US Navy Celebrates 250th Birthday in Philadelphia
Philadelphia continues its weeklong celebration of the US Navy's 250th birthday with a city parade and a "Victory at Sea" concert.
The celebration includes a flag-raising ceremony at Philadelphia City Hall, where
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle delivers remarksin honor of the Navy and Marine Corps' 250th Anniversary.
The Naval Academy Band marched through the streets of Philadelphia during the Navy and Marine Corps 250 parade, which is part of a series of events honoring the Navy and Marine Corps throughout the week.
Philadelphia is hosting these events as the birthplace of both services, with the Navy's official birthday on Monday and the Marine Corps celebrating on November.
Sailors and Marines raised the U.S. Marine Corps flags in front of Philadelphia City Hall to honor the occasion.
Author's summary: Philadelphia celebrates US Navy's 250th birthday with parades and concerts.