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    Annual NYC Fleet Week begins Wednesday

    Some of you who live in NY - or around the area might be interested in the Annual New York City Fleet Week - May 20 - 27th.

    I've gone for the past 5-6 years and would recommend it to everyone. It's truly an awesome experience - not to mention patriotic. If you're interested in learning more about it, seeing photos of last year and other years - and checking out the schedule - click into the link below.

    The Intrepid always participates, but was away for restoration the past few years. It arrived back in port a few months ago in time for this year's Fleet Week. For me it will be exciting to take a tour and see what changes were made.

    Among the ships arriving tomorrow in the "Parade of Ships" will be the USS Iwo Jima, USS Roosevelt - and many more. The complete list is on the left side of the link here.

    Check out the schedule - there are many exciting events during this week - taking place in many different places. I usually go to Pier 88 in Manhatten.

    http://www.newyorkled.com/nyc_events_Fleet_Week.htm

    Here is one of my favorite photos (although not technically the best) taken during Fleet Week in NY. NYC is filled with many service men and women during this week - and the spirit in NY is great!



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    Re: Annual NYC Fleet Week begins Wednesday

    Sorry I am going to miss it this year, I used to live 1 block from Gravesend bay and usually catch them as they go under the VZ bridge. Last year I was at Battery Park here are some pics http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=835050

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    Re: Annual NYC Fleet Week begins Wednesday

    HEY! Fleet week just left Ft Lauderdale beach two weeks ago! Nice duty cycle if you can get it LOL

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    Re: Annual NYC Fleet Week begins Wednesday

    - and the spirit in NY is great! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

    Talk about spirit...I really like this photograph.My younger brother is USAF active duty.
    I look forward to seeing your favorite captures from this patriotic event.

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    Re: Annual NYC Fleet Week begins Wednesday

    Say it isn't so! LOL.
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    Re: Annual NYC Fleet Week begins Wednesday

    I guess that will be another thing I miss now that I work in the Times Square area - watching the ships pass by Battery Park City.
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    Re: Annual NYC Fleet Week begins Wednesday

    Quote Originally Posted by megan
    I guess that will be another thing I miss now that I work in the Times Square area...
    Back on the streets, eh Megan? I thought Disney cleaned that whole area up???
    "Riding along on a carousel...tryin' to catch up to you..."

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    Re: Annual NYC Fleet Week begins Wednesday

    Wow, that looks like it would be fun...

    Megan, what a fun and crazy times that area can be. :thumbsup:

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    Re: Annual NYC Fleet Week begins Wednesday

    *Someone* has to welcome all the sailors, Minnie Mouse better get outta my way!
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