# Plymouth maritime and community events > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/plymouth-maritime-and-community-events > Updated: 2026-10-20T21:32:09.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Plymouth recently hosted the annual Seafest maritime festival, which attracted approximately 40,000 attendees to the waterfront for seafood demonstrations, fish auctions, and coastal activities. Alongside this, the University of Plymouth conducted the ‘Voyage of Discovery’ research festival, an EU-funded event featuring Antarctic research presentations and science demonstrations. Looking ahead, the Plymouth Boat Fest has announced its return to the Plymouth Yacht Haven on June 12, 2027, with plans to showcase marine technology and conservation efforts. ## Claims - Plymouth Boat Fest will take place on June 12, 2027, at Plymouth Yacht Haven. (single source) - The 2026 America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade in Plymouth, MA, will occur on November 21, 2026. (single source) - The 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Plymouth, MA, will feature 25 floats and more than 20 musical groups. (single source) - The 2026 Thanksgiving parade is intended to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary. (single source) - New York City is ranked as the top Thanksgiving travel destination for 2026 by Travel And Tour World. (single source) - The 2026 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan will be the 100th edition. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Plymouth events and travel destinations highlighted for 2026 and 2027 Plymouth Yacht Haven has set a 2027 date for its Boat Fest, while Plymouth, MA, prepares for a 2026 Thanksgiving parade celebrating America's 250th anniversary. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plymouth-events-and-travel-destinations-highlighted-for-2026-and-2027 ### 2026-09-24: Plymouth hosts Seafest maritime festival and research events Plymouth hosted the Seafest maritime festival, attracting 40,000 people, alongside the University of Plymouth’s Voyage of Discovery research festival. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plymouth-hosts-seafest-maritime-festival-and-research-events --- Cite as: Plymouth maritime and community events. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/plymouth-maritime-and-community-events