INR 2026

On July 4th all spectating vessels must be in their designated spectator areas by 6:00 a.m.  and must remain in these areas until the conclusion of the parade unless they have permission to move from the COTP.  Upon conclusion of the parade, vessels may depart their spectator areas when deemed safe by USCG and local Law Enforcement.

These spectator areas will open on July 3rd at 3:00 p.m. and will close on July 5th at 8:00 a.m.

The Nation's 250th Birthday and FIFA World Cup 2026 are set to occur in the Port of New York/New Jersey from 13 June to 19 July 2026. From July 1-9, the port will host an International Parade of Sail, International Naval Review, an International Aerial Review, and multiple fireworks shows, including the 50th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks display. These events will draw an estimated one million spectators expected to watch from the water and along the store to view over 100 U.S. and foreign military vessels and tall-masted sailing ships parade through New York Bay, watch 150 fixed-wing and rotary military aircraft fly over the Hudson River, and attend and participate in World Cup activities, including a quarterfinal match hosted in New Jersey on July 5th.

Please be advised that restricted areas will be in effect. You may not enter the security zones or restricted areas described unless authorized by the USCG Captain of the Port (COTP) or a designated representative. There will be an increased law enforcement presence. All mariners are required to follow navigation rules and always maintain a safe distance from security ones/restricted areas. All vessels operating within the port are required to adhere to established security zones to ensure maritime safety and security. Specifically , designated tall ships maintain a 50-year security zone. and foreign naval vessels require a 100-yard security zone during all phases of transit, anchorage, or mooring. All vessels transiting Regulated Area 'B' must do so at a slow no-wakes peed when within 100 yards of any designated vessel.