“Sail 250” is making its first stop in New Orleans as America welcomes the tall ships of the world to the Port of New Orleans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
The event will transform the waterfront into a display of tall ships from May 27 to June 1.
New Orleans is the first of five ports where visitors can view and even tour these vessels.
Here is a day-by-day schedule of events and tours:
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
Arrival of Ships (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Public Ship Tours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026
Public Ship Tours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026
Fireworks (9 p.m.)
Public Ship Tours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Family Fun Sports Day (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Seafood Cook-Off (1 p.m. to 3 p.m. @ The Delacroix)
Public Ship Tours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
Blessing of the Ships (8 a.m. @ The Moonwalk)
More information can be found on the Sail 250 New Orleans website.
