Tall Ships Return to Boston, July 11-16

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States at Sail Boston® 2026, an international maritime event that brings tall ships and naval vessels from around the world to Boston Harbor, featuring ship tours, educational activities, and cultural exchange.

The Grand Parade of Sail on Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. highlights the day’s activities as vessels parade in flotillas from Broad Sound into the main channel of Boston Harbor turning at Charlestown, before proceeding to their assigned berthing areas. Public viewing of the parade will be spectacular from Castle Island, the Seaport District, the Boston Waterfront, East Boston, the North End, and Charlestown.

Here is a full schedule of additional events:

Sail Boston Festival
Saturday, July 11 – Wednesday, July 15 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM | 302 Northern Avenue, Boston

Public Boarding of Ships
Saturday, July 11 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM 
Sunday, July 12 – Wednesday, July 15 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM 
(at the discretion of the Captain)

CLICK HERE TO VIEW SHIP LOCATIONS

Fireworks
Saturday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 15 | 9:15 PM | Fan Pier

Crew & Cadet Street Parade
Monday, July 13 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Leader Bank Pavilion to Christopher Columbus Park

Sail Boston Cup
Tuesday, July 14 | 10:00 AM | LoPresti Park, East Boston

Find more information at Meet Boston.