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Kids on the Bay: Parade of Nations - Marching Unit

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Deadline: May 15, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore Presented by Northrop Grumman
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Date: Jun 24, 2026 10:00 am - Jun 30, 2026 6:00 pm (EDT)
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Baltimore, Maryland
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Free

About the application

An annual "Fleet Week" fan favorite, the Kids on the Bay Parade returns for Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore presented by Northrop Grumman with an exciting, international twist - marching crews from the flotilla of visiting tall ships! 

 

Led by the Quantico Marine Ceremonial Band, the parade also features U.S. Navy Sailors, stilt walkers, jugglers, sports team mascots, Baltimore's own The Marching Elite, George & Martha Washington, Betsy Ross, Ben Franklin, Uncle Sam ... and more!

 

The Kids on the Bay: Parade of Nations takes place on Saturday, June 27 from 11am-12pm at the Inner Harbor Promenade. Please use this application to tell us about your marching unit!

About the event

SAIL250® Maryland & Airshow Baltimore is a free, family friendly, week-long celebration of all things maritime and aviation bringing the "Fleet, Flights, and Festivals" back to Baltimore June 24-30, 2026. SAIL250® Maryland & Air Show Baltimore is produced by Living Classrooms Foundation and Historic Ships in Baltimore in partnership with the United States Navy, Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism, City of Baltimore and Baltimore County as well as Sail Baltimore, Air Support, Purple Dot PR, Catalyst Communications, Martin State Airport, United States Coast Guard, and other agencies and organizations. Sailors and aviators from around the world will come together in the universal fellowship of freedom, hope, and opportunity that our country has always represented in a grand celebration of our Nation’s semiquincentennial. This event honors the dedication of the service members who have defended our freedoms at sea and in the air, both past and present for the past 250 years. United States and international naval vessels, United States Coast Guard ships, a fleet of international tall ships, sea service and other historic sailing vessels will be in port and open for free public tours Thursday, June 25 through Monday, June 29 at the Baltimore Inner Harbor, Fells Point, North Locust Point, Under Armour Pier, and Baltimore Peninsula.  The Blue Angels U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team will be the stars of the Baltimore Airshow over Baltimore Harbor visible from Fort McHenry and other areas around the harbor June 26 (rehearsal), 27 and 28. Flyovers and other aviation demonstrations will take place over Baltimore’s Inner Harbor June 26 (rehearsal) 27 and 28. Festivals with food, beverage and family activities will be held at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Baltimore Peninsula and Martin State Airport. The Inner Harbor Festival will also feature maritime and aviation STEM activities and educational programs at Pier 1, Constellation Dock and on board the Historic Ships in Baltimore Fleet encouraging youth to explore career paths in the uniformed services and technology sectors.
Living Classrooms Foundation, Inc.
Living Classrooms Foundation, Inc.
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Living Classrooms Foundation, Inc.
Living Classrooms Foundation, Inc.
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Terms & Conditions

  • Sail Baltimore invites visiting ship crews and Baltimore-area community groups to show up and show out for the Kids on the Bay: Parade of Nations!
  • The parade is Saturday, June 27 from 11am-12pm, rain or shine.
  • Groups must check-in between 10-10:30am on Saturday, June 27 in front of the Maryland Science Center (front steps - waterside). Volunteers will escort marching units from the Maryland Science Center to their place in the line of march.
  • The parade reviewing stand is at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater.
  • Participation is free.
  • Parking and/or transportation are not provided.
  • Examples of marching units include scout troops, schools, cheer/dance teams, non-profit organizations and neighborhood associations. Your pets on leashes are welcome!
  • Marching units need to have a parade hook/festive element such as a lead banner, flags, uniforms, thematic dress, fun costumes, etc.
  • All units must be family-friendly and appropriate for young children.
  • Please, no candy throwing!
  • Commerical entities/businesses are not eligible to apply. If you are interested in sponsoring the parade, please contact tbaskerville@livingcassrooms.org.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • What is the official name of your marching unit?
  • What best describes your marching unit?
  • Please describe what your group will bring to the line of march.
  • How many people are marching in your group?
  • Please provide script card copy (2-3 sentences) for the emcee to announce your group from the Parade Reviewing Stand.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
Kids on the Bay: Parade of Nations - Marching Unit
Kids on the Bay: Parade of Nations - Marching Unit
SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore Presented by Northrop Grumman
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