Overview

• The celebration is set for July 3–8, 2026, across the Port of New York and New Jersey to mark America’s semiquincentennial.
• More than 30 Class A tall ships will parade into New York Harbor on July 4 as part of the International Parade of Tall Ships.
• The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels will lead an aerial demonstration during an International Naval Review and a rescheduled Fleet Week that aligns with next summer’s FIFA World Cup.
• Museum exhibitions aboard the Intrepid Museum will showcase rare documents, including 18th-century copies of the Declaration of Independence and Martin Luther King Jr.’s 'I Have a Dream' speech.
• City officials expect six million visitors—including over 450,000 overnight guests—and forecast nearly $2.85 billion in regional economic impact.