🎖️ LA Fleet Week® 2026 — Los Angeles Waterfront
LA Fleet Week is Southern California’s largest FREE Memorial Day Weekend celebration, honoring the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and all sea services. Enjoy a full week of public engagement with demonstrations, ship tours, aircraft flyovers, and community activities
Dates: Tuesday, May 19 – Monday, May 25, 2026 (Neighborhood activations begin May 19; Expo & ship tours run May 22–25)
Location: Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, CA — centered around the Battleship IOWA & surrounding waterfront
🗓️ Highlights
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Active Duty Ship Tours & Exhibits (May 22–25): Tour real Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine vessels including guided-tours aboard active-duty ships.
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Main EXPO (Daily, 10 am–6 pm): Free displays, live demos, military equipment, family activities (dodgeball, Galley Wars, Military Has Talent), and military band music.
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Galley Wars Culinary Cook-off: Branches compete aboard the Battleship IOWA for top honors.
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Military Has Talent: Four-day competition showcasing the diverse skills of service members
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Aircraft Flyovers & Demonstrations: US and local military aircraft over Cabrillo Beach, Long Beach, and USS Iowa; additional security & rescue flyovers over Green Hills Memorial on Monday.
🎯 Community & Aviation Features
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Neighborhood Activations: Events throughout San Pedro and nearby districts to engage residents and visitors.
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Military Symposium & Outreach: Sessions focus on disaster preparedness, resilience, and support for local citizens.
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West Harbor After-Parties: Ticketed 21+ evening events with food, drinks, and DJs.
✅ Why Attend
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Completely Free & Family-Friendly — open to all, with shuttle service connecting sites, parking, and retail areas.
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Experience Sea Services Up Close — meet sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, explore real vessels, and enjoy live performances.
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Celebrate & Support — show appreciation for service members during the 250th year since the founding of the Sea Services.
🧭 Plan Ahead
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ID Requirements: Bring valid government-issued photo ID (passport required for non-U.S. citizens) to board active ships.
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Transportation: Free shuttles and trolleys run throughout the day for easy navigation between venues, parking, and the Expo.
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Updates: All aircraft schedules are subject to weather or operational changes.
🔗 More Info
Visit the official LA Fleet Week site for detailed schedules, maps, and FAQs — enjoy a meaningful Memorial Day weekend filled with patriotic pride, education, and entertainment along our beautiful Los Angeles waterfront.
