Harborfest 2023

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NORFOLK, Va. — The 47th annual Norfolk Harborfest kicks off Friday at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk waterfront, the city's annual celebration of the maritime and Naval community that makes Hampton Roads so special.

Part of the festival is the Parade of Sail, where a fleet of tall ships, character vessels, sleek power cruisers, sailing craft, antique and classic wooden boats, military vessels, tugs and more will make its way down the Elizabeth River toward Town Point Park.

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You'll be able to catch the parade on-air on 13News Now or via live stream on 13News Now+ on Friday starting at noon.

Also, ships will be open for public tours from around 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, and from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The tours will be free and open to the public.

Here's a look at the lineup:

135’, Three Masted Top Sail Schooner

44’, Helia Evolution catamaran

111’, Tall Ship – Barque

USA, 88’ Tall Ship – Barque

Catamaran

141’, Tall Ship – Full Rigged Ship

NOAA Catamaran

Schooner-rigged Tugboat

119’, Baltimore Clipper topsail schooner

Chesapeake Bay Deadrise

122’, Sailboat

Passenger Cruise Ship

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Catamaran

87’, U.S. Coast Guard Coastal Patrol Boat

U.S. Navy Guided-Missile Cruiser

95’ Passenger Cruise Ship

47’ Tancook Schooner