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K9 Veterans Day 2026

When

March 14, 2026    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Event Type

Join us to honor working dog teams

We’ll be hosting some incredible canines on Battleship IOWA’s fantail this March 14th as we celebrate K9 Veterans Day. Event schedule:

  • Opens: 10:00 AM
  • Ceremony and awards: 10:30-11:30 AM
  • Closes: 2:00 PM

Featuring:

  • K9 demonstrations
  • Agency presentations
  • Dog team awards
  • Working dog parade
  • Community photo ops
  • K9 support foundations
  • Food and beverages

We’ll see you here!

Please park in the lot adjacent to Battleship IOWA. Parking is free for the first hour, then $2.00 for every subsequent hour.

250 S. Harbor Blvd
San Pedro, CA 90731

Note: Cruise ship traffic may reduce the number of spots available. If the lot is full, alternative parking locations include:

  • Maritime Museum lot (6th & Harbor, paid)
  • 5th & Mesa St.
  • Harbor Blvd across from the ship
  • Topaz Building (between 5th & 6th St, paid)

 

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