Tall Ships Cleveland 2010 Schedule of Events

Enjoy the 2010 Cleveland Tall Ships Festival happening this July 7 to 11, 2010.

Preliminary “Schedule of Events”:

The Tall Ships Cleveland 2010 Festival will showcase the diverse Great Lakes maritime history, spotlighting environmental themes while promoting youth leadership through sail training. Visitors can board the vessels, meet the crew and experience the heritage these ships symbolize. Cleveland welcomes the Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge®, a series of port-to-port international sailing races, cruises and maritime festivals starting in Toronto and ending in Chicago.

Wednesday, July 7

Parade of Sail: 4:00 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies: 7:00 p.m.

The public is invited to view the spectacular entry of the Tall Ships under full sail at Cleveland’s harbor. Opening Ceremonies will follow the Parade of Sail, once all ships are docked. Ships will not be open for boarding after the Parade. The Festival, beginning July 8, 2010 will take place at the Port of Cleveland, Behind Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Thursday, July 8 – Sunday, July 11

Gates Open: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Ship Boarding: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.*
Private Hospitality Functions: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.**

Ship ramps are unable to accommodate wheelchairs; dockside viewing only.
*Ship boarding hours are subject to change and lines may close before posted time to accommodate those already in line.
**Hospitality functions July 8, 9 & 10 only.

Festival Activities:

Enjoy Exhibits, Maritime Market Place and Family Entertainment. Visit the Festival Village and discover more about sailing and nautical products and services. Explore the Great Lakes United Green Village to learn how maritime activities along the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes are working to improve the environment.