Sail 4th 250 Tall Ships in Brooklyn – what you need to know

The Sail4th 250 celebrations begin on July 3 with the Class B Parade of Sail, visible from Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO between 1 PM and 3 PM. On July 4, a larger fleet of Class A ships will sail up the Hudson River for a presidential review. While these ships may be visible from the Heights, viewing is expected to be clearer from Governors Island and Red Hook.

From July 5 to 7, several international vessels will dock at Brooklyn Bridge Park for free public tours. Participating ships include the Sagres (Portugal) at Pier 1 and the Mircea (Romania) at Pier 5. Tours run from 12 PM to 6 PM, and while free, reservations are strongly recommended. Note that guests must be age five or older to board, and closed-toe shoes are required.

Summary by Dispatch AI — read the full story at Brooklyn Bridge Parents.