Navy, Coast Guard vessels to set sail in ship sendoff after 250th celebrations in Philadelphia

Chopper 6 was over the Delaware River as the Navy and Coast Guard vessels set sail to return to their home ports

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Navy and Marine Corps' 250th birthday celebration in Philadelphia wrapped up with a ship sendoff Thursday.

Navy and Coast Guard vessels that arrived last week set sail to return to their home ports.

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The ships have been docked at ports along the Delaware River in the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Penn's Landing, Gloucester City and Camden.

Everyone is invited to watch as the ships depart at their scheduled times from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.

Chopper 6 was over Navy and Coast Guard vessels as they head out after 250th birthday celebration in Philadelphia

Colorful fireworks lit up the night sky on Wednesday night.

The "Homecoming 250" fireworks show finally blasted off after a weather delay earlier in the week.

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Families gathered on both sides of the Delaware River for live music and festivities to wrap up the celebrations.

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