Events
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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