In the yearly rite that dates back to 1984, the guardians of our ports have flooded Midtown dressed in their fresh pressed sailor uniforms.
Fleet Week brings in around 1,800 Navy, Coast Guard and Marine corps officers who provide a slosh of events, from boot camp sessions and guided ship tours to parades.
Social media was awash with #selfiewithasailor pics and other amusing moments.
#SelfieWithASailor: Times Square, NYC! pic.twitter.com/IdOUU4CVI6
— Adam Baldwin (@AdamBaldwin) May 20, 2015
Nothing like a good Marine Boot Camp to get you going in the morning. #FleetWeek @News12LI pic.twitter.com/tNeUps41qN
— Erin Colton (@erincolton) May 21, 2015
For a full schedule of events from Thursday through next Tuesday, visit Fleet Week's website.