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Full steam! Navy Fleet Week Returns to New York – NBC New York (47)

NEW YORK – After two years of low-key celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fleet Week returns to New York City this Memorial Day weekend.

The traditional New York Naval Fleet Week event, or Fleet Week New Yorkwill take place from May 25 to 31.

This event is launched by the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, where some 3,000 sailors are expected to take over the ports of the Big Apple.

Last March it was announced that the great event would return in person after the devastating impact of COVID-19 in New York.



Ships arrive in New York ports for Fleet Week 2022.

NAVAL FLEET WEEK STORY

Naval Fleet Week New York has been a part of the fabric of New York City since its first year in 1984. The annual celebration of the sea services typically includes public ship tours, band performances and demonstrations.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, in 2020 and 2021 the decision was made to hold the event virtually. The decision allowed the public to see a greater variety of ships, planes and demonstrations on different digital platforms and social networks, but could never replace the feeling that it returns this year live and direct; as it should be, in person!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE NAVAL FLEET THIS YEAR

This year’s event kicked off this Wednesday aboard the USS Bataan, the flagship of Fleet Week New York 2022, with an in-port media invitation at Park’s Pier 76.

This was followed by a ceremonial parade of ships made up of US Navy, Coast Guard and Royal Navy vessels. by the Statue of Liberty, Fort Hamilton and One World Trade Center, while transiting through New York Harbor.

We are thrilled to return to New York and show how the Navy, Police Marine and Coast Guard provide our nation and NATO partners with an advantage at sea,” said Rear Adm. Charles “Chip” Rock, Region Commander. Navy Mid-Atlantic.

Content Virtual Fleet Week New York will appear in Facebook, Instagram y Twitter.

For more information on the events of Fleet Week 2022 click here.

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