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EVENT DETAILS

Daily Schedule

Thursday, August 22, 2019:

Festival grounds where ships will be docked are not open to the public. Any other waterfront location will offer good views of the Parade of Sail and fireworks.

• 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

  • Parade of Sail on Presque Isle Bay, hosted by Tom Kastle

• 9:00 p.m.

  • Fireworks on Presque Isle Bay 

                 Presented by Gibson Fireworks with support from Lakeshore Towing.

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Click here to learn more about Thursday's festivities, the best places to view the parade and fireworks and more.

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Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25

• 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

  •  Shuttle service runs between parking locations and drop off points near festival grounds 

• 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

  • Festival grounds open

  •  Ships open for deck tours

  •  Festival activities and exhibits open

• 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • Musical performances from The Wild Geese, Buffalo Rose, DJ Henry GQ, Smokin' Section and many more​

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Get the full entertainment and event schedule, exclusive content and activity details with the Tall Ships Festival Guide. ​

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Our Vessels

US Brig Niagara

Denis Sullivan

Empire Sandy

Appledore IV

Appledore V

St. Lawrence II

Lettie G. Howard

Bluenose II

Playfair

Santa Maria

Picton Castle

Fair Jeanne

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