The schedule of events.

Wednesday, Sept. 5

Maritime Career Opportunities Expo, 10 a.m., Submarine Force Museum, Groton.

Thursday, Sept. 6

Official Welcoming Ceremony, 11 a.m., Fort Trumbull State Park, New London. “Swingin’ on the Pier” swing dancing, 6 p.m. lessons, 7-9 p.m. dancing, Custom House Pier, New London.

Friday, Sept. 7

Ship visitations, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., New London waterfront. Parade of Ships, 11 a.m., New London waterfront. Morgan Cup Race, 1-3 p.m., viewing at Ocean Beach Park, New London. Captains and crews welcome party, 4-7 p.m., Hygienic Art, New London. Admission $10. Cash bar. USCG Dixieland Band, 6:30-8 p.m., City Pier, New London. The Can Kickers, 8-10 p.m., City Pier, New London. Flock Theatre presents “The Burning of Benedict Arnold,” 8:30 p.m., City Pier, New London.

Saturday, Sept. 8

Public ship visitations, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., New London waterfront. Great New London Chowder Challenge, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., restaurants compete for best chowder. U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue demonstrations, 1 p.m., Thames River. Music on the Pier Americana concert, 2:30-8:30 p.m., Custom House Pier, New London.

Sunday, Sept. 9

Ship visitations, noon to 4 p.m., New London waterfront.