Front Row to History

Watch the Tall Ships Parade from the Best Seat along the Hudson River

Enjoy the tall ships parade from the best seat on the Hudson River as ships from 30 nations sail up the harbor on July 4th, in a procession the city hasn't witnessed in a generation and won't witness again for another.

Settle into front-row viewing of every ship as it passes, from a reserved seat for you and your group at Pier 81, which sits directly on the parade route at the water's edge, close enough that you'll read the names off the hulls as they go by.

The Easiest Way to Celebrate the Once-in-a-Generation Moment

Anywhere else along the waterfront that day, you'll be standing in a warm crowds hunting for shade and a restroom between passing ships. Pier 81 is the calmer, smarter way to do it. Your seat is reserved before you arrive, the food and drinks are already on the pier, and the parade comes to you.

Six hours to settle in, eat well, raise a glass, and watch one of the great maritime moments of the century unfold a few yards off the rail.

What's Waiting for You on Pier 81

• Reserved seating with an unobstructed view of the parade route.

• Various food trucks serving all afternoon.

• Cold drinks from open to close.

• A live MC and DJ keeping the energy moving between the ships.

• Shaded areas for reprieve for the warmest stretch of the day.

• Clean, accessible restrooms steps from your seat.

Tickets are limited. Book early to save your seat!