Howdy, Nelson!
I've rounded up some information for you about Fleet Week in NYC. The
exact schedule of events has not yet been announced, but the dates are
May 24 through May 31, 2006, according to the official website (some
other sites say May 24 through May 30th).
From the U.S. Navy's official Fleet Week site:
"Fleet Week New York City 2006 will take place from May 24 to May 31,
2006. Thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from U.S.
Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and international navy ships scheduled to
participate.
Hosted nearly every year since 1984, Fleet Week New York is the City's
celebration of the sea services. This annual event also provides an
opportunity for the citizens of New York City and the surrounding
Tri-State area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well
as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today's Navy, Marine
Corps and Coast Guard Team.
Fleet Week will include dozens of military demonstrations and displays
throughout the week, as well as public visitation of many of the
participating ships."
Fleet Week
http://www.fleetweek.navy.mil
"Wednesday May 24, 2006 - Tuesday May 30, 2006
Many of the exciting Fleet Week activities that have become synonymous
with the event are staged at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum,
while others are scheduled throughout the five boroughs of New York.
In partnership with New York City, the United States Navy and the
Intrepid Museum, over a dozen Navy and Coast Guard ships as well as
ships from all over the world visit New York Harbor each Fleet Week.
The visiting Fleet Week vessels are open for free public tours daily.
There are also military demonstrations, athletic competitions and many
other exciting activities over the course of the seven-day
celebration. One highlight of the week?s activities is the Memorial
Day ceremony held on the flight deck of the Intrepid. Veterans and
active military personnel from all five branches of the armed services
join in the museum?s tribute to the men and women who have made the
supreme sacrifice for their country. The ceremony includes the playing
of Taps, a ceremonial wreath laying, 21-gun salute, the unfurling of a
100 foot American flag and a fly-over of military aircraft in the
missing man formation. Some other Fleet Week event favorites include
the Parade of Ships, stem-to-stern relay race and tug-of-war crew
competitions, live demonstrations of military skills, and the Best
Chow Competition.
Fleet Week 2006, May 24th - 30th
May 24 - Parade of Ships
May 25 - Fleet Week Gala
May 26 - Stem to Stern relay race (1pm)
May 27 - Tug of War (1pm)
May 28 - Best Chow competition
May 29 - Memorial Day Ceremony (11am)"
Intrepid Museum: Fleet Week
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/intrepidmuseum/events/item.php?id=120
You'll find lots of material here about Fleet Week 2005:
New Yorkled: NYC Events
http://www.newyorkled.com/nyc_events_Fleet_Week.htm
And, on a slightly different note, here's some info on last year's
campy hit, "Fleet Week, the Musical":
Fleet Week, the Musical
http://www.fleetweekthemusical.com
My Google search strategy:
Google Web Search: "fleet week" 2006 new york OR nyc
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22fleet+week%22+2006+new+york+OR+nyc
I hope this helps! Please let me know if there's anything else you need.
Best,
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