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Tall ships to return to Boston Harbor in 2026 for nation’s 250th birthday

In celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026, a fleet of tall ships will dock in locations across Boston Harbor to welcome the public aboard for the fifth time since 1992.

The Boston Globe

Tall ships will return to Boston in 2026

Sail Boston announced on Wednesday that tall ships will sail into Boston in July of 2026 as part of Sail250, a global gathering of tall ships to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States — also known as the nation’s semiquincentennial.

Tall ships will return to Boston in 2026 for America's 250th birthday celebration

The tall ships are coming back to Boston in 2026 to celebrate a big birthday for the United States. The “Sail Boston” event will welcome ships and sailors from all over the world to Boston in a special tribute to the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.

WBZ / CBS News Boston

Tall ships set to make Sail Boston return in 2026

The majestic tall ships of Sail Boston will return to the city’s waterfront in 2026, organizers announced Wednesday. Sail Boston 2026, slated to run from July 11 to 16, will be part of the Sail250 Tall Ships tour and will highlight Boston’s celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States.

Boston to Host Tall Ships for America’s 250th Birthday Celebration

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Tall ships will sail back to Boston in 2026, potentially drawing millions of visitors

Tall ships will return to Boston Harbor in 2026, adding another marquee event to a summer that already has public officials excited about the potential economic benefits of tourism to Massachusetts.