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Navy and Nation 250

 

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Alabama

Navy Week: Huntsville, AL

May 21-27, 2025

Huntsville, AL

Alaska

Juneau Tour Concert Performance

Dec 10-11, 2025

Juneau, AK

Juneau Douglas High School Clinics

Dec 11, 2025

Juneau, AK

Juneau Douglas High School Holiday Concert

Dec 11, 2025

Juneau, AK

Blue Angels: Arctic Thunder Air Show and Open House

Aug 8-9, 2026

JB Elmendorf-Richardson AFB, AK

Arizona

Tucson Navy Week

Feb 23, 2025

Tucson, AZ

Arkansas

Event Title

Date

City, State

California

Blue Angels: Naval Air Facility El Centro Festival of Flight

Mar 14, 2026

Naval Air Facility El Centro, CA

Blue Angels: Naval Air Station Lemoore Air Show

Mar 21-22, 2026

Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA

Blue Angels: San Francisco Fleet Week

Oct 10-16, 2026

San Francisco, CA

Colorado

Blue Angels: Grand Junction Air Show

Oct 3-4, 2026

Grand Junction, CO

Connecticut

Hartford/Springfield Navy Week

Sep 22-28, 2025

Hartford, CT

Washington D.C

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Wreath Ceremony

Dec 7, 2025

Washington D.C.

Navy Band Holiday Concert #2

Dec 20, 2025

Washington D.C.

Navy Band Holiday Concert #3

Dec 21, 2025

Washington D.C.

Chief Petty Officers Birthday 2026

Apr 1, 2026

Washington D.C.

Cherry Blossom Parade 2026

Apr 11, 2026

Washington D.C.

Navy Memorial Blessing of the Fleet 2026

Apr 11, 2026

Washington D.C.

Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony 2026

May 25, 2026

Washington D.C.

Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony 2026

May 25, 2026

Washington D.C.

Battle of Midway Commemoration Ceremony 2026

Jun 4, 2026

Washington D.C.

POW/MIA Recognition Day Wreath Ceremony 2026

Sept 18, 2026

Washington D.C.

Veterans Day Wreath Ceremony 2026

Nov 11, 2026

Washington D.C.

Pearl Harbor Recognition Day Wreath Ceremony 2026

Dec 7, 2026

Washington D.C.

Delaware

Bethany Beach Poseidon Festival

May 25, 2025

Bethany Beach, DE

Florida

Dickens on Center - Public Performance

Dec 12, 2025

Amelia Island, FL

Holiday Concert at Flagler University

Dec 14, 2025

Palm Coast, FL

Gator Bowl- Pregame and Anthem Performance

Dec 27, 2025

Jacksonville, FL

Performance for Middleburg High School NJROTC and Band

Jan 20, 2026

Middleburg, FL

Blue Angels: Air-Space Expo

Apr 11-12, 2026

Coco Beach, FL

Blue Angels: Vero Beach Air Show

May 16-17, 2026

Vero Beach, FL

Blue Angels: Naval Air Station Jacksonville Air Show

Oct 17-18, 2026

Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL

Blue Angels: Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show/p>

Nov 16-17, 2026

Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL

Georgia

Blue Angels: Vidalia Onion Festival Air Show

Apr 25-26, 2026

Vidalia, GA

Blue Angels: Air Dot Show Atlanta

Oct 31, 2026

Peachtree City, GA

Hawaii

Hale Koa Hotel Birthday Celebration

Oct 13, 2025

Hale Koa Hotel, Honolulu, HI

Idaho

Blue Angels: Magic Valley Twin Falls Air Show

Aug 16-17, 2025

Twin Falls, ID

Illinois

Blue Angels: 68th Annual Chicago Air & Water Show

Aug 29-30, 2026

Chicago, IL

Indiana

Executive Engagement Visit (EEV): SES Peter Lynch

May 1, 2025

West Lafayette, IN

Iowa

Wilton Iowa Founders Day Parade

Aug 16, 2025

Wilton, Iowa

Kansas

Executive Engagement Visit (EEV): CAPT Shaina M. Hogan

Jun 6, 2025

Wichita, KS

Kentucky

Event Title

Date

City, State

Louisiana

Fleet Week NOLA 2026 / SAIL 250 NOLA

May 28- Jun 1, 2026

New Oreleans, LA

Maine

Blue Angels: Great State of Maine Air Show

Jul 11-12, 2026

Brunswick, ME

Maryland

Holiday By the Bay Concert

Dec 11, 2025

Annapolis, MD

Army-Navy Game 2025

Dec 13, 2025

Baltimore, MD

Music in the Schools Performance

Jan 12, 2026

Shady Side, MD

Blue Angels: U.S. Naval Academy Air Show / Graduation Flyover

May 20-22, 2026

USNA, Annapolis, MD

Blue Angels: Naval Air Station Patuxent River 75th Anniversary Air Expo

Jun 20-21, 2026

Patuxent River, MD

Blue Angels: Maryland Fleet Week & Fly Over Baltimore

Jun 27-28, 2026

Ft. McHenry, Baltimore, MD

Massachusetts

Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade

Nov 22, 2025

Plymouth, MA

Thanksgiving Day Parade

Nov 27, 2025

Plymouth, MA

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Blue Angels: Naval Air Station Meridian Air Show

Mar 28-29, 2026

Naval Air Station Meridian,MS

Missouri

Blue Angels: Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo

June 6-7, 2026

St. Louis (Chesterfield), MO

Montana

Blue Angels: Yellow Stone International Air Show

Aug 22-23, 2026

Billings, MT

Nebraska

Nevada

Executive Engagement Visit (EEV): RDML Martinez de Pinillos

Jun 6-8, 2025

Las Vegas, NV

New Hampshire

Blue Angels: Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show

Sep 6-7, 2025

Portsmouth, NH

New Jersey

International Naval Review 250

Jul 3-8, 2026

Port of NJ, NJ

New Mexico

Santa Fe Navy Week

Nov 10-16, 2025

Santa Fe, NM

New York

International Naval Review 250

Jul 3-8, 2026

Port of NY, NY

Blue Angels Flyover (New York)

Jul 4, 2026

New York City, NY

Blue Angels: Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach Park

Jul 5-6, 2026

Wantagh, NY

North Carolina

Blue Angels: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show

May 9-10, 2026

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC

North Dakota

Fargo North Dakota Navy Ball

Oct 18, 2025

Fargo, ND

Ohio

Blue Angels: CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show

June 13-14, 2026

Dayton, OH

Blue Angels: Cleveland National Air Show

Sept 9-7, 2026

Cleveland, OH

Oklahoma

Executive Engagement Visit (EEV): Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea

Jun 4-6, 2025

Oklahoma City, OK

Oregon

Blue Angels: Oregon International Air Show

Aug 15-16, 2026

McMinnville, OR

Grand Floral/Starlight Parade

June 6, 2026

Portland, OR

Pennsylvania

Blue Angels: Air Dot Show Harrisburg

May 23-24, 2026

Harrisburg (Middletown), PA

Rhode Island

26th International Sea power Symposium

Oct 7-10, 2025

Newport, RI

South Carolina

Blue Angels: Charleston Air Show "Heroes of Flight"

May 2-3, 2026

JB Charleston, SC

South Dakota

Navy Ball Sioux Falls

Oct 18, 2025

Sioux Falls, SD

250th Birthday Navy Ball hosted by the Navy League - South Dakota Council

Oct 18, 2025

Sioux Falls, SD

Tennessee

Wine Under Wings Sea Service Appreciation Evening

Oct 23, 2025

Memphis, TN

Texas

Blue Angels: Wings Over South Texas

Apr 18-19, 2026

Naval Air Station Kingsville, TX

Blue Angels: Amigo Airsho Inc.

Oct 24-25, 2026

El Paso, TX

Utah

Event Title

Date

City, State

Vermont

Event Title

Date

City, State

Virginia

Holiday Concert

Dec 10, 2025

Virginia Beach, VA

Saxophone Symposium Combo Performance

Jan 9, 2026

Fairfax, VA

Saxophone Symposium Public Concert

Jan 9, 2026

Fairfax, VA

Saxophone Symposium Commodores Performance

Jan 9, 2026

Fairfax, VA

Fleet Week Norfolk 2026 / SAIL 250 Norfolk 

Jun 19-25 2026

Norfolk, VA

Washington

Holiday Concert - Ballard High School

Dec 15, 2025

Seattle, WA

Holiday Concert - City of Everett

Dec 16, 2025

Everett, WA

Riverside Jazz Festival

Jan 17, 2026

Auburn, WA

West Virginia

West Virginia’s Greatest Air Show

May 17–18, 2025

Martinsburg, West Virginia

Wisconsin

Service Experience Day - Open House performance

Oct 24, 2025

Milwaukee, WI

Wyoming

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Executive Engagement Visit-Cheyenne, WY

May 1-2, 2025

Cheyenne, WY

Guam

Guam Navy Ball

Oct 11, 2025

Dusit Thani Guam - Tumon, Guam

Puerto Rico

Event Title

Date

City, State

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Event Title

Date

City, State

American Samoa

Navy Week America Samoa

Apr 21, 2025

American Samoa

U.S. Virgin Islands

Event Title

Date

City, State

International

NMRTC Naples Hospital Tree Lighting Performance

Dec 5, 2025

Naples, Italy

Statia Day

Nov 16, 2026

St. Eustatius, Caribbean Island

250 MAIN MENU

America is a maritime nation. Since before our Nation’s inception, the Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom. Beginning in January 2025, the Navy celebrates its 250th birthday with a series of commemorative events, multilateral exercises, and community engagements. Over the course of this two-year effort, the Navy will inform and engage audiences about how it safeguards U.S. national security, supports our Allies and partners, and remains essential to sustaining America’s prosperity and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Celebrate with us and learn more about the Navy 250 schedule of events below!

 

Born in Philadelphia, PA, the U.S. Navy is honored to return in October 2025 to celebrate its 250th birthday.  The Navy, along with the Marine Corps are working with the cities of Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ to plan a Fleet Week-style celebration, October 9-16, 2025. The Navy and Marines Corps 250th birthday provides an excellent opportunity for U.S. Navy Sailors to connect and share with the American public how we preserve the peace, responds in crisis, and win decisively in war.

 

During this celebration, Navy-Marine Corps 250 will feature a series of events and activities designed to honor our rich history and showcase the incredible skill of today’s maritime service through live demonstrations, musical performances, ships tours, static displays, and aviation events while also allowing our Sailors and Marines the opportunity to experience the warm hospitality of the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection through various community engagements.

 

We are extremely grateful to the city of Philadelphia for welcoming us back to our birthplace to celebrate 250 years of naval heritage.

 

Please visit our site often for the most up to date schedule and activities.

 

Navy and Nation 250 Events 2025 Schedule

Date City State Event  
December 4, 2025 Washington D.C. National Christmas Tree Lighting - Performance  
December 5, 2025 Ponte Verda Florida Nease NJROTC Annual Military Inspection School Outreach Performance  
December 6, 2025 Port Orange Florida Christmas in the Park More Info
December 6, 2025 Lake Villa Illinois Lakes Area Community Band Joint Holiday Concert More Info
December 6, 2025 Lock Raven MD VA Medical Center Clarinet Quartet Performance  
December 7, 2025 Washington D.C. Christmas in the Park Wind Ensemble Performance  
December 7, 2025 Oak Harbor Washington Holiday Concert - Oak Harbor High School  
December 8, 2025 Fairfax Virginia Brass Quintet Music in the Schools Performance  
December 9, 2025 Bremerton Washington Holiday Concert - Bremerton High School  
December 10, 2025 Virginia Beach Virginia Beach Holiday Concert  
December 10-11, 2025 Juneau Alaska Juneau Tour Concert Performance  
December 11, 2025 Juneau Alaska Juneau Douglas High School Clinics  
December 11, 2025 Juneau Alaska Juneau Douglas High School Holiday Concert  
December 11, 2025 Annapolis Maryland Holiday By the Bay Concert  
December 12, 2025 Amelia Island Florida Dickens on Center Public Performance  
December 13, 2025 Baltimore Maryland Army-Navy Game 2025 More Info
December 13, 2025 Yokosuka Japan Seventh Fleet Band Holiday Concert  
December 14, 2025 Palm Coast Florida Holiday Concert at Flagler University  
December 15, 2025 Seattle Washington Holiday Concert - Ballard High School  
December 16, 2025 Everett Washington Holiday Concert - City of Everett  
December 20, 2025 Washington D.C. Navy Band Holiday Concert #2  
December 21, 2025 Washington D.C. Navy Band Holiday Concert #3  
December 27, 2025 Jacksonville Florida Gator Bowl - Pregame and Anthem Performance  

Navy and Nation 250 Events 2026 Schedule

Date City State Event  
Jan 9, 2026 Fairfax Virginia Saxophone Symposium Combo Performance  
Jan 9, 2026 Fairfax Virginia Saxophone Symposium Public Concert  
Jan 9, 2026 Fairfax Virginia Saxophone Symposium Commodores Performance  
Jan 12, 2026 Shady Side Maryland Music in the Schools Performance  
Jan 17, 2026 Auburn Washington Music in the Schools Performance  
Jan 20, 2026 Middleburg Florida Performance for Middleburg High School NJROTC and Band  
March 14, 2026 Naval Air Facility El Centro California Blue Angels: Naval Air Facility El Centro Festival of Flight More Info
March 21-22, 2026 Naval Air Station Lemoore California Blue Angels: Naval Air Station Lemoore Air Show More Info
March 28-29, 2026 Naval Air Station Meridian Missouri Blue Angels: Naval Air Station Meridian Air Show More Info
April 1, 2026 Washington D.C. Chief Petty Officers Birthday 2026  
April 11, 2026 Washington D.C. Blessing of the Fleet 2026  
April 11, 2026 Washington D.C. Navy Memorial Blessing of the Fleet 2026  
April 11, 2026 Washington D.C. Cherry Blossom Parade 2026  
April 11-12, 2026 Coco Beach Florida Blue Angels: Air-Space Expo More Info
April 19, 2026 Coco Beach Florida Blue Angels: Air-Space Expo More Info
April 18-19, 2026 Naval Air Station Kingsville Texas Blue Angels: Wings Over South Texas More Info
April 25-26, 2026 Vidalia Georgia Blue Angels: Vidalia Onion Festival Air Show More Info
May 2-3, 2026 JB Charleston South Carolina Blue Angels: Charleston Air Show "Heroes of Flight" More Info
May 9-10, 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina Blue Angels: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show More Info
May 16-17, 2026 Vero Beach Florida Blue Angels: Vero Beach Air Show More Info
May 20-22, 2026 USNA, Annapolis Maryland Blue Angels: U.S. Naval Academy Air Show / Graduation Flyover More Info
May 23-24, 2026 Harrisburg (Middletown) Pennsylvania Blue Angels: Air Dot Show Harrisburg More Info
May 25, 2026 Harrisburg (Middletown) Pennsylvania Blue Angels: Air Dot Show Harrisburg More Info
May 25, 2026 Washington D.C. Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony 2026  
June 1, 2026 New Orleans Lousiana Fleet Week NOLA 2026 / SAIL 250 NOLA   
June 4, 2026 Washington D.C. Battle of Midway Commemoration Ceremony 2026  
June 6, 2026 Portland Oregon Grand Floral/Starlight Parade  
June 6-7, 2026 St. Louis (Chesterfield) Missouri Blue Angels: Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo More Info
June 13-14, 2026 Dayton Ohio Blue Angels: CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show More Info
June 19-25, 2026 Norfolk Virginia Fleet Week Norfolk 2026 / SAIL 250 Norfolk  
June 20-21, 2026 Patuxent River Maryland Blue Angels: Naval Air Station Patuxent River 75th Anniversary Air Exp More Info
June 27-28, 2026 Ft. McHenry, Baltimore Maryland Blue Angels: Maryland Fleet Week & Fly Over Baltimore More Info
July 3-8, 2026 Port of New York & New Jersey   International Naval Review 250 Coming Soon
July 4, 2026 New York City New York Blue Angels Flyover More Info
July 5-6, 2026 Wantagh New York Blue Angels: Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach Park More Info
July 11-12, 2026 Brunswick Maine Blue Angels: Great State of Maine Air Show More Info
August 8-9, 2026 JB Elmendorf-Richardson AFB Alaska Blue Angels: Arctic Thunder Air Show and Open House More Info
August 15-16, 2026 McMinnville Oregon Blue Angels: Oregon International Air Show More Info
August 22-23, 2026 Billings Montana Blue Angels: Yellow Stone International Air Show More Info
August 29-30, 2026 Chicago Illinois Blue Angels: 68th Annual Chicago Air & Water Show More Info
September 5-7, 2026 Cleveland Ohio Blue Angels: Cleveland National Air Show More Info
September 18, 2026 Washington D.C POW/MIA Recognition Day Wreath Ceremony 2026  
October 3-4, 2026 Grand Junction Colorado Blue Angels: Grand Junction Air Show More Info
October 10-16, 2026 San Francisco California Blue Angels: San Francisco Fleet Week More Info
October 17-18, 2026 Naval Air Station Jacksonville California Blue Angels: Naval Air Station Jacksonville Air Show  
October 17-18, 2026 Naval Air Station Jacksonville California Blue Angels: Naval Air Station Jacksonville Air Show More Info
October 24-25, 2026 El Paso Texas Blue Angels: Amigo Airsho Inc. More Info
October 31, 2026 Peachtree City Georgia Blue Angels: Air Dot Show Atlanta More Info
November 6-7, 2026 Naval Air Station Pensacola Florida Blue Angels: Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show More Info
November 11, 2026 Washington D.C Veterans Day Wreath Ceremony 2026  
November 16, 2026 St. Eustatius Caribbean Island Statia Day More Info
December 7, 2026 Washington D.C Pearl Harbor Recognition Day Wreath Ceremony 2026  
America is a Maritime Nation
 

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