Los Angeles Fleet Week | LA Fleet Week | Memorial Day Event

Live Entertainment: Lauren Monroe
2023-05-28 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Moved and inspired by artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, and Janis Joplin, Lauren Monroe developed a style producers, musicians, and rock historians have compared to those legendary women of rock and blues. Her sound and vocal quality â€” raw, sawdust-on-the-floor honesty â€” combined with the emotional and spiritual power of her performance draws audiences in, invigorates, and speaks to us on so many levels.
She’ll perform on the LA Fleet Week main EXPO stage Sunday, May 28th from 5 – 6 PM.

Live Entertainment: Sean Oliu and the Coastline Cowboys
2023-05-28 14:30 - 16:00 UTC | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
“Sean Oliu is a prolific young singer, songwriter and musician from Southern California. Sean has been intertwining country with the influences of Blues, and early Rock nâ€™ Roll to form his own unique musical style.Â Â He was introduced to classic country music as young boy by his papa. They spent hours together working on cars and listening to the likes of Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, George Strait and many more.”
Sean and his band, the Coastline Cowboys, will take to the main stage at LA Fleet Week on Sunday, May 29th from 2:30-4:00 PM.

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Galley Wars at the Main Expo Presented by FOX Entertainment
2023-05-28 12:00 - 14:30 UTC | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Get ready for Galley Wars presented by FOX Entertainment!

This annual cooking competition pits teams from visiting ships and units against one another for the coveted LA Fleet Week Galley Wars championship. This year’s contest will feature competing service branches: Navy vs. Marines vs. Coast Guard vs. Army.

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The teams utilize ingredients that can be found on their ships or in what they’d have in the field and supplement them with a small budget of items locally sourced.

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Each team is judged by a panel of celebrity and executive level chefs who choose the champion.

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Army made its Galley Wars debut in the 2022 competition and WON! Can they repeat this year, or will another branch take the title? Find out Sunday, May 28th!

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Check out past Galley Wars competitions for a taste of the event:

2022 Galley WarsÂ
2019 Galley WarsÂ
2018 Galley WarsÂ
2017 Galley WarsÂ
2016 Galley Wars

Aircraft Flyovers - Sunday, May 28, 2023
2023-05-28 10:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Look! Up in the sky! There are really cool aircraft over LA Fleet Week. On the schedule for today:

10:30 AM: LAFD Agusta AW-139
11:00 AM: LA County Fire Department S-70 Firehawk
11:30 AM: LAPD AS-350B2
1:45 PM: US Navy MH-60R HSM 41
2:00 PM: LASD AS-350B2 or AS-332L1, US Air Force T-6 Texan II, CHP AS-350B2
2:30 PM: US Coast Guard MH-65
3:00 PM: US Air Force T-6 Texan II

NOTE: Times subject to change.

Mini Therapy Horses
2023-05-28 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Mini Therapy Horses was founded in 2008 by Victoria Nodiff-Netanel and is aÂ recognized leader in equine assisted activities (EAA) therapyÂ andÂ equine assisted therapy (EAT)Â with miniature horses.
Mini Therapy Horses conducts regular visits atÂ Shriners for Children Medical Center in Pasadena,Â Ronald McDonald House in both Pasadena and Los Angeles, theÂ Department of Children and Family Services Juvenile Court,Â UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center,Â UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, theÂ Greater Los Angeles Veteran’s HospitalÂ andÂ L.A. Family Housing, amongst others. Whether comforting children bedside after surgery as they come out of anesthesia or visiting with a veteran who just wants to sit quietly and share space with one of our horses, the MTH team is there to bring a sense of calm, comfort and happiness.
As members of theÂ LA Mayor’s Crisis Response Team, our highly trained teams offer resources and support to survivors of traumatic incidents city-wide. These little horse heroes have responded to tragedies like the mass shootings in San Bernardino, Las Vegas and Thousand Oaks and also served as first-responders during the Woolsey Fire.
â€‹Mini Therapy Horses has proudly participated in theÂ Rose ParadeÂ®Â in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022. Our award winning program has been featured in numerous publications and television shows, including The Kelly Clarkson Show, California Live, People Magazine and National Geographic’s, This Book Is Cute: The Soft and Squishy Science and Culture of Awe.
â€‹MTH is proud to be aÂ Guidestar PlatinumÂ certified organization as well as anÂ Equus Guardian.

Neighborhood Activation Venice: Navy Band Southwest Brass Band
2023-05-27 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Throughout Los Angeles Area, Los Angeles, CA
Navy Band Southwest gives you a taste of New Orleans with theÂ 32ndStreet Brass Band! The bandâ€™s energetic performances will transport you to Bourbon Street. The 32nd Street Brass Band performs upbeat music for homecoming ship arrivals and community events. By incorporating the styles of jazz, funk, Dixieland, and R&B, the 32nd Street Brass Band will be sure to keep you moving and entertained.
The 32nd Street Brass Band brings a party atmosphere to Washington Square (Washington Blvd and Ocean Front Walk) from 7:30 PM â€“ 9:00 PM Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Neighborhood Activation Venice: Marine Band San Diego
2023-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Throughout Los Angeles Area, Los Angeles, CA
Marine Band San Diegoâ€™s Brass BandÂ is a New Orleans-style brass band that is sure to get anyone on their feet. With all the music being arranged and written by the members of the ensemble, this group brings a taste of the â€œBig Easyâ€ to any crowd with its traditional New Orleans brass music all the way to the hip, top 40 music heard around the world today.
Come see them this evening from 6-7 PM at Washington Square in Venice (Washington Blvd and Ocean Front Walk).

Live Entertainment: L.A.vation - U2 Tribute Band
2023-05-27 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Imagine aÂ Rock and Roll Tribute show, so realistic, it will overwhelm your senses of sight and sound.Â L.A.vationÂ is that band, andÂ U2Â its inspiration!
Based in Los Angeles, California, the entertainment capital of the world, L.A.vation derives its name from the hit song “Elevation,” the third single released from U2’s 2000 album,Â All That You Can’t Leave Behind.
L.A.vationÂ has faithfully crafted an amazingly accurate show, incorporating memorable stage elements from pastÂ U2Â concerts withÂ “spot-on” musical execution, all theÂ while emphasizing the pride and passion of the four lads fromÂ Dublin.
These guys rock. Come check them out on the LA Fleet Week main EXPO stage Saturday, May 27th from 4:45 – 6:00 PM!

Live Entertainment: 4NR - Foreigner Tribute Band
2023-05-27 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
It’s all about the songs.
Featured on AXSTV’s The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands (formerly Double Vision), 4NR is dedicated to recreating the sound and spirit of classic era Foreigner. A real, live, high energy rock show is what youâ€™ll experience at a 4NR performance. Guitars, keyboards, harmony vocals and of course the multi-talented Kyle Frost as charismatic lead vocalist, Lou Gramm, all come together in an unforgettable evening of 1970s and ’80s rock and roll.

Live Entertainment: Navy Rock Band - Destroyers
2023-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Destroyers, Navy Band Southwestâ€™s popular music group, boasts a repertoire of high energy and varying musical styles. Their mission is to support Navy recruiting, retention and community relations initiatives by sharing the very best music of yesterday and today.
They’ll be on the main stage at LA Fleet Week’s expo footprint in front of Battleship IOWA at 1:00 PM Saturday, May 27th, and Sunday, May 28th. Drop by and enjoy some tunes!

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Dodgeball Tournament Presented By FOX Sports
2023-05-27 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Are you ready for some DODGEBALL? FOX Sports presents a double elimination tournament Saturday, May 27th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
The Marines earned the title for this fan-favorite event with their team, “Average Marines.” Who will take it home this year – Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or the underdog home team from Battleship IOWA?
Come by the court in the main EXPO footprint and cheer on your favorites in this head-to-head quest for the LA Fleet Week championship.

Aircraft Flyovers - Saturday May 27, 2023
2023-05-27 10:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Look! Up in the sky! There are really cool aircraft over LA Fleet Week. On the schedule for today:

10:30 AM: LAFD Agusta AW-139
11:00 AM: LA County Fire Department S-70 Firehawk
11:30 AM: LAPD AS-350B2
12:30 PM: LAPD AS-350B2 or AS-332L1
1:00 PM: US Navy MH-60R HSM 35
1:30 PM: US Coast Guard MH-65
2:00 PM: US Air Force T-6 Texan II
3:00 PM: US Air Force T-6 Texan II

NOTE: Times subject to change.

Wilmington Welcome Party
2023-05-26 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Throughout Los Angeles Area, Los Angeles, CA
Friday, May 26th, the City of Wilmington will open its beautifulÂ Banning House Museum to welcome LA Fleet Week from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The reception will include hosted food and drinks, music, and self-guided tours of the historic Banning residence.
Banning House Museum is located at 401 East M Street, Wilmington, CA 90744

Neighborhood Activation Brea: Navy Band Southwest 32 Street Brass Band
2023-05-26 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Throughout Los Angeles Area, Los Angeles, CA
Navy Band Southwest gives you a taste of New Orleans with the 32ndStreet Brass Band! The bandâ€™s energetic performances will transport you to Bourbon Street. The 32nd Street Brass Band performs upbeat music for homecoming ship arrivals and community events. By incorporating the styles of jazz, funk, Dixieland, and R&B, the 32nd Street Brass Band will be sure to keep you moving and entertained.
The 32nd Street Brass Band brings a party atmosphere to Angel Stadium of Anaheim from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Friday, May 26, 2023.

Live Entertainment: Marine Band San Diego
2023-05-26 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Marine Band San Diegoâ€™s Brass Band is a New Orleans-style brass band that is sure to get anyone on their feet. With all the music being arranged and written by the members of the ensemble, this group brings a taste of the â€œBig Easyâ€ to any crowd with its traditional New Orleans brass music all the way to the hip, top 40 music heard around the world today.
Check them out on the LA Fleet Week main EXPO stage Friday, May 26, 2023 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM!

Neighborhood Activation Brea: Navy Band Southwest "The Destroyers"
2023-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Throughout Los Angeles Area, Los Angeles, CA
Destroyers, Navy Band Southwestâ€™s popular music group, boasts a repertoire of high energy and varying musical styles. Their mission is to support Navy recruiting, retention and community relations initiatives by sharing the very best music of yesterday and today.
Catch them in Downtown Brea today at noon!

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Live Entertainment: Military Has Talent - Qualifying Round
2023-05-26 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
A sailor who’s a swing dancer. A soldier doing stand-up. A mandolin-playing Marine. A Coastie crooning smoky blues. A ventriloquist veteran.
What do they have in common? We’re going to put them all on the LA Fleet Week main EXPO stage to strut their stuff in front of our celebrity judges and an audience of thousands.
For three days – Friday, May 26 – Sunday, May 28 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM daily – we’ll host qualifying rounds that lead to the epic final competition on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2023.
Come enjoy the competition. You never know. The next big star may be born right before your eyes!

Main LA Fleet Week EXPO
2023-05-26 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731
The main LA Fleet Week EXPO adjacent to Battleship IOWA is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Come check out:

Military displays and equipment demonstrations
Live entertainment
Aircraft flyovers
Galley Wars presented by FOX Entertainment – culinary cook-off competition between Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Army teams
Competitions including Dodgeball presented by FOX Studios
Military band performances

Lots of fun for the entire family. And best of all, the weekend event is FREE to the general public!
The EXPO is also where you’ll catch a shuttle bus to head to the Outer Harbor for ship tours. (For more information on ship tours, click here.)

Active Duty Ship Tours
2023-05-26 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
They’re here – active duty ships and they’re open for you to tour!
A few need-to-know points regarding ship tours:
– No reservations or tickets needed to tour active duty ships. Tours are free and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
– Anyone wishing to tour an active duty ship will need toÂ come to the main event EXPO to board a free ship tour shuttle. Ship tour lines are inside the EXPO footprint and are open daily from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Friday-Monday, May 26-29, 2023.
– Ship tour lines will close promptly at 3 pm.
– The main event EXPO is located at 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731 â€“ directly adjacent to the Battleship IOWA.
– Please wear closed-toed shoes. For your safety, flip flops and high-heeled shoes are strongly discouraged.
IMPORTANT:Â The only way to reach the ship tour location is by shuttle from the main event EXPO.Â There is no personal vehicle or pedestrian access to the ship tour area.

NOTE: Battleship IOWA tours are separate and may be purchased on site orÂ in advance.Â Current enlisted military and veterans with proof of service are free of charge during Memorial Day weekend.

Downtown San Pedro Welcome Party
2023-05-25 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown San Pedro
Come check out San Pedroâ€™s official welcome party to kick off LA Fleet Week 2023! The Swing Band will be performing in San Pedroâ€™s business district between 5:00pm to 6:00pm. The Military band will be following right after that and ending the night off with the band called Midlife Crisis.
Consisting of approximately 50 Marine musicians, the mission of the 1st Marine Division Band is to provide musical support to the 1st Marine Division as well as other tenant commands aboard Camp Pendleton, the surrounding community, and throughout the United States. The band fulfills numerous musical requirements by performing as a military marching band, wind ensemble, jazz band, popular music group, jazz combo, brass band, woodwind quartet, brass quintet, and saxophone quartet. Overall, the band supports over 400 engagements annually.
â€San Pedro is home to the world-famous LA Fleet Week and Southern Californiaâ€™s Beginning-of Summer Tradition on Memorial Day! LA Fleet WeekÂ® is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nationâ€™s Sea Services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the extended Memorial Day Weekend. Past events have included active duty ship tours, military displays and equipment demonstrations, live entertainment, aircraft flyovers, STEM Expo for kids of all ages, sports tournaments, and the Galley Wars culinary cook-off competition between Sailor, Marine & Coastguard teams. Lots of fun for the entire family. And best of all, entrance is FREE to the general public! The LA Fleet Week Foundation is the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to plan and support LA Fleet Week, Los Angeles’ largest Memorial Day weekend event. LA Fleet Week was created through a unique public-private partnership to connect Southern Californians with the men and women of our United States Sea Services. These connections are facilitated through numerous outreach and engagement opportunities across the region and at a centralized event location on the LA Waterfront at Americaâ€™s largest port.

Neighborhood Activation Downtown LA: Marine Band San Diego
2023-05-25 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Throughout Los Angeles Area, Los Angeles, CA
Marine Band San Diegoâ€™s Brass BandÂ is a New Orleans-style brass band that is sure to get anyone on their feet. With all the music being arranged and written by the members of the ensemble, this group brings a taste of the â€œBig Easyâ€ to any crowd with its traditional New Orleans brass music all the way to the hip, top 40 music heard around the world today.
See them live today at 3:00 PM at LA’s landmark Union Station, located at 800 N. Alameda St., LA 9012.

Neighborhood Activation Downtown LA: Navy Band Southwest Brass Quintet
2023-05-25 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Throughout Los Angeles Area, Los Angeles, CA
For a taste of music that is sure to entertain any audience, look no further than Navy Band Southwestâ€™s Brass Quintet. This finely rehearsed group routinely performs for a wide variety of occasions, including military ceremonies, receptions, educational clinics, holiday events, and more.
The Brass Quintetâ€™s musical repertoire includes ceremonial and chamber music, childrenâ€™s favorites, as well as popular songs from the past and present. This is a group capable of excelling at a wide array of musical venues.
The Brass Quintet will be performing live in Downtown LA’s historic Union Station, located at 800 N. Alameda Street, LA 90012.

Neighborhood Activation Hollywood: Marine Band San Diego
2023-05-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Throughout Los Angeles Area, Los Angeles, CA
Marine Band San Diegoâ€™s Brass BandÂ is a New Orleans-style brass band that is sure to get anyone on their feet. With all the music being arranged and written by the members of the ensemble, this group brings a taste of the â€œBig Easyâ€ to any crowd with its traditional New Orleans brass music all the way to the hip, top 40 music heard around the world today.
See them live today at the Original Farmers Market Plaza at 1:00 PM.
6333 3rd Street, Los Angeles, 90036

Battleship IOWA Tours
2023-05-24 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Battleship IOWA served our country proudly in WWII, Korea, and the Cold War. Today, this historic U.S. Navy ship is an iconic Los Angeles landmark, considered one of the regionâ€™s best outdoor museums for families and visitors of all ages.
Come aboard to follow in the footsteps of generations of IOWA sailors, track the movements of our mischievous mascot Vicky the Dog, and learn why the ship is known as â€œBattleship of Presidents,â€ â€œThe Grey Ghost,â€ and â€œThe Big Stick.â€ Add one of our behind-the-scenes guided tours to explore areas long off-limits to the public and hear first-hand accounts of service, commitment, and bravery.
Enjoy the museum with both in-person and virtual tour options. The in-person offerings comply with current health department guidelines for Covid-19.
A day on this marvel of engineering will create memories that you and your family will treasure for years to come.
Admission fees for the Battleship IOWA are:

Military and Veterans: FREE (during LA Fleet Week only)
Adults (12-61):Â $25.95
Seniors (62+):Â $22.95
Youth (3-11):Â $17.95
Child (0-2):Â $0.00
