The U.S. Navy is bringing a Navy Week to Harrisburg for the first time, May 20-26, 2026!
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, Navy Weeks are embarking on a celebratory “Road Trip to 250,” serving as symbolic stops across the United States to highlight the Navy’s history, heritage, and continued commitment to defending freedom and supporting American communities.
Harrisburg Navy Week events will feature Sailors from commands across the fleet, Navy bands, STEM demonstrations, and community service projects. Harrisburg Navy Week also coincides with the return of the Air Dot Show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels at Harrisburg International Airport May 23-24. Events throughout the week will provide a firsthand look at the Navy’s mission and the men and women who serve our nation around the world.
Harrisburg Navy Week events include:
Wed., May 20
- 9:30 am – 12 pm at National Civil War Museum, 1 Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
- USS Harrisburg and USS Constitution Sailors in Summer Whites engaging with students at Navy displays
- The USS Harrisburg (LPD-30) is the fourth San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship of the United States Navy and the second ship in naval service named after the city of Harrisburg.
- 12 – 4 pm at Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, 3908 Corey Road Harrisburg
- Sailors from the USS Harrisburg in physical training gear volunteer to pack food boxes
Thurs., May 21
- 11 am at Harrisburg Mayor’s Office, MLK, Jr. City Government Center, 10 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
- Proclamation ceremony with Mayor Wanda Williams, Rear Admiral Eric Ver Hage (Mechanicsburg native!) and Sailors from the USS Harrisburg, USS Constitution and USS Gettysburg.
- Also will feature Navy Drill Team Performance.
- 12 pm at Strawberry Square, 20 Market St, Harrisburg
- Navy Band Northeast Brass Band lunchtime performance
Fri., May 22
- 10 am – 2 pm at Broad Street Market, 1233 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
- USS Harrisburg Sailors in Summer Whites interacting with lunchtime patrons.
- 6:30 pm at Harrisburg Senators, FNB Field, City Island, Harrisburg
- Sailors interacting with fans at Navy static displays
- Captain Edward Pidgeon, Maritime Chief of Staff at Naval Supply Systems Command, Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, throwing first pitch at about 7 pm
Sat., May 23
- 11 am at Air Dot Show Central PA Tour, Harrisburg International Airport
- 11 am Navy Band Northeast performances
- 11:35 am Rear Admiral Eric Ver Hage opening ceremony remarks
- 12 pm Navy Leap Frogs, the Navy’s official skydiving and parachute team
- 12 pm at West Shore Farmers Market, 900 Market St., Lemoyne
- Navy Band Northeast Wind Quartet performance
- 1 pm at 58th Annual Harrisburg ArtsFest, Walnut and Front Street, Harrisburg
- USS Harrisburg and USS Constitution Sailors in Summer Whites meet ’n greet
- 6:30 pm at Harrisburg Senators, FNB Field, City Island, Harrisburg
- Sailors interacting with fans at Navy static displays
- Rear Admiral Eric Ver Hage throwing first pitch at about 7 pm
Sun., May 24
- 12 pm at Air Dot Show Central PA Tour, Harrisburg International Airport
- 12 pm Navy Leap Frog jump
- 5:30 pm at the 69th Big 33 Football Classic, Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg
- 5:30 pm Rear Admiral Eric Ver Hage and other VIPS welcomed onto field on Harley-Davidsons
- 6:15 pm Navy Leap Frogs
- 6:30 pm Rear Admiral Eric Ver Hage presides over coin toss
- 6:30 pm at Harrisburg Senators, FNB Field, City Island, Harrisburg
- Captain Harry Marsh, Commanding Officer of the USS Harrisburg, throwing first pitch
Mon., May 25 (Memorial Day)
- 50 Sailors participating in both Camp Hill and Gettysburg Memorial Day Parades
9:30 am at 107th Annual Camp Hill Memorial Day Parade, Camp Hill
- Rear Admiral Eric Ver Hage in procession, giving parade-goers a chance to honor Navy service. Cemetery ceremony and festivities will follow the parade at 11 am in Willow Park in downtown Camp Hill
- Travels from 19th and Market Street, continuing to Walnut Street, and concludes at Camp Hill Fire Station
2 pm at Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade, Gettysburg
- USS Constitution Ceremonial Guard will lead the procession
- Starts at Lefever Street and marches to the Soldiers’ National Cemetery, where a ceremony follows
Navy Weeks foster connections and showcasing how the Navy’s mission ensures security, prosperity and freedom for our nation. The Navy Week program has visited over 100 U.S. markets since the program’s inception in 2005.
