Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance's Parade of Boats

Beginning at 6pm to coincide with sunset, the MWA Parade of Boats will feature fireboats, Coast Guard Cutters, kayaks and everything in between. The public is invited to gather on Pier 62 in Hudson River Park to view the maritime spectacle and enjoy expert narration giving the story of each vessel. With sunset expected at 6:22 pm, the ships and boats will remain briefly at rest near Chelsea Piers – presenting a perfect opportunity for photographs -- before dispersing.

This year’s Parade of Boats will be the largest yet, with over 28 vessels, including two large United States Coast Guard Cutters, large classic yachts, passenger ferries, historic, educational and excursion boats, kayaks, and more. The on-water festivities will be capped off with a water display from the city’s newest fireboat, Three Forty Three.

Participating Vessels/Organizations
Fireboat Three Forty Three (Marine Company 1 FDNY); USCGC Sanibel & USCGC Morrow Bay (United States Coast Guard); USS Guam (Michael O’Keeffe); Adirondack & MV Manhattan (Classic Harbor Line); Queen of Hearts (Affairs Afloat) ; 5 kayaks (NYC Water Trail Association); Shearwater (Manhattan by Sail); Circle Line 42; Hudson River Park Trust Patrol Boat; Indy 7 (New York Harbor School); Mariner III; Rowing gig Bird (Village Community Boathouse); Thunder III (Raritan Riverkeeper); Osprey; Spirit Boat (Entertainment Cruises); Statue Cruises; 4 J-24s (Hudson River Community Sailing); NY Waterway; New York Water Taxi

About the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance
MWA is an alliance of over 560 businesses, community and recreational groups, educational institutions, and other stakeholders committed to transforming the New York-New Jersey Harbor and its waterways to make them cleaner and more accessible, a vibrant place to play, learn and work with great parks, great jobs and great transportation for all.