USS Providence
A replica of the sloop USS Providence will represent the Navy of the Revolutionary War.
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The Navy 250th Celebration
An unmatchable commemoration of Navy history.
- Parade of Ships and Opening Ceremonies (October 9, 2025)
Join for watch parties along the Delaware River as multiple Navy ships and other vessels sail to Philadelphia and the Camden area. Their arrival at their berths will be celebrated with opening ceremonies and blessing of the fleet. Locations will be announced soon. Free and open to the public.
- Touring of the Ships (October 9, 2025 - October 15, 2025)
The public will be able to tour the Navy ships, Coast Guard vessels, and historic ships, including the Battleship New Jersey, Cruiser Olympia, the Submarine Becuna. We have invited ships from the American Revolution to today, including ships important to the Marine Corps. Tours will be at their berths in Philadelphia and the Camden area, and much or all touring will be free to the public.
- Performances at Independence National Historical Park and Elsewhere by The United States Navy Band, USMC Band, and Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon (October 9-16, 2025)
The performances by these talented military organizations will be free and open to the public.
- Army-Navy Cup (October 10, 2025)
Come cheer on your favorite branch of the military at this exciting soccer showdown between the Army and Navy teams at Subaru Park in Chester. Tickets required.
- Navy 250 Gala (October 11, 2025)
The gala celebrating the Navy 250th will be held at the National Constitution Center. Toast the Navy’s 250th Birthday with naval leadership. Tickets required. Ticket prices and availability are being determined. Check back here for updates, or be among the first to get access to ticket sales by clicking here
and indicating your desire to attend.
All Veterans Reunion Picnic (October 12, 2025)
- A Sunday picnic for Veterans from all armed services and their families filling Independence Mall with a day of food, fun, and camaraderie. This event will feature Veteran Service Organizations offering resources and opportunities to those who served. Attendance is free, with food available to Veterans and their families. Veterans can click here and indicate their desire to attend the picnic.
- “Victory At Sea” Concert and Fireworks (October 12, 2025)
A star-studded popular patriotic concert on Independence Mall featuring The U.S. Navy Band, a Marine Band, and other headliners, and followed by fireworks. Free and open to the public.
- Memorial Service for Navy and Marine Corps at Christ Church (October 13, 2025)
Join to remember and honor those who gave all in the service of our country at Philadelphia’s historic Christ Church near where the first Navy ship was commissioned.
- 250th Salute to Youth Parade (October 13, 2025)
A parade saluting young people on the path to joining all branches of the military, including Naval Academy midshipmen and ROTC, NROTC, and JROTC students. The music and fun-filled parade will conclude at Independence Mall.
- Navy 250th Commemoration at Independence Hall (October 13, 2025)
A commemoration honoring the 250th anniversary of the Navy’s founding at Independence Hall with addresses by the Secretary of the Navy, the uniformed head of the Navy, and more. Free and open to the public.
- Flyover by the Blue Angels (October 13, 2025)
To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Navy, the Blue Angels will fly over Independence Hall during the Navy 250th Commemoration and do an area wide fly over. Other military aircraft will fly over the area on other days. Free and open to the public.
- Closing Ceremonies and Ship Departures (October 15-16, 2025)
Help send off the Navy ships as they leave Philadelphia and Camden for their home ports. Free and open to the public
Join for watch parties along the Delaware River as multiple Navy ships and other vessels sail to Philadelphia and the Camden area. Their arrival at their berths will be celebrated with opening ceremonies and blessing of the fleet. Locations will be announced soon. Free and open to the public.
- Touring of the Ships (October 9, 2025 - October 15, 2025)
The public will be able to tour the Navy ships, Coast Guard vessels, and historic ships, including the Battleship New Jersey, Cruiser Olympia, the Submarine Becuna. We have invited ships from the American Revolution to today, including ships important to the Marine Corps. Tours will be at their berths in Philadelphia and the Camden area, and much or all touring will be free to the public.
- Performances at Independence National Historical Park and Elsewhere by The United States Navy Band, USMC Band, and Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon (October 9-16, 2025)
The performances by these talented military organizations will be free and open to the public.
- Army-Navy Cup (October 10, 2025)
Come cheer on your favorite branch of the military at this exciting soccer showdown between the Army and Navy teams at Subaru Park in Chester. Tickets required.
- Navy 250 Gala (October 11, 2025)
The gala celebrating the Navy 250th will be held at the National Constitution Center. Toast the Navy’s 250th Birthday with naval leadership. Tickets required. Ticket prices and availability are being determined. Check back here for updates, or be among the first to get access to ticket sales by clicking here
and indicating your desire to attend.
All Veterans Reunion Picnic (October 12, 2025)
- A Sunday picnic for Veterans from all armed services and their families filling Independence Mall with a day of food, fun, and camaraderie. This event will feature Veteran Service Organizations offering resources and opportunities to those who served. Attendance is free, with food available to Veterans and their families. Veterans can click here and indicate their desire to attend the picnic.
- “Victory At Sea” Concert and Fireworks (October 12, 2025)
A star-studded popular patriotic concert on Independence Mall featuring The U.S. Navy Band, a Marine Band, and other headliners, and followed by fireworks. Free and open to the public.
- Memorial Service for Navy and Marine Corps at Christ Church (October 13, 2025)
Join to remember and honor those who gave all in the service of our country at Philadelphia’s historic Christ Church near where the first Navy ship was commissioned.
- 250th Salute to Youth Parade (October 13, 2025)
A parade saluting young people on the path to joining all branches of the military, including Naval Academy midshipmen and ROTC, NROTC, and JROTC students. The music and fun-filled parade will conclude at Independence Mall.
- Navy 250th Commemoration at Independence Hall (October 13, 2025)
A commemoration honoring the 250th anniversary of the Navy’s founding at Independence Hall with addresses by the Secretary of the Navy, the uniformed head of the Navy, and more. Free and open to the public.
- Flyover by the Blue Angels (October 13, 2025)
To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Navy, the Blue Angels will fly over Independence Hall during the Navy 250th Commemoration and do an area wide fly over. Other military aircraft will fly over the area on other days. Free and open to the public.
- Closing Ceremonies and Ship Departures (October 15-16, 2025)
Help send off the Navy ships as they leave Philadelphia and Camden for their home ports. Free and open to the public
Join us to give the Navy a spectacular and historic 250th celebration!
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Ships That Will Join the Celebration
USS Monitor
The Monitor was the first armored, turreted vessel, setting the pattern that would dominate naval warfare for many decades.
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USS Olympia
The USS Olympia, the only ship remaining from the Spanish-American War and one of two remaining from the First World War, will represent the Navy of those wars in the Navy and…
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USS Becuna
The Independence Seaport Museum also operates the museum submarine USS Becuna, which fought in World War II and in the Cold War.
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USS New Jersey
To assemble ships representing the Navy in all its major conflicts, no site is better than the Delaware River, because it hosts the USS New Jersey, the only battleship to fight in…
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