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Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard To Present Virtual Fleet Week New York Through Memorial Day
The U.S. Navy (USN), Marine Corps (USMC) and Coast Guard (USCG) are proud to present Virtual Fleet Week New York 2021, May 26-31, hosted on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The weeklong event is a new way for the residents of New York City and the surrounding tri-state area to continue to take part in the annual celebration despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Viewers are encouraged to check back each day as new content is added to the line-up, including live question-and-answer sessions, and virtual ship tours.
“We're excited to once again connect with people online in New York and around the world,” said Rear Adm. Charles W. Rock, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. “No matter where you are, people will be able to find us on social media and watch whnever it is convenient for them so they can see how the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard safeguard our nation and how incredible the men and women who serve in unifrom are.”
This year’s schedule of events is still under development, but will occur on Fleet Week New York’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
For up-to-date information on all FWNY events, “Like” FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook, and “Follow” @FleetWeekNYC on Twitter and Instagram.
News
Feb 8, 2021
VFWNY 21-01 | Navy cancels in-person Fleet Week New York events, will hold Virtual Fleet Week New York 2021 in its placeJune 2, 2020
VFWNY 20-07 | Virtual Fleet Week New York videos attracted 170,000 unique viewers, outdrawing in-person ship visitsMay 26, 2020
VFWNY 20-06 | Virtual Fleet Week New York comes to a close; City thanks service members for aiding in the fight against COVID-19May 24, 2020
VFWNY 20-05 | Navy, Marines, Coast Guard to honor Memorial Day through online tributes during Virtual Fleet Week New YorkMay 23, 2020
VFWNY 20-04 | Musicians representing nine Navy Bands to showcase virtual concerts over Memorial Day weekendMay 21, 2020
VFWNY 20-03 | Future Sailors to recite Oath of Enlistment during a live ceremony in Times Square as part of Virtual Fleet Week New YorkMay 20, 2020
VFWNY 20-02 | Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard Kickoff Virtual Fleet Week New YorkMay 19, 2020
VFWNY 20-01 | Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard To Present Virtual Fleet Week New York Through Memorial Day