NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans will host the kickoff of Sail250 next week, welcoming an international fleet of tall ships and military vessels to the Mississippi River as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration.
The free public event runs May 27 through June 1 along the downtown riverfront and will feature ships from around the world, including U.S. naval vessels.
Organizers say Sail250 is one of the largest flotillas of tall ships and military vessels ever assembled for the nation’s 250th celebration, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence…