On Wednesday, May 24, the boats cruise into NYC, and it's a sight to see. This year, except to see three U.S. Navy ships, two U.S. Coast guard vessels and four U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Yard Patrol boats (YPs). Additionally, three ships from NATO allies will join in. Ships from Canada, Italy and United Kingdom will sail in the Parade of Ships.
The parade runs between 7:45am to 11am. You can see the ships along the Hudson River from Battery Park to just south of the George Washington Bridge. The event is free to the public to view.