Boston welcomes ships from around the world
Boston is hosting the 'Sail Boston 2026' event, featuring a parade of tall ships from around the world to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. The event includes public tours and festivals running through July 16.
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Large-scale cultural and maritime events serve as significant drivers for local tourism and regional economic activity.
Sail Boston 2026 continues through July 16
Dozens of tall ships from around the world sailed into Boston Harbor in a historic Parade of Sail on Saturday, celebrating America's 250th anniversary and Massachusetts' maritime heritage.
It was the marquee event of Sail Boston 2026, but hardly the last. A week of tours, fireworks shows and other celebrations is still ahead for the city .
The USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, led the parade of ships. She was followed by the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle , which competed in a race against her sister ships for the first time since 1976 on their way to Boston.
History in motion: USS Constitution leads the Parade of Sail
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