Tag: Fleet Week

Hudson River Comes Alive as Fleet Week Naval Vessels Dock in New York

New York’s 35th annual Fleet Week kicked off early on May 24 with the Parade of Ships up the Hudson River featuring naval vessels from the United States and allied countries. The American flagship was the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (Norfolk, Va.), with other American vessels including the Spearhead class fast transport USNS Newport (Norfolk,…


Fleet Week Kicks Off in New York With Parade of Ships

New York put on a beautiful morning on May 25 to welcome visiting naval vessels in the city to celebrate Fleet Week. After a two-year pause due to the pandemic, the event returned—leading off with the traditional parade of ships into New York harbor and then up the Hudson River. Fleet Week is a celebration of…


Fleet Week to Return to LA Port This Month

LOS ANGELES—Fleet Week will return to the Port of Los Angeles this year, officials announced this week. The event historically was scheduled for Labor Day weekend in the fall but has been moved up this year to Memorial Day Weekend from May 27–30. In 2020, the event was virtual and was postponed last year during…