From About.com: What is Fleet Week?:
Since 1984, New York City has held Fleet Week to honor the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The week features extensive military demonstrations, as well as the opportunity for the public to tour some of the visiting ships. The Memorial Day commemoration is a highlight of the week's festivities, featuring the singing of Taps and a military aircraft fly over in honor of those who lost their lives in service to the United States.
I'm planning to stop by and take them to a few things...but check out the rest of the schedule HERE!- 8 am-5 pmFree Ship Tours
Where: Pier 88, 48th St/West Side Highway
Where: Stapleton Pier, SI - 8 am-6 pmF-18 Flight Simulator
Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Display
USCG Static Displays
Paramount Top Gun Video Kiosks
ONR Static Display
Where: Pier 88, 12th & 46th St
Where: Homeport Pier, SI (Static Display) - 9 am-4 pmUSMC Day in Times Square
Where: Times Square - 5-6:15 pmNavy Band Northeast performs at Times Square
Where: Times Square
In the evening - planning to take them to see the off-broadway play 39 Steps, an Alfred Hitchcock "comedy thriller" of sorts...looks great, plus tix are cheap (either $39 for 39 seats or $26.50 for rush, 2 hrs before the show!).
Come along for the fun!
-NYChar
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