Fleet Week: May 26th - June 1st

Many people think fleet week is a time when sailors, Marines and the Coast Guard infiltrate our cities and come to party. While this does happen there are actual military reasons why they visit. There are countless activities and tours you can participate in during this week.

This year, New York's Fleet Week will be May 26th through June 1st all along the New York Harbor. Ships also dock in Stapleton, which many people don't know because the sailors often take the ferry to Manhattan for a more exciting nightlife. But you may be lucky enough to see some of them bar hopping on Bay Street.

They kick off Fleet Week with the parade of ships entering the harbor. During the rest of the week, you can visit the USS Intrepid Sea, Air Space Muesem, watch Broadway shows on a ship deck, and watch some strong military men duke it out in an intense match of tug-of-war. They also hold ceremonies on Memorial Day, unfurling the American Flag, paying tribute to those who gave their lives for their country.

For a complete list of events visit http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Fleet-Week-Schedule.aspx.

And if you're around the city at night, you'll be sure to run into some drunken sailors that love talking to local New Yorkers. My experiences during Fleet Week have always been fun. So if you run into any sailor or Marines, show them your support and buy them a drink.