Traditionally, the 836th Hamburg PORT ANNIVERSARY will see the International Ecumenical Opening Service take place in St. Michael's church. The festivities include a musical programme and a celebrity audience.
Ships from all areas of maritime life sail up the River Elbe, heralding the Hamburg PORT ANNIVERSARY. The spectacular Grand Arrival Parade marks the beginning of the largest harbour festival in the world.
See tugboats sway and swirl elegantly to classical music: the Tugboat Ballet comes only once a year at the Port Anniversary and is a unique event in the world!
