PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia is hosting a celebration to honor the 250th anniversaries of the Navy and Marines.

The first event in the week-long celebration happens on Thursday with the Parade of Ships.

Four Navy ships made their way up the Delaware River to Philadelphia and Camden, New Jersey, as crowds lines up to watch.

Among the ships that took part were the USS Lassen, the USS Billings and the USS Cooperstown. A military flyover accompanied the flotilla.

There were five official watch parties on Thursday morning to see the military ships along the Delaware River, starting at New Castle Battery Park.

There was also a ceremony Thursday morning at a Navy Yard.

Vice Admiral John Gumbleton, speaking at the Delaware River waterfront along with Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parke

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