In honor of their 250th birthday, the United States Navy and the Marine Corps are hosting a weeklong celebration.

Although the country is not celebrating its 250th birthday until July 2026, the Navy and Marine Corps predate the nation, with the Continental Navy being created Oct. 13, 1775.

The weeklong celebration — which is running from Oct. 9-16 — features events in and around Philadelphia, the city where the two groups were founded. Kicking off the events Oct. 9 is the Parade of Ships.

What's the Parade of Ships?

The Parade of Ships is the first event in the birthday celebrations. From 8 a.m. through 12:30 p.m., ships are to sail along the Delaware River.

The ships within the parade include six ships from the Navy and Coast Guard, two Yard Patrol boats and sailboats from the Nava

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