Sail250

Sail250 was a global gathering of tall ships and military ships that took place in five American port cities between May and July 2026 to mark the United States Semiquincentennial. An international fleet of more than 60 vessels, including naval training ships from more than 20 countries, visited New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, New York and Boston in succession, with free public ship tours and parades at each port.

The New York segment, organized by the nonprofit Sail4th 250 as successor to Operation Sail, included an International Fleet Review and a Parade of Sail past the Statue of Liberty on July 4, 2026. With over 15,000 U.S. and foreign sailors, and around 6 million spectators, it was estimated to be the largest maritime gathering in United States history.