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Sail 250 New Orleans

23:18 May 29, 2026
By: Gustavo Escanelle

Celebrating America's 250th anniversary (sestercentennial) with its first stop in New Orleans featuring dozens of tall ships and naval vessels from around the world at the Port of New Orleans from May 27 to June 1, 2026. Don't miss the Parade of Sail on Thursday, May 28, followed by fireworks on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 9 p.m. along the New Orleans riverfront. Free public ship tours are available daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. #sail250 #sail250neworleans

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