A U.S. Coast Guard Response Boat helps escort international vessels in the Port of New York and New Jersey during the Sail 250 Parade of Ships in New York, New York, July 4, 2026. More than 60 international tall ships representing more than 20 nations and more than 40 U.S. and allied naval vessels participated in the event, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Marco A. Gutierrez Rosales)