| Date | Time |
Thursday, October 9th, 2025 | 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Friday, October 10th, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, October 11th, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
LOCATION: Cherry Street Pier (121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Innovation Pavilion: A Three-Day Event
The Innovation Pavilion at Cherry Street Pier (121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106) offers three distinct days of engagement.
On Thursday, October 9th, 2025, from Noon to 4 p.m., the public can explore breakthrough technologies in the maritime, defense, and manufacturing sectors. This day is free and open to the public.
Friday, October 10th, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., requires tickets for a full day of insights, networking, and updates on the future of American manufacturing and defense, featuring industry leaders, panelists, and bestselling authors. BUY TICKETS
Finally, on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the pavilion will showcase workforce opportunities in the shipbuilding and maritime industries with hands-on demonstrations, career exploration, and student programming. This day is also free and open to the public.
Learn About Navy And Marine History
In addition to honoring all who served in the Navy and Marine Corps at their birthplace, Homecoming 250® aims to reintroduce Americans to the history of these great services.
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Building the Navy & Marines
Navy shipbuilding was also born in Philadelphia in 1775 when the Second Continental Congress authorized the constructions of frigates.
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