Hudson River Park will be a prime viewing spot for Sail250, the parade of ships originally founded as Operation Sail by JFK.

There are a ton of free tickets available now for viewing from Piers 25 and 26. Registration is required here.

The event starts at 7a and ends at 3p. Here’s the schedule:

7:30a | The International Naval Review (INR 250) will kick off at around 7:30 a.m. when a single U.S. Navy vessel will transit from the GW Bridge down the Hudson River, recognizing the 42 U.S. and allied naval vessels at anchor spanning the river southward.

9:30a | The International Parade of Sail begins at 9:30 a.m. as 48 tall ships — Class A vessels ranging from 160 to 370 feet, joined by the Class B fleet — sail from under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, past the Statue of Liberty, and up the Hudson River to the George Washington Bridge. The passage takes approximately 2.5 hours at any fixed point, with six-minute intervals between ships.

10:15 | The International Aerial Review, with nearly 200 aircraft led by the Blue Angels, overflies the parade starting at around 10:15 a.m.

(The ships will be around till July 9 for Fleet Week, when they will depart for Boston.)

Some notes from the folks at Hudson River Park Trust:

• The specific viewing spots along our railings within the zone are still on a first-come, first-served basis. Expect to be with other community members, including some crowding.
• There are several other public access viewing areas in Hudson River Park. See those here.
• The International Aerial Review will be extremely loud and prolonged. Wearing ear protection is highly recommended for all, but especially for children and those with hearing impairments.
• Saturday is expected to be hot and the best views will be from along railings that are in full sun. Be mindful of heat stress, plan for sun protection and stay hydrated!
• Certain items including open flames, backpacks and large coolers are prohibited. For a full list, check out the description on our event page.