Tall Ship American Pride’s Homecoming Celebration

Tall Ship American Pride’s Homecoming Celebration
Friday | Saturday | Sunday
September 13 – 15
Pine Ave Pier, Long Beach

Join us in welcoming the Official Tall Ship of the City of Long Beach back to her home dock on Pine Avenue Pier in Rainbow Harbor!

American Pride’s Homecoming Celebration is happening Friday, September 13 to Sunday, September 15 with free deck tours and hands-on activities, as well as daily sails around the Long Beach Harbor, featuring both American Pride and one of our twin brigantines – Tall Ship Exy Johnson.

Friday, September 13 – Sunset Sail
Enjoy the sunset from the deck of a tall ship!
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 14 – Cannon Battle
Join our mock Cannon Battle… pirate attire encouraged!
Sail on American Pride: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sail on Exy Johnson: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 15 – Shoreline Sail
Enjoy a seaside view of local landmarks!
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Sail Tickets
Adults: $40
Children (12 & under): $20
Veterans: $10

Special pricing for American Pride’s Homecoming Celebration! Discounted tickets for Veterans thanks to the generosity of the Sherry Griswold Foundation.

Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to each sail.

Free Deck Tours & Hands-on Activities

No pre-registration or sign-up required!

Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

Learn More and Buy Sail Tickets:
childrensmaritime.org/ap-homecoming

Location and Parking:
Pine Avenue Pier, Long Beach, CA 90802
Right by the loop where Pine Avenue meets the harbor.

PLEASE NOTE: We recommend leaving extra time to park and get to the dock. There are a few parking options available, but most of the parking options do charge a fee.

We hope you’ll join us exactly four-and-a-half years following the untimely official launch of Children’s Maritime Institute on March 13, 2020… it’s been quite the journey since then, and we’re excited to bring American Pride home! Visit our Long Beach Gives campaign page and learn more about our journey: longbeachgives.org/childrensmaritime. Early Giving for Long Beach Gives begins Thursday, September 12 through the annual, city-wide day of giving on Thursday, September 19!