Sail250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore

Sail250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore is an international celebration bringing together tall ships, military vessels, and aircraft from around the world in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States.  The event welcomes ship crews, cadets, midshipmen, aviators, visitors from across the globe for a memorable, world-class tribute to maritime and aviation heritage during our nation's semiquincentennial. 

 

The festivities will include the return of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron, along with additional aviation performers.  Guests can enjoy an airshow over Baltimore Harbor, flyovers above the Inner Harbor, and the Open House at Martin State Airport. 

 

SAIL250 Maryland's Fleet, Flights and Festivals events will be held throughout Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Fells Point, North Locust Point, Baltmore Peninsula, and Martin State Airport.

 

Floyovers and other aviation demonstrations will take place over Baltimore's Inner Harbor.  In addtion to food, beverage, and family activities, the festival at the Inner Harbor will feature maritime and aviation STEM activities and educational programs at Pier 1, Constellation Dock, encouraging youth to explore career paths in the uniformed services and technology sectors.  

 

SAIL250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore events are free, open to the public, and include ship tours, the airshow and flyovers, family-friendly festivals, music, and entertainment.

 

You will be dropped off and picked up as close to the Baltimore Inner Harbor as possible.  This is a freetime tour, giving you the freedom to explore and enjoy the events at your own pace. 

 

SAIL250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore stongly recommends using the Charm City Circulator, a FREE bus service, for accessing ship locations. The Purple “Banner Route” Busses depart approximately every 20 minutes from the Baltimore Visitor Center on Light Street to North Locust Point ships, and the Orange Route departs approximately every 20 minutes from the Harborplace Pratt Street Pavilion to Fells Point. For more information visit the Circulator Website: HTTPS://TRANSPORTATION.BALTIMORECITY.GOV/CHARM-CITY-CIRCULATOR. 

Airshow and Flyover Information

The best places to witness the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Airshow Baltimore are Canton Waterfront Park (3001 Boston St., Baltimore MD 21224) or Baltimore Peninsula.

 

Military and civilian aircraft will conduct flyovers centered over the Inner Harbor from approximately 11AM-4PM. Flyovers may be viewed from anywhere on the Inner Harbor Promenade. Federal Hill, on the south side of the Harbor is a nice place to view the flyovers. Stop by Flyover Control located at the Harborplace Light Street Pavilion and hear up-to-the-minute announcements about the flyovers and aircraft from Aviation Experts. 

 

Ship Information - General ship visitation times are 10AM to 5PM.

The SAIL250 APP will have information on specific ships, their locations, and the hours that they will be open for visitation. Ships will be docked at various locations around Baltimore, including the Inner Harbor West Wall and Inner Harbor Piers 1 - 5, North Locust Point Pier 8, Broadway Pier, Fells Point, the Under Armour Pier, Locust Point, and Baltimore Peninsula.

 

Be prepared to pass minor security screening. Prior to boarding the ships, all bags will be searched and anyone above the age of 18 will be required to show a form of identification. There is no age requirement to access naval vessels during SAIL250 Maryland; however, there may be steep ladders and/or stairways to climb and uneven surfaces to traverse during a ship tour, and thus, tours may not be appropriate for small children and may be difficult for parents carrying young children. 

 

Visitors should plan on wearing comfortable clothing. If you are bringing a bag or camera case, it will be searched prior to entering. Remember to bring sunscreen and sunglasses if it is going to be sunny. A ship is an industrial environment, so high-heels, open-toed sandals, or Croc-style shoes are prohibited. Also, avoid necklaces or jewelry that can get caught and bags that are too heavy to carry comfortably. 

 

The visiting ships are not handicap accessible, however Baltimore’s own USS CONSTELLATION, located on Pier 1, Inner Harbor, is accessible. On all ships there may be steep ladders (stairways) to climb and narrow passageways to traverse during a ship tour. Ship tours may not be appropriate for individuals with heart conditions, breathing difficulties, or other medical conditions impacting their ability to navigate such challenges. 

 

Photographs of U.S. Navy ships are allowed from the pier prior to boarding and at some designated locations on the ships. While you are taking your tour, the tour guide will tell you where and when you can take pictures. Until then, keep your camera/cell phone secured in a pocket, purse, or backpack. Individuals who violate this policy may be asked to depart the ship. Photo and story sharing is encouraged on all social media platforms. Whenever possible, please use #SAIL250MD on photos/videos posted to social media. 

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