Class B Parade Viewing Party On The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA at Brooklyn Bridge Marina – New York, NY

Celebrate the start of Independence Day festivities with an unforgettable afternoon from Brooklyn Marina during the Sail4th 250 Class B Parade of Sail.

Join us on the deck of the 1877 ELISSA for a special July 3rd viewing party as an impressive fleet of Class B vessels makes its way through one of the most iconic harbors in the world. From this prime waterfront vantage point, guests will enjoy sweeping views of the parade, the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and the historic harbor that has welcomed generations to America’s shores.

This exclusive gathering offers a rare opportunity to experience the excitement and pageantry of Sail4th 250 while supporting the continued preservation of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA. As the harbor comes alive with sails, flags, and maritime tradition, guests will be part of a once-in-a-generation celebration leading into America’s 250th anniversary.

Enjoy the evening atmosphere, food and drink, connect with fellow supporters, and take in the beauty of tall ships and historic vessels against the backdrop of a New York sunset.

Space is limited. Advance reservations are required. Your ticket directly supports this historic vessel and its maritime history programming.

MENU (LIGHT LUNCH)

• Cheese Platter [VT, GF] – Five Spoke Creamery Tumbleweed; Arethusa Blue; Vermont Shepherd Verano; Cave Aged Reserve Hudson Flower; Old Chatham Creamery Hudson Valley Camembert
• Grapes, Strawberries, Dried Fruit
• Baguette, Flatbreads, Watercrackers & Crisps
• Caesar Salad Crudo – Shaved Fennel & Cauliflower, Hand Torn Croutons, Creamy Lemon Caesar Dressing & Shaved Parmesan
• Crudite & Dip [VT, GF, SESAME] – Preserved Lemon Hummus, Smoked Paprika Aioli & Fines Herbes Dip
• Tea Sandwich Smoked Salmon on Black Bread
• Assortment of Mini Cookies [CN] – Chewy Oatmeal, Cappuccino, Double Chocolate Chip, Sweet Potato, Coconut Milk Chocolate Toffee

Please Note:

• Due to the historic nature of the ship, ELISSA is non-ADA accessible.
• ELISSA has an onboard restroom.
• Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All trainees must sign a waiver of release to sail.
• Smoking and vaping are not allowed on board ELISSA.
• Should weather force the cancellation of that day’s sail, refunds will be available.
• No high heels.

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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE LOCATION: The Brooklyn Bridge Marina is located inside Brooklyn Bridge Park and will be controlled by the NYPD. We are awaiting final details on entrance points and will communicate them to our guests once we receive them.

ATTIRE: Dress comfortably for the day’s weather, wearing clothing that can be easily added or removed. If there is the remotest possibility of rain, bring an appropriate rain jacket (no umbrellas, please, as many sailors consider them bad luck, and they can be dangerous even in moderate seas). Wear flat, rubber-soled, closed-toed shoes. Hats and sunscreen are always a good idea.

ABOUT THE 1877 TALL SHIP ELISSA, THE OFFICIAL TALL SHIP OF TEXAS | Galveston Historical Foundation brought ELISSA, an 1877 square-rigged iron barque, from a scrapyard in Piraeus Harbor, Greece to Galveston to begin restoration work in 1978. By 1982, GHF staff and volunteers completed restoration and transformed this rare, historic vessel into a floating museum that would actively sail. Today, the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA is one of only three ships of her kind in the world to still actively sail and welcomes over 40,000 visitors annually. She also serves as the Official Tall Ship of Texas, a National Historic Landmark, and a symbol of the Gulf Coast’s historic beginnings as a seaport and active waterfront.

ABOUT GALVESTON 250 | As part of Galveston 250’s voyage, ELISSA will make strategic port calls en route to Sail 250 celebrations, engaging a series of high-visibility maritime markets. ELISSA’s presence at Sail 250 not only elevates Galveston’s national profile during this milestone celebration, but also reinforces the importance of preserving authentic historic vessels as active, experiential storytellers—linking past innovation, resilience, and international exchange port celebration audiences.