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In 2026, the U.S. Navy will join America’s 250th birthday celebration, highlighting our critical role in defending the Nation and ensuring global maritime security. The pinnacle event, International Naval Review (INR) 250, hosted in the Port of New York and New Jersey from July 3-8, will gather ships, aircraft, and personnel from over 130 invited navies and coast guards. This historic gathering will also feature more than 30 tall ships from around the globe alongside key maritime partners, including merchant marine, USCG, Army Corps of Engineers and NOAA amongst others.
The 250th anniversary marks a historic milestone celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and tradition by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, honoring their legacy from 1775 to today.
The official birthday of the U.S. Navy is October 13, 1775, and the U.S. Marine Corps was founded on November 10, 1775. Celebrations will take place throughout 2025, with major events centered around these dates.
Commemorative ceremonies, parades, historical exhibits, ship tours, community outreach, and special Marine Corps Balls and Navy Birthday Balls will be held across the country and at naval bases worldwide.
Many events will be open to the public, including parades, educational programs, and museum exhibitions. However, some events, like formal balls or base activities, may require invitations or military ID.
Small hand-carried items such as handbags, small cameras or diaper bags are permitted. All personnel will be screened, and all bags will be searched before entering the ship. Please note that water bottles of any kind will not be allowed through the security checkpoint.
No. There is no smoking, including electronic smoking devices, aboard any ship or anywhere on the piers.
No food is available on these ships. Please note that outside water bottles may not be allowed past the security checkpoint.
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