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.
Click here to learn more about Thursday's Tall Ships Parade of Sails, the best places to view the parade and fireworks and more.
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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