Celebrate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 when the venerable USS Constitution and her sister ship the USCG Eagle sail Boston Harbor for the annual Turn Around Cruise and 21 Gun Salute to the nation on July 4th.
In celebration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the inspiration for The Star Spangled Banner, the US Navy's Blue Angels will conduct a flyover. The flyer demonstration is scheduled to begin at noon on July 4th and last approximately 45minutes.
Visiting ships from around the globe will arrive in Boston Harbor on June 30. All ships will be available for public viewing.
Charlestown Navy Yard Pier 1:
Visiting hours: 6/30 - 7/5 from 10am- 6pm
USS Constitution
USCGC Eagle
USCGC Juniper
NOAA Thomas Jefferson
HMS KINGSTON ( Canada)
HMCS GOOSE BAY (Canada)
THOR HEYERDAHL ( Norway)
HDMS ESBERN SNARE (Denmark)
Fish Pier (South Boston waterfront)
Visiting hours: 6/30, 7/1 & 7/4- Noon- 8pm
7/2, 7/3 & 7/5- 4pm-8pm
CISNE BRANCO (Brazil)
GLORIA (Columbia)
GUAYAS (Ecuador)
DEWARUCCI (Indonesia)
North Jetty:
Visiting hours: 6/30 -7/3 & 7/5 Noon - 6pm
July 4- closed
USS Kearsarge
USS Wasp
Black Falcon Pier:
Visiting hours 6/30 - 7/5 Noon - 6pm
USS GRAVELY
HMCS IROQUOIS (Canada)
HMCS PRESERVER (Canada
RFA ARGUS (UK)
FGS HESSEN (Germany)
Other events- check back for details:
US Navy Leap Frogs
USCG Honor Guard, Silent Drill Team
USCG Concerts