Tugboat Race and Competition

Get ready to witness brute maritime strength and nautical nostalgia at the Great North River Tugboat Race and Competition. Held on the iconic Hudson River, this beloved New York City tradition brings together working tugboats for an epic display of horsepower and skill. Spectators can cheer on their favorite vessels as they barrel down the river from 79th Street to Pier 84, followed by thrilling nose-to-nose pushing battles, a line-tossing contest, and even a Popeye-inspired spinach-eating challenge. Hosted by the Working Harbor Committee, it is the perfect way to cap off the summer with family-friendly dockside festivities and unparalleled views of the harbor’s hardest-working heroes.