36th Annual Fleet Week Kicks Off In NYC

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 22: The USS Bataan (LHD-5) sails past the Statue of Liberty as it arrives with the Parade of Ships into New York Harbor during the start of the 36th annual Fleet Week on May 22, 2024 in New York City. The ships travel past the Statue of Liberty and Battery Park in lower Manhattan before ending just below the George Washington Bridge. Fleet Week brings thousands of active service members to New York City for a week of ship tours, concerts, demonstrations and other events that give New Yorkers a close up view of the U.S. military. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) — The USS Bataan (LHD-5) sails past the Statue of Liberty as it arrives with the Parade of Ships into New York Harbor during the start of the 36th annual Fleet Week on May 22, 2024 in New York City. The ships travel past the Statue of Liberty and Battery Park in lower Manhattan before ending just below the George Washington Bridge. Fleet Week brings thousands of active service members to New York City for a week of ship tours, concerts, demonstrations and other events that give New Yorkers a close up view of the U.S. military. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

OAN’s Taylor Tinsley
5:22 PM – Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Fleet Week has arrived in New York.

On Wednesday, dozens of vessels sailed up the Hudson River to kick off the weeklong tradition in the ceremonial “Parade of Ships.”

Over 2,500 personnel will participate in events throughout the Tri-State area from May 22^nd-28^th. Events include free concerts, aviation shows, Navy and Coast Guard demonstrations, movie screenings and more.

The annual celebration honors those who serve in the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps.

The vessels featured in Wednesday’s fleet included two Naval vessels, such as the Navy’s finest amphibious assault ship, USS Bataan, three Coast Guard ships, four Naval Academy yard patrol boats and two ships from Germany.

“As we come together to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice during their service, we are reminded of the diverse and inclusive fighting force that is currently serving to protect national security and preserve our way of life,” said Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Rear Adm. Wesley McCall. “Our service members are excited for the opportunity to engage with the community and create lasting connections with the people of New York during this time-honored tradition.”

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