🗽In Search of Fleet Week Parade of Ships🚢

Let’s meet really early at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal for a river walk of indeterminate length to watch the Parade of Ships entering New York Harbor for Fleet Week 2025.

The Parade of Ships takes place roughly between 7:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. We'll walk at an easy pace, first staking out our viewing spot along the railing in Battery Park City, hanging out for an hour or so letting the excitement build, and then viewing ships from U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy as they pass the Statue of Liberty.

Then, we'll follow the fleet up the Hudson River, at least to Pier 57 for coffee and a rooftop view. The most intrepid, keeping with the theme, can walk up to the Intrepid at Pier 86.

Meet: Wednesday, May 21, 7:30 a.m., Staten Island Ferry Terminal, Whitehall Street (No. 1 South Ferry; R/W Whitehall-South Ferry)

Bring: Water, snacks, hat, sunblock and binoculars.

Restrooms: Please use the restrooms at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal before we start. Other restrooms open later along our route.

Exit Points: The M23 crosstown bus at Chelsea Piers/12th Avenue provides access to all subways. Same at Pier 84, where you can catch the M42 and M50 crosstown buses.

Here’s s very comprehensive list of Fleet Week events, citywide, including ship tours, band concerts, drill teams and dive-tank demos:
https://www.newyorkled.com/nyc_events_fleet_week/

Guest Policy: Guests are welcome, but they must sign our Waiver, also accessible on the Shorewalkers Members Only "About" page on Meetup.

Contact (day of walk only): Christine 646 491-0764