Overview
- A Delaware River procession on Oct. 9 featured USS Arlington, USS Lassen, USS Billings and USS Cooperstown, with Navy and Coast Guard vessels now berthed at the Navy Yard, Penn’s Landing, Camden and Gloucester City for public tours through next week.
- Flyovers included Navy F-35s and F/A‑18s plus a Marine MV‑22B, with a Blue Angels pass scheduled over Independence Hall on Oct. 13.
- The schedule lists veterans gatherings and entertainment, including a Sunday picnic on Independence Mall and a Victory at Sea concert headlined by Patti LaBelle.
- Monday events include an 11 a.m. downtown parade, a 2:30 p.m. ceremony at Independence Hall, evening fireworks over the Delaware, and free tours of battleship New Jersey funded by PSE&G.
- Homecoming 250 organizers emphasize civilian engagement with service members, echoed by Vice Adm. John Gumbleton’s call to talk with sailors and Marines, as festivities proceed during a federal shutdown.