Blue Star Families Celebrates America’s Sea Services During Fleet Week New York at Hard Rock Cafe, Nasdaq, Broadway, and NYSE

BSF joins CSX and military leaders for bell-ringing ceremonies, and Rock the Fleet concert in Times Square with Sadie Bass and The Last Real Circus, sponsored by T-Mobile.

/EIN News/ -- New York, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Star Families (BSF) is excited to host a series of Fleet Week New York events from May 21–23, 2025, honoring the sea services and their families. Throughout Fleet Week New York, BSF will spotlight the connections between the military community and local leaders, emphasizing the critical need of support for service members and their families. The events will bolster recruitment and retention efforts through engagement and experiences, including Broadway tickets courtesy of the Theatre Development Fund.

Nasdaq Opening Bell Ceremony Details:

• Date: May 22, 2025
• Time: 8:00 AM ET
• Location: Nasdaq MarketSite, Times Square

Blue Star Families joins CSX to ring the Nasdaq opening bell at Times Square, welcoming service members to New York during Fleet Week and celebrating military families. Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet will be accompanied on stage by CSX President and CEO Joseph R. Hinrichs and active-duty members of the sea services. This event underscores the company's commitment to empowering military members and their families by fostering vibrant communities of support.

NYSE Opening Bell Details:

• Date: May 23, 2025
• Time: 9:30 AM ET
• Location: Wall Street, New York 

In a significant show of support for military families, area military leadership will join Blue Star Families at the New York Stock Exchange to ring the opening bell during Fleet Week New York. This event symbolizes the strong community bonds and mutual support between civilians and military families.

Rock the Fleet at Hard Rock Cafe Concert Details:

• Date: May 23, 2025
• Time: 5:30–9 PM ET
• Location: Hard Rock Cafe New York, Times Square

The Craig Newmark New York Tri-State Chapter of Blue Star Families, delivered by CSX, celebrates Fleet Week with a festive concert at the Hard Rock Cafe for more than 500 service members, sponsored by T-Mobile. Hosted by Ashley Gutermuth, comedian and Air Force veteran spouse, the evening includes performances by American folk rock band The Last Real Circus and singer-songwriter Sadie Bass. 

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About Blue Star Families
​​​​Blue Star Families (BSF) is the nation’s largest military and veteran family support organization. Its research-driven approach builds strong communities with a focus on human-centered design and innovative solutions. A “blue star family” is the family of a currently serving military member, including active duty, National Guard, reserve forces, and those transitioning out of service. Since its founding in 2009, BSF has delivered more than $336 million in benefits and impacts more than 1.5 million people annually through an expansive network of chapters and outposts. For more information, click here.

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