U.S. Seafaring service members take over the Big Apple

byKayla Thompson

May 21, 2025

The 37th annual Fleet Week returns to the New York City streets and waterways. Thousands of sailors, marines and coastguardsmen arrive in the Big Apple, kicking off the event with the ceremonial Parade of Ships up the Hudson River on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, and continuing through to Memorial Day with dozens of events planned throughout the city.

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U.S. Sailors and Marines stand on the deck of USS New York as it moves towards Manhattan during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in New York.

A person waves at USS New York as it moves towards Manhattan during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) — Yuki Iwamura/AP

A person waves at USS New York as it moves towards Manhattan during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in New York.

USS New York moves towards Manhattan during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) — Yuki Iwamura/AP

USS New York moves towards Manhattan during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in New York.

U.S. Sailors and Marines stand on the deck of USS New York as it passes the Statue of Liberty during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) — Yuki Iwamura/AP

U.S. Sailors and Marines stand on the deck of USS New York as it passes the Statue of Liberty during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in New York.

USCGC Calhoun passes the Statue of Liberty during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) — Yuki Iwamura/AP

USCGC Calhoun passes the Statue of Liberty during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in New York.

People watch USCGC Calhoun as it moves towards Manhattan during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) — Yuki Iwamura/AP

People watch USCGC Calhoun as it moves towards Manhattan during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in New York.

USS New York, right, and USCGC Calhoun, left, move towards Manhattan during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) — Yuki Iwamura/AP

USS New York, right, and USCGC Calhoun, left, move towards Manhattan during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New York.

Photographers take pictures of USS New York as it passes the Statue of Liberty during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) — Yuki Iwamura/AP

Photographers take pictures of USS New York as it passes the Statue of Liberty during Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in New York.

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Kayla Thompson

Kayla Thompson is a dedicated journalist and writer with a passion for capturing the essence of New York. Her work spans a diverse range of topics, from the state’s vibrant cultural scene to its complex social and environmental issues. Based in Manhattan, Kayla has become known for her in-depth reporting and engaging storytelling that bring the many facets of New York to life.

U.S. Seafaring service members take over the Big Apple

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