Events
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September 7-13, 2022
8am-3pm – (FLEETS) Arrivals- U.S., Canadian, and Danish vessels arrive throughout the day (Inner Harbor, Port Covington, and Fells Point).
4pm – (EVENT) Maryland Fleet Week Welcome Ceremony – The official public welcome of U.S. and International Navies to Baltimore, Maryland; Performances by the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band and special presentations. Inner Harbor Amphitheater at Pratt & Light streets.
10am-5pm – (FLEETS)- Ship Tours- U.S., Canadian, and Danish vessels open for public touring (Inner Harbor, Port Covington, and Fells Point).
10am - (EVENTS) Ribbon Cutting for Water Taxi Terminal – Ceremony at 10am to officially open the new Water Taxi Terminal at Pier 1 at 301 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.
1pm - (FLEETS) Oath of Enlistment Ceremony- The U.S. Navy will administer the Oath of Enlistment and welcome 20 of its newest recruits onboard the USS Constellation at 1pm at 301 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.
5:30pm - (EVENTS) Waterfront Wellness presents Workout with a Sailor- Join visiting sailors as they workout. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
110am-5pm – (FLEETS) Ship Tours- U.S., Canadian, and Danish vessels open for public touring (Inner Harbor, Port Covington, and Fells Point).
10am- 4pm (FLIGHTS) – Flyovers- Various military and historic aircraft conduct flyovers and all be visible from the Inner Harbor. Stop by Flyover Control located on Pier 1 at the Inner Harbor at the Constellation Center and hear up-to-the-minute announcements about the flyovers and aircraft from National Aviation Expert Matt Jolley. (Schedule subject to change)
11am-7pm – (FESTIVALS) Fleet Week Festival- Enjoy the fleet, food, fun, entertainment, family activities and more! Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
11am-12pm (FESTIVALS) Entertainment- DJ Allure, a Baltimore-based artist, and Official Family Fun Tent DJ, creates a festive mood with a mix of hip hop, house, pop, and progressive music, sure to keep the party going all weekend. Inner Harbor’s Bicentennial Plaza.
Noon-1pm (FESTIVALS) Crab Soup Cook-Off - Chefs from the visiting ships go up against Baltimore’s best restaurant chefs to compete for the SOUPER-Bowl trophy, hosted by the incomparable Kevin Brown from Nancy, by SNAC. Judges include Chef David Thomas, a Baltimore native and grand prize winner of the cooking show “Chopped” and Tonya Thomas, Navy Rear Admiral Nancy Lacore, WMAR-TV Reporter/Anchor Megan Knight, Marine Corps, Lieutenant Brian Cavanaugh, Boys & Girls Club of Maryland Military Youth of the Year Amari Elazier, Director of Operations, Naval District Washington Director of Operations Rob Shaffer, and Special Event Assistant: Jamison Welsh, Boys & Girls Club of Maryland Youth of the Year.
12:30pm-1:30pm (FESTIVALS) Performance- United States Navy Band Sea Chanters (chorus) perform. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
2pm-5pm (FESTIVALS) Entertainment- DJ Allure spins fun tunes in the Family Fun Tent.
5pm-7pm (EVENTS) “Meet the Crew” Fleet Week Happy Hour – Grab a cold beverage, take a Selfie with a Sailor, and enjoy music at the Fleet Week Festival. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
5pm-8pm (EVENTS) “Meet the Fleet” Happy Hour (part 2) – Meet crew members from the USS Carter Hall and enjoy drinks and music by Rob Fahey & The Pieces. Port Covington Festival, 321 E. Cromwell Street.
5:30pm-6:30pm (FESTIVALS) Entertainment- Chef Egg: Seafood for Thought- Enjoy this fun, interactive cooking demo for all ages about how to prepare sustainable seafood dishes in the Family Fun Tent.
5:30-7pm (FESTIVALS) Performance- Local group Will Hill Band (reggae/rock/soul) performs. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
7:05pm (EVENTS) Fleet Week Night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Celebrate Fleet Week during the pre-game ceremony as Navy members sing the national anthem and throw out the first pitch as the Baltimore Orioles take on the Boston Red Sox.
9am-4 pm- (FESTIVALS) Open House at Martin State Airport in Baltimore County- Event includes meet and greets with pilots, military aircraft displays, musical entertainment by Navy bands, souvenirs, and food vendors. Martin State Airport at 701 Wilson Point Rd, Middle River, MD 21220.
10am-5pm – (FLEETS) Ship Tours- U.S., Canadian, and Danish vessels open for public touring (Inner Harbor, Port Covington, and Fells Point).
10am- 4pm- (FLIGHTS) Flyovers- Various military and historic aircraft conduct flyovers and all be visible from the Inner Harbor. Stop by Flyover Control located on Pier 1 at the Inner Harbor at the Constellation Center and hear up-to-the-minute announcements about the flyovers and aircraft from National Aviation Expert Matt Jolley. (Schedule subject to change)
11am-7pm – (FESTIVALS) Inner Harbor Fleet Week Festival - Enjoy the fleet, food, fun, entertainment, family activities and more! Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
11am-7pm – (FESTIVALS) Port Covington Fleet Week Festival - Enjoy the fleet, food, fun, entertainment, family activities and more! Port Covington at 321 E. Cromwell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
11am-11:30am (FESTIVALS) Kids on the Bay Parade - Led by Mambo Combo samba line, everyone is invited to join pirates, stilt walkers, a pod of Magical Mermaids from Charm City Tails, the Oriole Bird and more participate in a lively fun-filled procession along the Inner Harbor Promenade. All children are invited to wear costumes and walk in the parade. The step-off is at West Shore Park.
11am-12pm – (FESTIVALS) Performance – Music by DJ BJ. Port Covington at 321 E. Cromwell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
11am-5pm- (EVENT) Defenders' Day Commemoration at Fort McHenry – Programming includes special ranger talks, living history, and other special happenings. Fort McHenry at 2400 E. Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230.
11:30am-12:30pm (FESTIVALS) Performance - BSO OrchKids (bucket band) perform. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
Noon-1pm (FESTIVALS) Activity- Maryland Zoo in Baltimore allows event goers to get up close and personal with reptiles from the zoo and talk to animal keepers who care for them. Family Fun Tent at Inner Harbor’s Bicentennial Plaza.
12pm-1pm – (FESTIVALS) Performance – Cody Summit (folks/roots) performs. Port Covington at 321 E. Cromwell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
1pm-2pm (FESTIVALS) Activity- Reginald F. Lewis Museum features stories celebrating the contributions of African Americans such as Frederick Douglas to America’s maritime history. Family Fun Tent at Inner Harbor’s Bicentennial Plaza.
1pm-2pm (FESTIVALS) Performance- Mambo Combo (Latin) performs. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
2pm-2:15pm (FESTIVALS) Entertainment- The United States Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team will amaze with precision drill routines and close order drill. These experts in the art of coordination and timing use the standard 1903 Springfield rifle and carry out awe-inspiring aerial maneuvers. Family Fun Tent at Inner Harbor’s Bicentennial Plaza.
2pm (FESTIVALS/OPEN HOUSE) Open House at Martin State Airport in Baltimore County - United States Navy Band Sea Chanters (chorus) performs. Martin State Airport at 701 Wilson Point Rd, Middle River, MD 21220.
2:30pm-3:30pm (FESTIVALS) Performance- United States Navy Band Cruisers (high-energy pop) performs. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
3pm-4pm (FESTIVALS) Activity- The National Aquarium will educate event goers on a new understanding of our great regional waterway, the Chesapeake Bay. Family Fun Tent at Inner Harbor’s Bicentennial Plaza.
4pm-5pm (FESTIVALS) Activity- Enoch Pratt Free Library presents a Storytime with Pratt Librarians, sharing the histories and mysteries of the Chesapeake Bay. Family Fun Tent at Inner Harbor’s Bicentennial Plaza.
4pm-5pm – (FESTIVALS) Performance – Sunny Coldwell (acoustic soul) performs. Port Covington at 321 E. Cromwell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
4pm-5pm (FESTIVALS) Performance- Outcalls (sparkly, low-slung pop) band performs. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
5:30pm-6:30pm (FESTIVALS) Entertainment- Chef Egg: Seafood for Thought- Enjoy this fun, interactive cooking demo for all ages about how to prepare sustainable seafood dishes. Family Fun Tent at Inner Harbor’s Bicentennial Plaza.
5:30pm-7pm (FESTIVALS) Performance- Rufus Roundtree & Da B'more Brass Factory (NOLA inspired funk) perform. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
6pm-7pm – (FESTIVALS) Performance – House DJ Fleet Week Dance Party. Port Covington at 321 E. Cromwell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
6pm-9pm – Defenders’ Day Evening Program- Defenders' Day Evening Program- Join the U.S. Army, National Park Service & Friends of Fort McHenry, a program of Living Classrooms Foundation, as they celebrate the successful Defense of Baltimore with music and other activities! This event culminates in a rousing fireworks display to be enjoyed over the ramparts of Fort McHenry at 2400 E. Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230.
9am-4 pm (FESTIVALS) Open House at Martin State Airport in Baltimore County- Event includes meet and greets with pilots, military aircraft displays, musical entertainment by Navy bands, souvenirs, and food vendors. Martin State Airport at 701 Wilson Point Rd, Middle River, MD 21220.
10am-5pm (FLEETS) Ship Tours- U.S., Canadian, and Danish vessels open for public touring (Inner Harbor, Port Covington, and Fells Point).
10am- 4pm (FLIGHTS) Flyovers- Various military and historic aircraft conduct flyovers and all be visible from the Inner Harbor. Stop by Flyover Control located on Pier 1 at the Inner Harbor at the Constellation Center and hear up-to-the-minute announcements about the flyovers and aircraft from National Aviation Expert Matt Jolley. (Schedule subject to change)
11am-7pm (FESTIVALS) Inner Harbor Fleet Week Festival- Enjoy the fleet, food, fun, entertainment, family activities and more! Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
11am-7pm – (FESTIVALS) Port Covington Fleet Week Festival- Enjoy the fleet, food, fun, entertainment, family activities and more! Port Covington at 321 E. Cromwell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
11am-5pm - Defenders' Day Commemoration at Fort McHenry - Programming includes special ranger talks, living history, and other special happenings. Fort McHenry at 2400 E. Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230.
11am-12pm – (FESTIVALS) Performance – Music by DJ BJ. Port Covington at 321 E. Cromwell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
11:15am (FESTIVALS) Activity - Annapolis Maritime Museum: “Crabs of the Chesapeake Bay”- This talk will explore Maryland Blue Crabs and how they survive and thrive in the bay. Family Fun Tent at Inner Harbor’s Bicentennial Plaza.
11:30am-12:30pm (FESTIVALS) Performance - Wifty Bangura (acoustic trio) band performs. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
Noon-1pm (FESTIVALS) Activity - Maryland Zoo in Baltimore allows event goers to get up close and personal with reptiles from the zoo and talk to animal keepers who care for them. Family Fun Tent at Inner Harbor’s Bicentennial Plaza.
12:30pm – (FESTIVALS) Performance – Baltimore All-Star Marching Band performs. Port Covington at 321 E. Cromwell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
1pm-2pm (FESTIVALS) Activity - Annapolis Maritime Museum: “Crabs of the Chesapeake Bay” This talk will explore Maryland Blue Crabs and how they survive and thrive in the bay. Family Fun Tent at Inner Harbor’s Bicentennial Plaza.
1pm-2pm (FESTIVALS) Performance - Ursula Ricks Project (blues, funk, soul) performs. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
2pm-2:15pm (FESTIVALS) Entertainment- The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team will amaze with precision drill routines and close order drill. These experts in the art of coordination and timing use the standard 1903 Springfield rifle and carry out awe-inspiring aerial maneuvers. Family Fun Tent at Inner Harbor’s Bicentennial Plaza.
2pm-3pm – (FESTIVALS) Performance – John Tyler, hip hop/jazz. Port Covington at 321 E. Cromwell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
2pm (FESTIVALS/OPEN HOUSE) Open House at Martin State Airport in Baltimore County- United States Navy Band Cruisers (high-energy pop) performs. Martin State Airport at 701 Wilson Point Rd, Middle River, MD 21220.
2:30pm-3:30pm (FESTIVALS) Performance- United States Navy Band Commodores (jazz ensemble) perform. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
3pm-4pm (FESTIVALS) Activity- National Aquarium will educate event goers on a new understanding of our great regional waterway, the Chesapeake Bay. Family Fun Tent at Inner Harbor’s Bicentennial Plaza.
3pm-5pm (FESTIVALS) Sunday Funday - Partake in drink, food and vendor specials at the Fleet Week Festival. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
4pm-5pm (FESTIVALS) Activity- Maryland Science Center - Water Wonders: From solid to liquid to gas and back, explore water in all its forms. Watch water undergo amazing transformations and experiment with properties of water such as adhesion, cohesion, and surface tension. Family Fun Tent at Inner Harbor’s Bicentennial Plaza.
4pm-5pm (FESTIVALS) Performance - Tumblehome Band (rock n roll) performs. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
4pm-5pm – (FESTIVALS) Performance – Mambo Combo, (Latin music) performs. Port Covington at 321 E. Cromwell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
5:30pm (FESTIVALS) Entertainment- DJ Allure Truly Epic Dance Party Blow Out 2022- Help close out Fleet Week in true Baltimore Style with a family-friendly party on the dance floor!
5:30pm-7pm (FESTIVALS) Performance- ilyAIMY (rockin bluegrass) performs. Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park at 401 Light Street.
5:30pm-7pm – (FESTIVALS) Performance – Kelly Bell Band (blues/funk) performs. Port Covington at 321 E. Cromwell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
10am-5pm (FLEETS) Ship Tours- U.S., Canadian, and Danish vessels open for public touring (Inner Harbor, Port Covington, and Fells Point).
8am-12pm - (FLEETS) Departures- U.S. and foreign Navy vessels depart (Inner Harbor, Fells Point, and Port Covington).
As of 9-6-2022