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Tall Ships and Military Vessels Parade in New York Harbor for U.S. 250th Anniversary
A naval review of tall ships and military vessels from multiple nations sailed through New York Harbor on July 4, 2026. Aerobatic teams and bombers conducted flyovers during the Sail4th 250 event. Vice President JD Vance attended and spoke aboard the USS Kearsarge.
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A parade of tall ships and military vessels sailed through New York Harbor on July 4, 2026, as part of the Sail4th 250 celebration marking the United States' 250th anniversary. The French Air Force acrobatic squad Patrouille de France performed a flyover. The British RAF aerobatic team Red Arrows conducted a ceremonial flypast.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels also performed during the event. A B-2 stealth bomber and a B-1 supersonic bomber flew over the harbor. The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut took part in the naval review, along with the USCGC Eagle, known as America’s Tall Ship.
The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge hosted military personnel and Vice President JD Vance. " The event featured helicopters and additional flyovers along the Hudson River.
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