America welcomes the tall ships of the world to the Port of New York and New Jersey for a universal celebration of America’s 250th anniversary!
July 3: Watch the Parade of Sail
View the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail: Class B Tall Ships, as they sail down the East River to Gravesend Bay, passing Brooklyn Bridge Park, on July 3 from 1-3 PM. View the full schedule.
July 5-7: Tour Select Ships Docked at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sail4th 250 brings several to dock at Brooklyn Bridge Park, open for tours July 5–7, from 12–6pm most days.
While tall ship tours are FREE of charge, reservations are strongly recommended due to high demand. Your reservation will guarantee your spot during your selected time frame. Children must be five and older to board the ships and require a ticket. Strollers are permissible on the piers but are not allowed aboard the tall ships. Closed-toe shoes are required to board the ships. This event is rain-or-shine.
Please visit Sail4th 250 Event Schedule for the most up-to-date information.
Separate reservations are required for each pier.
Pier 1
- Sagres (Portugal)
- Sundarshini (India)
Pier 3
- Gorch Fock (Germany) – open July 6-7 only
Pier 5
- Mircea (Romania)