction incorporating scrap metal from the World Trade Center wreckage.
• 🎗️ The ship's motto, "Never forget," is emphasized as emblematic of the nation's relationship to 9/11 and the importance of continuing the mission.

Upcoming Fleet Week Events

• 🗓️ Fleet Week activities are scheduled to continue until May 26th, providing ample opportunity for the public to participate.
• 📺 CBS News New York will provide extensive coverage, including a dedicated Fleet Week guide on their website.