New York City was a sea of red, white and blue this Independence Day, as the United States celebrated its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. See how New Yorkers enjoyed the holiday, and how they were treated to some spectacular performances on land, sea and air.
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The Chilean Navy ship Esmerelda sails into New York Harbor as part of the Sail4th 250 Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Gardiner Anderson / New York Daily News)
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Tall ships from around the world sail into New York Harbor as part of the Sail4th 250 Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Gardiner Anderson / New York Daily News)
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Tall ships from around the world sail into New York Harbor as part of the Sail4th 250 Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Gardiner Anderson / New York Daily News)
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A United States Air Force stealth bomber flies over New York Harbor as part of the Sail4th 250 Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Gardiner Anderson / New York Daily News)
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The Spanish naval ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano sails into New York Harbor as part of the Sail4th 250 Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Gardiner Anderson / New York Daily News)
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The United States Coast Guard Cutter Eagle sails into New York Harbor as part of the Sail4th 250 Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Gardiner Anderson / New York Daily News)