See the preparation behind Philly's Navy and Marine Corps 250 events

Philly is preparing for a week-long celebration marking 250 years of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

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The Navy and Marine Corps will celebrate 250 years in Philadelphia with a week of events.

Major events include a parade of ships, a veterans' reunion picnic, and a parade down Market Street.

Camden will also host celebrations, including a flag-raising and school visits.

Philadelphia is gearing up for a week-long celebration marking 250 years of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, which began in the city back in 1775.

Celebrations kick off Thursday morning with a parade of ships on the Delaware River, featuring combat ships USS Cooperstown, USS Billings, guided missile destroyer USS Lassen, and USS Arlington. T

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