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Celebrate 250 Years of America in Virginia's Most Historic Seaport
June 19-22 | Portsmouth, Virginia
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Portsmouth is an official Affiliate Harbor to Sail Virginia℠ 2026, the Greater Virginia event of the national Sail250® celebration.
From June 19 to 22, 2026, Portsmouth’s historic waterfront will come alive with visiting Tall Ships, public ship tours, live music, family-friendly activities, and cultural programming. Whether you’re visiting from across the region or right here at home, Portsmouth offers a front-row seat to this once-in-a-generation maritime event.
Friday, June 19
Parade of Sails arrival, Juneteenth Celebration, Carnival, Historical Re-enactors
Saturday, June 20
Tall Ship tours (12-6PM), High Street Fest, Carnival, Live Entertainment, Fireworks
Sunday, June 21
Tall Ship tours (12-6PM), High Street Fest, Carnival, Waterfront concerts
Monday, June 22
Kids' Day at participating Portsmouth museums, Tall Ship tours, Carnival, Historical Re-enactors
Learn More About The Visiting Tall Ships:
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