2. The Lafayette Parade of Ships
The key event of The Hermione‘s arrival in Hudson Harbor is the Lafayette Parade of Ships, which will take place on the 4th of July. Participating vessels will follow The Hermione into the harbor past the Statue of Liberty, recalling the original ship’s arrival in New York more than two centuries ago. Lafayette eventually proved integral to securing the American victory in the Revolutionary War. The Parade will begin south of the Verrazano Bridge and continue up the island until it reaches the Intrepid Museum. Make sure to watch the view from the William Wall, a floating clubhouse anchored in the harbor near Ellis Island.