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New York City Fleet Week Canceled Due To Sequestration

NYC Fleet Week CANCELED
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UNITED STATES - MAY 22: Sailors and Marines aboard the USS Kearsarge stand at attention on the rails as they enter New York Harbor as Fleet Week in New York City Begins Wednesday morning. (Photo by Craig Warga/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)

The U.S. military has officially canceled New York City Fleet Week this year, due to budget cuts brought on by sequestration.

"Unfortunately, there will be no Navy ships in New York this year for Fleet Week and no additional Sailors or Marines," Beth Baker, Fleet Week Director of Public Affairs, said in a statement. "We look forward to the opportunity to participate in future Fleet Weeks and we greatly appreciate the city's patience and understanding during these unusual times. Thank you NYC for what you do for our service men and women each and every day. Hope to see you next year!"

Hosted nearly every year since 1984, Fleet Week welcomes some 6,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen into New York City to celebrate their service.

Last year, New Yorkers watched a flotilla of tall ships glide past the Statue of Liberty, and the Blue Angels fly past the Empire State Building. Katy Perry also performed for servicemen and servicewomen along the Brooklyn waterfront.

The Navy usually spends between $7 million and $10 million on the event, which also is estimated to generate some $20 million in business for New York City.

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Fleet Week 2012
`Katy Perry: Part of Me` Performance for Pepsi`s Fleet Week(01 of29)
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A ship travels past the World Trade Center site as seen from Jersey City, N.J., Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Naval vessels ranging from a U.S. amphibious assault ship to a Finnish minelayer are participating in New York City's Fleet Week. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (credit:AP)
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In this image released by the U.S. Navy, Country music star Trace Adkins poses with a sailor during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, kicking off Fleet Week in New York. This year, the seven-day event coincides with he commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and will host more than 6,000 service members from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard team in addition to coalition ships from around the world. (AP Photo/U.S. Navy, Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gretchen M. Albrecht) (credit:AP)
`Katy Perry: Part of Me` Performance for Pepsi`s Fleet Week(04 of29)
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In this May 23, 2012 photo released by Starpix, singer Katy Perry wears a patriotic dress as she performs at a Pepsi-sponsored event at Brooklyn Pier 9A, kicking off Fleet Week in New York. (AP Photo/Starpix, Amanda Schwab) (credit:AP)
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In this image released by the U.S. Navy, Country music star Trace Adkins autographs a sailor (credit:AP)
ROBIN ROBERTS, WILL SMITH, CREW OF SS INTREPID(06 of29)
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In this image released by ABC, host Robin Roberts, left, sits with actor Will Smith during "Good Morning America," broadcast from The U.S.S. Intrepid aircraft carrier, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 kicking off Fleet Week in New York. Smith stars in the film "Men in Black 3 "opening Friday. (AP Photo/ABC, Donna Svennevik) (credit:AP)
`Katy Perry: Part of Me` Performance for Pepsi`s Fleet Week(07 of29)
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In this May 23, 2012 photo released by Starpix, singer Katy Perry wears a patriotic dress as she performs at a Pepsi-sponsored event at Brooklyn Pier 9A, kicking off Fleet Week in New York. (AP Photo/Starpix, Amanda Schwab) (credit:AP)
HMCS Iroquois(08 of29)
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The HMCS Iroquois, from Canada, sails by the Statue Of Liberty, in New York, to participate in Fleet Week activities, Wednesday, May 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) (credit:AP)
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Sailors line the deck of the USS Wasp as she sails by the Statue Of Liberty, in New York, to participate in Fleet Week activities, Wednesday, May 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) (credit:AP)
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People watch the USS Donald Cook pass lower Manhattan and the World Trade Center site from Jersey City, N.J., Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Naval vessels ranging from a U.S. amphibious assault ship to a Finnish minelayer are participating in New York City's Fleet Week. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (credit:AP)
Eagle(11 of29)
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The U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle sails by the Statue Of Liberty, in New York, to participate in Fleet Week activities, Wednesday, May 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) (credit:AP)
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Tall ships travel up the Hudson River past New York City bridges as seen from Bayonne, N.J., Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Naval vessels ranging from a U.S. amphibious assault ship to a Finnish minelayer are participating in New York City's Fleet Week. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (credit:AP)
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Military aircraft fly in formation in front of the lower Manhattan skyline and the World Trade Center site as seen from Jersey City, N.J., Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Naval vessels ranging from a U.S. amphibious assault ship to a Finnish minelayer are participating in New York City's Fleet Week. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (credit:AP)
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A ship travels in front of the lower Manhattan skyline as seen from Jersey City, N.J., Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Naval vessels ranging from a U.S. amphibious assault ship to a Finnish minelayer are participating in New York City's Fleet Week. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (credit:AP)
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Tall ships travel up the Hudson River past New York City bridges as seen from Bayonne, N.J., Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Naval vessels ranging from a U.S. amphibious assault ship to a Finnish minelayer are participating in New York City's Fleet Week. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (credit:AP)
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People watch from a pier as a tall ship makes it's way up the Hudson River as seen from Jersey City, N.J., Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Naval vessels ranging from a U.S. amphibious assault ship to a Finnish minelayer are participating in New York City's Fleet Week. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (credit:AP)
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Sailors on the USS Roosevelt stand at attention as they pass the World Trade Center site as seen from Jersey City, N.J., Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Naval vessels ranging from a U.S. amphibious assault ship to a Finnish minelayer are participating in New York City's Fleet Week. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (credit:AP)
Buque Escuela Arm Cuauhtemoc(18 of29)
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The Buque Escuela Arm Cuauhtemoc, from Mexico, sails by the Statue Of Liberty, in New York, to participate in Fleet Week activities, Wednesday, May 23, 2012. This year's event marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) (credit:AP)
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The ARC Gloria, from Columbia, sails by the Statue Of Liberty, in New York, to participate in Fleet Week activities, Wednesday, May 23, 2012. This year's event marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) (credit:AP)
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Two US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron jets, better known as Blue Angels, seen from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J., execute a survey flight over the Statue of Liberty, Monday, April 2, 2012. The two F/A-18 Hornet Fighter Jets, flew practice runs to familiarize and evaluate a potential flight course for the upcoming US Navy War of 1812 commemoration during this year (credit:AP)
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Two US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron jets, better known as Blue Angels, seen from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J., execute a survey flight over New York City, including the Empire State Building, left, and the Chrysler Building, right, Monday, April 2, 2012. The two F/A-18 Hornet Fighter Jets flew practice runs to familiarize and evaluate a potential flight course for the upcoming US Navy War of 1812 commemoration during this year (credit:AP)
Plane participating in Fleet Week activi(22 of29)
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Plane participating in Fleet Week activities fly past World Trade Center One May 23, 2012 in New York. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
Parade Of Ships Kicks Off Fleet Week In NYC(23 of29)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 23: People watch as the USS Mitscher (DDG 57) passes on the Hudson River during the Parade of Ships for the start of Fleet Week May 23, 2012 in New York City. Fleet week, which has been held in New York City since 1984, celebrates the U.S. Navy and Marines Corps with a week of ship visitations and military demonstrations. Fleet Week concludes on Memorial Day with a military flyover to honor those killed while serving in the military. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Parade Of Ships Kicks Off Fleet Week In NYC(24 of29)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 23: People watch as the USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) passes the Statue of Liberty on the Hudson River during the Parade of Ships for the start of Fleet Week May 23, 2012 in New York City. Fleet week, which has been held in New York City since 1984, celebrates the U.S. Navy and Marines Corps with a week of ship visitations and military demonstrations. Fleet Week concludes on Memorial Day with a military flyover to honor those killed while serving in the military. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Parade Of Ships Kicks Off Fleet Week In NYC(25 of29)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 23: People watch from a lawn in Battery Park as the USS Mitscher (DDG 57) passes the Statue of Liberty on the Hudson River during the Parade of Ships for the start of Fleet Week May 23, 2012 in New York City. Fleet week, which has been held in New York City since 1984, celebrates the U.S. Navy and Marines Corps with a week of ship visitations and military demonstrations. Fleet Week concludes on Memorial Day with a military flyover to honor those killed while serving in the military. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Parade Of Ships Kicks Off Fleet Week In NYC(26 of29)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 23: People watch from a lawn in Battery park as the USS Mitscher (DDG 57) passes the Statue of Liberty on the Hudson River during the Parade of Ships for the start of Fleet Week May 23, 2012 in New York City. Fleet week, which has been held in New York City since 1984, celebrates the U.S. Navy and Marines Corps with a week of ship visitations and military demonstrations. Fleet Week concludes on Memorial Day with a military flyover to honor those killed while serving in the military. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Parade Of Ships Kicks Off Fleet Week In NYC(27 of29)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 23: Navy service members watch as the USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) passes the Statue of Liberty on the Hudson River during the Parade of Ships for the start of Fleet Week May 23, 2012 in New York City. Fleet week, which has been held in New York City since 1984, celebrates the U.S. Navy and Marines Corps with a week of ship visitations and military demonstrations. Fleet Week concludes on Memorial Day with a military flyover to honor those killed while serving in the military. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Parade Of Ships Kicks Off Fleet Week In NYC(28 of29)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 23: The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly in formation as they pass over the USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) on the Hudson River during the Parade of Ships for the start of Fleet Week May 23, 2012 in New York City. Fleet week, which has been held in New York City since 1984, celebrates the U.S. Navy and Marines Corps with a week of ship visitations and military demonstrations. Fleet Week concludes on Memorial Day with a military flyover to honor those killed while serving in the military. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Parade Of Ships(29 of29)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 23: Navy Service members watch as a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser passes on the Hudson River during the Parade of Ships for the start of Fleet Week May 23, 2012 in New York City. Fleet week, which has been held in New York City since 1984, celebrates the U.S. Navy and Marines Corps with a week of ship visitations and military demonstrations. Fleet Week concludes on Memorial Day with a military flyover to honor those killed while serving in the military. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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