Fleet Week
Event Information,
Schedule &
Directions
Wednesday May 24 thru Tuesday May 30
2006
Intrepid
Sea-Air-Space Museum | Pier 86 | 46th Street at
12th Avenue
Information
Navy
Fleet Week
This year 10 military ships from
the US Navy and US Coast Guard and one from our British friends will participate in
Fleet Week, New York's premier thank you to the men and women of our
armed forces. This New York City celebration
started in 1984 with a visit to the Intrepid
Sea-Air-Space Museum by battleship USS Iowa to commemorate the
40th anniversary of the Battle for Leyte Gulf. Intermittent at
first, Fleet Weeks has been a regular Memorial Day tradition since
1989. Hosted by the Museum, participating members engage in a wide
range of demonstrations and competitions, including the ever popular
tug-of-war, arm wrestling, best chow cook-off, search & rescue
demonstrations. A full range of entertainment is provided for
sailors and guests
This year is a bit more wide-ranging, with ships
also berthed at the Stapleton Pier in Staten Island and Fleet Week
events and demonstrations held in all five boroughs. The Memorial Day service is 11:00A on the
29th.
Always poignant, the ceremony is more so when our young men and
women are in harm's way. Participating ships usually host an open
house most afternoons while in port. Many Fleet Week participants
will take the opportunity to explore New York City. If you see them
wandering around, say 'Hi!' Give directions. Say 'Thanks!.' Most of
all enjoy!
Participating Ships
Ship visits are Thursday through Tuesday from
12:00N to 5:00P at both Pier 88 and Stapleton, except for Pier 88 on
Sunday, when the hours are 12:00N to 4:00P. Be sure to read the
Navy's
rules and regs about visiting the ships before you go
Pier 88
USS
Kearsarge amphibious assault ship
USS Anzio cruiser
USS Ramage
guided missile destroyer
USS Mason
guided missile destroyer
USCGC Seneca
270-foot medium endurance cutter
USCGC Sturgeon Bay 140-foot icebreaking tug
HMS Scott (Royal Navy) ocean survey vessel
Stapleton Homeport
USS Nitze
guided missile destroyer
USS Klakring
guided missile frigate
USS Shreveport
amphibious transport dock
USS San
Antonio amphibious transport dock
Schedule
Wednesday May 24 2006 10:00A to
1:00P
Parade of Ships
New York Harbor and Hudson River
Thursday May 25 thru Tuesday May
30 2006
Kids' Zone
Michael A Fisher Hall at the Intrepid
Museum
Schedule
Thursday May 25 10:00A to 5:00P
Friday May 26 10:00A to 6:00P
Saturday May 27 10:00A to 6:00P
Sunday May 28 10:00A to 7:00P
Monday May 29 10:00A to 7:00P
Tuesday May 30 10:00A to 5:00P
Thursday May 25 thru Tuesday May
30 2006
Static Displays
Pier 86
Schedule
Thursday May 25 10:00A to 5:00P
Friday May 26 10:00A to 6:00P
Saturday May 27 10:00A to 6:00P
Sunday May 28 10:00A to 7:00P
Monday May 29 10:00A to 7:00P
Tuesday May 30 10:00A to 5:00P
Thursday May 25 2006 9:00A
Marine Corps Helicopter Demonstration
Cunningham Park Queens
Thursday May 25 2006 9:00A
Marine Corps World Trade Center Run
Battery Park Pier
Thursday May 25 2006 10:00A
Navy Crosswinds Quintet Concert
Penn Station
Thursday May 25 2006 11:00A
Blessing of the Fleet
Stapleton Homeport Staten Island
Thursday May 25 2006 12:00N
Marine Corps Helicopter Demonstration
Clove Lake Park Staten Island
Thursday May 25 2006 4:00P
Navy Band's Top Brass Concert
Penn Station
Friday May 26 2006 9:00A
Marine Corps Helicopter Demonstration
Riverside Park
Friday May 26 2006 10:00A
Marine Corps Day
Central Park
Friday May 26 2006 10:00A
Navy Band's Top Brass Concert
Penn Station
Friday May 26 2006 11:30A
The cast from Caine Mutiny Court Martial
Pier 86
Friday May 26 2006 12:00N
Rhode Island Sound Concert
Times Square
Friday May 26 2006 12:00N
Marine Corps Helicopter Demonstration
Orchard Beach The Bronx
Friday May 26 2006 12:30P
Reality Fitness Warm-Up for the Troops
Pier 86
Fitness with Tom Holland
Friday May 26 2006 1:00P
Stem to Stern Relay Race
Pier 86
Friday May 26 2006 4:00P
Navy Crosswinds Quintet Concert
Penn Station
Saturday May 27 2006 10:00A
Marine Corps Demonstration
Times Square
Saturday May 27 2006 10:00A
American Musical Salute
Flight Deck at the Intrepid Museum
Saturday May 27 2006 11:00A
Dom Pisano lectures on Chuck Yeager
AHL Theater at the Intrepid Museum
Saturday May 27 2006 11:00A
United War Veterans Ceremony
Intrepid Hall at the Intrepid Museum
Saturday May 27 2006 11:30A
Navy Ceremonial Band
Intrepid Museum
Saturday May 27 2006 11:30A
2:30P
What's in the Water?
Education Station at the Intrepid Museum
Kids get to find out exactly what's in the
water around the USS Intrepid
Saturday May 27 2006 1:00P
Tug of War Championship
Pier 86
Saturday May 27 2005 2:30P
US Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demonstration
Flight Deck at the Intrepid Museum
Saturday May 27 2006 3:00P
Navy Northeast Region Show Band Concert
Pier 86
Sunday May 28 2006 11:30A
2:30P
Sink, Float or All of the Above?
Education Station at the Intrepid Museum
Kids get to find out why things like a 75
million pound aircraft carrier can float and how a submarine handles
its balancing act
Sunday May 28 2006 12:00N
Navy Northeast Region Show Band Concert
Times Square
Sunday May 28 2006 12:30P
Honor, Educate, Perspire
Pier 86
Fitness with Tom Holland
Sunday May 28 2006 1:00P
US Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demonstration
Flight Deck at the Intrepid Museum
Sunday May 28 2006 2:00P
Best Chow Competition
Michael A Fisher Hall at the Intrepid
Museum
Monday May 29 2006 11:00A
Intrepid Memorial Day Ceremony
Flight Deck at the Intrepid Museum
Monday May 29 2006 11:30A
2:30P
A Time To Remember
Education Station at the Intrepid Museum
Kids are exposed to the importance of
memories, commemorative events, memorials and monuments
Monday May 29 2006 3:00P
National Moment of Silence
Pier 86
Wednesday May 31 2006
Participating Ships Depart
Pier 17 & Pier 88 Manhattan | Stapleton
Pier Staten Island
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