The Tall Ships Erie festival started with the Parade of Sail on Aug. 21, 2025.

A pair of ships are shown during the Tall Ships Erie 2025 Parade of Sail on Aug. 21, 2025.

The St. Lawrence II, a 72-foot brigantine built in 1953 at Kingston Shipyards in Ontario, is shown at Tall Ships Erie on Aug.

Erie's own Lettie G. Howard is shown during the Tall Ships Erie Festival on Aug. 21, 2025. Nicholas Sorensen ...

Tall Ships Erie 2025 is showcasing nine historic boats from the U.S. and Canada. Here are their names and history.