New York City is scheduled to host Operation Sail tall ships from July 4–8, 2026, for America’s 250th anniversary.
Operation Sail, often called OpSail, is a maritime celebration that brings large sailing vessels and naval ships together in American ports. The 2026 edition is planned as part of the United States Semiquincentennial observances and is expected to be the largest gathering of tall ships since 1976.
The New York City visit is one stop in a wider port schedule. Planned calls also include New Orleans from May 28 to June 1, Norfolk from June 19 to June 24, Baltimore from June 25 to July 1, and Boston from July 11 to July 16.
New York’s dates coincide with Independence Day itself. The event continues a tradition associated with earlier national anniversaries, especially the 1976 Operation Sail held during the United States Bicentennial.