As America celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, the Jet Express will help connect visitors to key historic destinations across the Lake Erie Islands. With service to Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island, it provides convenient access to America 250 events and patriotic celebrations throughout the season.
A centerpiece of the year will be Declaration 250, taking place August 1–2, 2026, at Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial. The two-day celebration will include living history reenactments, keynote speakers and civic leaders, performances by The Ohio State University Marching Band and Lee Greenwood, master of ceremonies Hugh Hewitt, nationally syndicated radio host, and a ceremonial signing by invited members of the U.S. Congress. The event will conclude with a fireworks display over Lake Erie. For more than three decades, the
Jet Express has connected people and communities across the islands. During America’s 250th anniversary, that role becomes even more meaningful as visitors gather to reflect on the nation’s past and celebrate its future.
Jet Express Inter-Island Service Connects the Best of Lake Erie in 2026
The Jet Express inter-island service between Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay continues in 2026 as one of the most important transportation links in Ohio’s Lake Erie Islands, giving visitors an easy way to experience both destinations in a single trip.
The connection allows travelers to enjoy Kelleys Island’s natural beauty and relaxed pace in the morning, then head to Put-in-Bay for dining, entertainment, and attractions—creating a more complete island experience that benefits businesses on both islands.
Known for fast, reliable service and convenient dock locations, Jet Express reduces travel time and makes island-hopping simple for day-trippers, vacationers, and seasonal workers.
In addition, Jet Express also provides service to Cedar Point, giving visitors an easy way to add one of the nation’s premier amusement parks to their Lake Erie Islands experience.
Together, these connections reinforce a simple truth: the Lake Erie Islands are strongest when connected, and the Jet Express helps make that connection possible.
