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Baltimore’s Star Spangled Spectacular

Between September 10th and 16th, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor will be jam packed with Tall Ships, fast jets, air craft carriers, historians, and tourists. It’s a celebration that you don’t want to miss, but in order to make sure you don’t waste your time looking for parking or waiting in lines, keep this guide handy. Tall Ships Sink Brits. The armada of defenders arrives on Wednesday, September 10, and this is a great opportunity to see them under sail and flying colors. However, there is no set schedule for any of the ships, and public tours won’t begin until Thursday at noon. If you’re mainly interested in getting onboard, head up on Friday for ship tours between noon and 5 p.m., and then head over to a Meet the Fleet Happy Hour held in the Inner Harbor Village where you can meet visiting sailors and enjoy drink specials. The Red, White, and Blues. The Blue Angels are back! September 13 and 14 you want to find a place with unobstructed skyline views to watch flight demonstrations between 2 and 4 p.m. The air show takes place over the Middle Branch of the Patapsco, and while it’s possible to watch the Blues from the water, sailboats and powerboats are restricted near the air show box while the demonstration is in process. As for watching the Blues from the ground, there are many options, but none are as great as one of the many rooftop decks around Baltimore. Want to see a full list as compiled by the editors of SpinSheet and Baltimore Magazines? Check out spinsheet.com/1812 for more. Sing it loud, sing it proud! September 13, two concerts bring out the big guns. Starting at 6 p.m., Fort McHenry hosts the U.S. Marine Band and the Morgan State University Choir, who will…

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