Fleet week during Memorial weekend returns in NYC in 2022
NEW YORK, NY — The U.S. Navy (USN), Marine Corps (USMC) and Coast Guard (USCG) are proud to return to New York in person for the first time in 2 years.
U.S Navy representatives, assigned the Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA), a long with New York Representatives announced the return of Fleet Week New York (FWNY) March 16, 2022 At city hall in New York City.
FWNY returns to the city this May for the first time since 2019.
“We’re thrilled to return to New York and showcase how the Navy, Marine Coprs, and Coast Guard provide our nation and NATO partners an advantage at sea,” said Rear Adm. Charles “Chip” Rock, Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.
FWNY, held in New York City nearly every year since 1984, was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 do to the COVID-19 Pandemic and was held entirely virtually on social media.
“New York has always been an incredible host. We can’t wait for our brave women and men to get an opportunity to experience all the city offers and for New Yorkers to get a glimpse of what we do every day,” said Rock. This will create memories that last a lifetime.
CNRMA, the lead planning organization for FWNY this year, is the regional coordinator for all shore-based naval personnel and shore activitiesin the Mid-Atlantic region, which encompasses 20 states, 14 installations, and 50 Naval OperationalSupport Centers.
Events:
May 5, 2022
VFWNY 22-05 | Navy Announces Parade of Ships
March 16, 2022
VFWNY 22-01 | Fleet Week 2022 Announced in New York
May 19, 2020
VFWNY 20-01 | Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard To Present Virtual Fleet Week New York Through Memorial Day
May 20, 2020
VFWNY 20-02 | Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard Kickoff Virtual Fleet Week New York
May 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 York
May 23, 2020
VFWNY 20-04 | Musicians representing nine Navy Bands to showcase virtual concerts over Memorial Day weekend
May 24, 2020
VFWNY 20-05 | Navy, Marines, Coast Guard to honor Memorial Day through online tributes during Virtual Fleet Week New York
May 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-19
March 31,2022
VFWNY 22-02 | Fleet Week Returns to NYC: Ship Announcement
