Louisiana is proud to be the first stop as America welcomes the tall ships of the world for a nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Between May 27 and June 1, 2026, New Orleans will celebrate America’s Sestercentennial with the largest-ever flotilla of tall ships from around the world creating a majestic nautical spectacle along the historic Mississippi River. The next stops will be Norfolk, VA; Baltimore, MD; New York, NY, and Boston, MA.
Along with the majestic tall ships flotilla, a diverse array of events, festivities and celebrations will be held across the entire region to educate, entertain and engage audiences from across the country and across all communities…