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Live: New York Harbor tall ships parade celebrates America's 250th birthday

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July 2, 2026

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Massive sailing ships, including Italy’s three-masted, 329-foot Amerigo Vespucci and Spain’s four-masted, 371-foot Juan Sebastian de Elcano, will fill New York City harbor for the United States’ 250th anniversary, parading up the Hudson River to the George Washington Bridge for Fourth of July weekend. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/usa250/2026/05/08/sail4th-250-promises-dozens-of-tall-ships-arrival-in-nyc-for-july-4th/89874443007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

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Associated Press

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· Jul 4, 2026

LIVE: Tall ships gather in New York ahead of Sail4th 250

Live from New York as tall ships anchor ahead of the Sail4th 250 celebration marking America's birthday. #newyork #tallships #america250 #usa #live

Reuters

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· Jul 4, 2026

LIVE: New York celebrates America 250 with ship parade

A parade of tall ships from around the world mark the United States’ 250th anniversary in New York. #america250 #ship #newyork #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

ABC7 New York

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· Jun 29, 2026

NYC's Parade of Ships will be largest maritime gathering in American history: What to know

NYC's Parade of Ships will be largest maritime gathering in American history: What to know

Fortune

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· Jul 7, 2026

Meet the former Goldman Sachs exec who became the America’s Cup Partnership’s first CEO and is running the 175-year-old trophy like a startup

The oldest trophy in sports is in New York's harbor to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, onboard the most beautiful ship in the world.

New York Amsterdam News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Scenes from 2026 NYC Pride Parade

Celebrating a 39-year tradition: Passing out roses and honoring community at New York City’s phenomenal LGBTQIA+ Pride March. The post Scenes from 2026 NYC Pride Parade appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.

Boston.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘Huzzah!’: Boston’s sailing community is ready to welcome the Tall Ships

Sailors from across Massachusetts Bay are planning flotillas and passing maritime traditions to the next generation during Sail Boston 250. The post ‘Huzzah!’: Boston’s sailing community is ready to welcome the Tall Ships appeared first on Boston.com.

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Related coverage for "Live: New York Harbor tall ships parade celebrates America's 250th birthday": Associated Press — LIVE: Tall ships gather in New York ahead of Sail4th 250. Reuters — LIVE: New York celebrates America 250 with ship parade. ABC7 New York — NYC's Parade of Ships will be largest maritime gathering in American history: What to know . Fortune — Meet the former Goldman Sachs exec who became the America’s Cup Partnership’s first CEO and is running the 175-year-old trophy like a startup. New York Amsterdam News — Scenes from 2026 NYC Pride Parade. Boston.com — ‘Huzzah!’: Boston’s sailing community is ready to welcome the Tall Ships