Fleet Week

BY Georgette Gilmore | Wednesday, May 25, 2011 8:00am | COMMENTS (0)

Today is the start of the 24th annual Fleet Week. New York City’s week long tribute to honor our brave U.S. Navy and Marine Corps begins on May 25 and ends in a Memorial Day ceremony on the Flight Deck of Intrepid with the unfurling of the 100-foot-long American Flag.

There are special events, Broadway performances and outdoor movies planned all week. Check out the schedule here. Most events are free, unless their held at the USS Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Kids will love seeing the parade of ships, tours of military ships, and entertainment shows. Moms will love seeing those cute guys in uniform.

Fleet Week
Who: All ages.
What: Annual NYC tribute to U.S.Navy and Marine Corps. Week long celebration of shows, demonstrations and Memorial Day ceremony.
Where: Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street and West Side Hwy, NYC.
When: Starts Wednesday, May 25 and ends on Monday, May 30. Check schedule here.
Cost: Some events are free, others you need a general admission ticket. Purchase here.

(Photo: Flickr/ NYCMarines)

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