Celebrate America's 250th birthday in the heart of New York City! ⁠ ⁠ From historic maritime traditions to spectacular fireworks, here's what's happening this Independence Day weekend:⁠ ⁠ 🎉 July 3–8: Fleet Week returns with visiting U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard ships, public vessel tours, military demonstrations and more.⁠ ⁠ 🎉 July 3: Catch the preliminary Parade of Sail as 24 majestic tall ships make their way through the East River before anchoring in New York Harbor.⁠ ⁠ 🎉 July 3: Watch the iconic Times Square Ball Drop at midnight as it marks America's birthday in a New Year’s Eve-like fashion.⁠ ⁠ 🎉 July 4: Experience the Grand Parade of Sail featuring vessels from around the world, led by America's Tall Ship, the USCGC Eagle, as they sail through New York Harbor and up the Hudson River.⁠ ⁠ 🎉 July 4: Look to the skies as the Blue Angels headline the International Aerial Review in honor of America's 250th birthday.⁠ ⁠ 🎉 July 4: End the celebration with the 50th Anniv...