Events
Navy League Philadelphia Council -
Navy 250th BIRTHDAY Celebration
2025 EVENTS Schedule
NOTE: ALL EVENTS ARE AS SCHEDULED BELOW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
IF ANYTHING CHANGES, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED HERE.
October 9, 2025
Blessing of the Fleet
Philadelphia and Camden & Gloucester, NJ
Time: 9:30am
Delaware River - Navy Yard
October 9, 2025
Arrival of the U.S. Navy Ships
Philadelphia and Camden & Gloucester, NJ
Time: starting at 4:30am
Delaware River/ Navy Yard
October 10, 2025
Bus Tours of the Philadelphia area
(THE TOURS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE SHIPS CREW ONLY)
Philadelphia
Time: 1200 & 1800
Pickup Location: National Constitution Center
Contact: Christine Beady, Executive Director at executivedirector@navyleaguephilly.org for more information.
October 10, 2025
Army-Navy Cup XIV at Subaru Park
Chester
Time:
4:00pm - Women's Game
7:00pm - Men's Game
The Navy League Philadelphia Council is fully supporting the Army-Navy Cup as a sponsor this year with 2 games happening on this day. A 4pm (Women's) and a 7pm (Men's). As a sponsor, all members, family and friends are able to order tickets to attend with the league members. If you are interested in getting tickets to the game, Link for tickets HERE. You will need to enter the password NAVYLEAGUE25 to receive the tickets. For any questions, please contact Christine Beady, Executive Director at executivedirector@navyleaguephilly.org.
We also have a sponsor rate of $19 (including online fee) for all pre-paid parking passes. Parking can be purchased (https://philadelphiaunion.evenue.net/promotions/ANSPPARK). Available lots are G and J.
We look forward to having you join us.
October 11, 2025
Bus Tours of the Philadelphia area
(THE TOURS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE SHIPS CREW ONLY)
Time: 1200 & 1800
Pickup Location: National Constitution Center
Contact: Christine Beady, Executive Director at executivedirector@navyleaguephilly.org for more information.
October 12, 2025
Old St. Mary’s Mass and
Commodore Barry wreath laying
Time:
11:00am
Old St. Mary's Church, is the burial site of Commodore John Barry, often called the "Father of the American Navy". Barry, who was the first officer to receive a commission from the Continental Congress and a key figure in establishing the U.S. Navy, died in Philadelphia in 1803 and was laid to rest in the church's graveyard. The church, located in Philadelphia at 252 S 4th St, is a historic landmark and the site of annual memorial services to honor the naval pioneer
October 13, 2025
Navy Birthday Parade
Time: 1100 - 1230p
Philadelphia
Navy League Philadelphia Council will be participating in this Parade having our Sea cadet, ROTC and JRTOC units walking along side us. If you are in a Unit and wish to participate, please contact
Contact:
Christine Beady,
Executive Director
executivedirector@navyleaguephilly.org for more information
2025 Events – Navy 250
Thursday, October 9
- U.S. Navy ships arrive in Philadelphia, Pa.; Camden, N.J.; and Gloucester, N.J.
- Blessing of the Fleet
Friday, October 10
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — General public tours of U.S. Navy ships in Philadelphia, Pa.; and Camden County, N.J
- Army-Navy Cup XIV at Subaru Park in Chester, PA
Saturday, October 11
- U.S. Navy and Marine Corps 2.5-mile run
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — General public tours of U.S. Navy ships in Philadelphia, Pa.; and Camden County, N.J
- Navy and Marine Corps static displays
- Navy-Temple football game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa.
- 6 p.m.: Navy 250 Gala at the National Constitution Center
Sunday, October 12
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — General public tours of U.S. Navy ships in Philadelphia, Pa.;and Camden County, N.J
- U.S. Navy and Marine Corps static displays
- All veterans reunion
- St. Mary’s Mass and Commodore Barry wreath-laying ceremony
- Victory at Sea Concert with The U.S. Navy Band on Independence Mall
- Noon to 5 p.m.: All Veterans Reunion Picnic on Independence Mall
- Fireworks
Monday, October 13 (Navy’s 250th Birthday)
- Flag-raising ceremony at Philadelphia City Hall in Philadelphia, Pa.
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — General public tours of U.S. Navy ships in Philadelphia, Pa.; and Camden County, N.J
- U.S. Navy and Marine Corps static displays
- Thanksgiving & Remembrance ceremony at historic Christ Church in Philadelphia, Pa.
- U.S. Marine Corps band and silent drill platoon performances
- 12:30 - 2 p.m. — Navy birthday ceremony at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pa.
- Blue Angels flyover
- Navy & Marine Corps 250th Parade
Tuesday, October 14
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — General public tours of U.S. Navy ships in Philadelphia, Pa.; and Camden County, N.J
- U.S. Navy and Marine Corps static displays
- U.S. Marine Corps band and silent drill platoon performances
Wednesday, October 15
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — General public tours of U.S. Navy ships in Philadelphia, Pa.; and Camden County, N.J
- U.S Navy and Marine Corps static displays
- U.S. Marine Corps band and silent drill platoon performances
- Closing ceremony
Thursday, October 16
- U.S. Navy ships depart
Navy and Nation 250 Events 2025 Schedule
| Date | City | State | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | Philadelphia and Camden & Gloucester, NJ | Pennsylvania | Blessing of the Fleet |
| October 9, 2025 | Philadelphia and Camden & Gloucester, NJ | Pennsylvania | Arrival of the U.S. Navy Ships |
| October 9-16, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Navy & Marine Corps 250th Flagship Weeklong Celebration |
| October 10, 2025 | Chester | Pennsylvania | Army-Navy Cup XIV at Subaru Park |
| October 10-15, 2025 | Philadelphia and Camden & Gloucester, NJ | Pennsylvania | General Public Visiting of U.S. Navy ships |
| October 11, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | U.S. Navy and Marine Corps 2.50 mile run |
| October 11, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Navy-Temple football game at Lincoln Financial Field |
| October 11, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Navy and Marine Corps static displays |
| October 12-15, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | All Veterans Reunion |
| October 12, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | St. Mary’s Mass and Commodore Barry wreath laying |
| October 12, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Victory at Sea Concert |
| October 12, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Firework Show |
| October 13-15, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | U.S. Marine Corps Band and Silent Drill Platoon performances |
| October 13, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Navy Birthday Parade |
| October 13, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Closing Ceremony |
| October 13, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Thanksgiving & Remembrance Ceremony at historic Christ Church |
| October 13, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Homecoming 250 Navy Marines Parade |
| October 14, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Navy Birthday Ceremony at Independence Hall |
| October 14, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Blue Angels flyover |
| October 15, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | U.S. Marine Corps Band and Silent Drill Platoon performances |
| October 15, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Closing Ceremony |
| October 16, 2025 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | U.S. Navy Ships Depart |
Check out Past Events
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Upcoming Events
The Navy League Philadelphia Council is presently working on the 2025 Events and Meetings Schedule. Check back for updates
- JULY: TBD
- AUGUST: TBD
- SEPTEMBER: TBD
- OCTOBER 16th: Navy/Marine Core 250th birthday event. Manayunk Brewery, Philadelphia, PA
- NOVEMBER 9th: 11th Annual Veterans Day Parade, Philadelphia, PA
- DECEMBER 13th: 2025 Annual Meeting & Army-Navy Football Game Watch Party
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