Tall Ships Festival Coming To The Delaware River In June

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A dozen Tall Ships hailing from across the globe will sail in to the Delaware River in June.

Tall Ships Philadelphia Camden 2015 will be held along the Philadelphia and Camden waterfronts from Thursday, June 25th to Sunday, June 28^th.

The festival will showcase domestic and international ships, including the U.S. Coast Guard vessel Barque Eagle, French vessel L'Hermione, Brazilian vessel Cisne Branco, Canadian Barque Picton Castle, and Philadelphia's official Tall Ship Gazela.

Also making an appearance is the "World's Largest Rubber Duck," 61' tall and weighing 11 tons.

(photo courtesy Draw Events)

"It's just fun, pure and simple," says Craig Samborski, executive producer of Tall Ships Philadelphia Camden in a news release. "The World's Largest Rubber Duck inspires us to enjoy the world's waterfronts and conserve our natural resources for future ducklings."

The festival will also offer historic reenactments, live music, dance, youth sail training, and a craft beer garden.

Tickets range from $7 to $150.

For more information, visit: http://tallshipsphiladelphia.com/

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