VIRGINIA – In honor of America’s 250th anniversary this summer, the ports of Virginia and Maryland are playing host to an awe-inspiring global gathering.
Sail250 is bringing dozens of the world’s most magnificent tall ships and naval vessels right to our shores. From an epic 26-mile Parade of Sail to waterfront festivals, fireworks, and deck tours, here is everything you need to know to catch the action.
When is Sail250?
Timeline:
The historic spectacle will spend 18 days in the Chesapeake Bay region, including stops in Norfolk, Baltimore and nearly a dozen affiliate harbors:
- June 12-14: Alexandria, Hampton, Onancock, Richmond, Yorktown, and Smithfield/Isle of Wight
- June 18–23: Virginia Beach, Cape Charles, Chesapeake and Portsmouth.
- June 19-23: Norfolk
- June 24–30: Baltimore
Sail 250 celebrations
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