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N.Y. Fleet Week Memorial Day Weekend 2011

Published May 26, 2011 1:09 PM by The Maritime Executive

The annual New York City Fleet Week kicked off on Wednesday, May 25th and will continue through the 30th for Memorial Day celebrations. 

Navy ships and uniformed sailors are docked in Manhattan for military demonstrations and displays through the weekend.  The U.S. Navy vessels sailed up the Hudson River in in the Parade of Ships on Wednesday, carrying members of the Navy, Army and Air Force, opening the event for the 24th year.  

Fleet Week is the premier tribute to U.S. Armed Services and will be hosting a multitude of lectures, ship tours, musical performances, parades and more.  

On Monday, May 30: Memorial Day commemoration ceremony will take place on the Intrepid from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. The service will include the unfurling of a 100-foot American flag on Intrepid’s flight deck, the playing of Taps, a ceremonial wreath laying, 3-volley rifle salute and a military flyover. Free with price of admission to the museum. The U.S. Coast Guard search & rescue team will host a demonstration at 2:00 PM.

Click here to view livestream of Fleet Week NYC 2011 courtesy of the U.S. Navy