The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard have officially announced dates for 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY). Now in its 29th year, FWNY is scheduled to take place May 24-30. Citizens will have opportunities to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen. In addition to public visitation of participating ships, there will be numerous exhibits, military band concerts, and aviation demonstrations throughout the week showcasing the skilled expertise of dedicated sea servicemembers. For up-to-date information on all FWNY events, visit the FWNY website, "Like" FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook, or "Follow" @FleetWeekNYC on Twitter.

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