Photo: Courtesy of Tall Ships
DETROIT, July 18, 2025 ~ The famous Tall Ships will grace the Detroit Riverfront Aug. 8-10 during the Sail Detroit Festival, organized by the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority.
Old tall ships ranging in size and style will be featured, with most of the activities centered at the Port Authority headquarters located between Hart Plaza and the Renaissance Center. Ships will arrive on Aug. 7, traveling along the riverfront before tying up for three days of public access and viewing Aug. 8-10. Accessing Detroit through the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, and Lake Erie, the Port of Detroit is one of several Great Lakes stops in the 2025 Tall Ships Challenge. The ships will also make stops at Duluth, Minnessota and Erie, Pennsylvania, among other ports.
“Sail Detroit 2001 was a monumental moment for our city, and we’re so excited to bring tall ships back to Detroit,” said John Jamian, director of operations of the Port Authority. “As we saw, there is something about the majesty of tall ships that unites us all. And there’s nothing quite like seeing these vessels from on board. We can’t wait to welcome these ships and crew to our city.”
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July 20, 2025 ~ The famous Tall Ships are sailing through the Detroit River, and they will be in Detroit on Aug. 8 through 10. Detroit Port Authority Director of Operations John Jamian joins the show to discuss what people can expect from these massive vessels.
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