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

Justin Honsinger + Katie Dix
2025-05-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Country Music has always been a way of life for Justin Honsinger. Growing up in a cowboy family, roping and riding, as well as, singing country songs from the age of four years old.
Justin, having the fortune of spending time with many top Country players, became interested in singing and playing guitar at a very young age, Justin, a traditional cowboy with deep roots, loves the authentic Country sound and since he is the â€œreal dealâ€ he intends to keep that authentic Country music sound aliveâ€¦
Oh he can bring that music with the best of them. Throughout his career, as an entertainer, Justin has developed his innate talents to a point where he has a sound and style that is truly his own. His strong song writing ability augments his vocal talents. The words seem to capture perfectly something you have always tried to say.
Justin is dedicated to his music, he spends all his spare time writing lyrics and creating melodies for future tracks. He spends every minute possible recording his work in the studio. Justin recently completed recording for his newly released album entitled â€œWild and Free.â€

Katie Nicole Dix was born in Bakersfield, California. Her desire for being on stage began when she very young and is best known in her hometown playing the title roles and lead vocals in numerous musical theater productions, contests, and exhibitions.Â
Katie was introduced to country music by legendary singer Buck Owens. When he learned of her talent, he showcased her regularly at his world-renowned Crystal Palace stage. This unique opportunity paved the way for her to be seen and heard on a larger scale. She was a vibrant, wide-eyed, impressive talent that Buck clearly observed had the â€œitâ€ factor. One evening Buck prophetically announced to his audience, “This is Katie Dix and youâ€™re â€˜gonna hear a lot more of her.” Buckâ€™s mentoring, influence, and encouragement inspired Katie to strive for a full-time career in entertainment. Katie is driven to succeed and she likes to think he is watching proudly from above.
So many big opportunities and new music are in the works. Be sure to check her website for updates and come out to support her band.
â€‹Her singles, “Next Time Lie,” “Morning, Noon and Night,” “I Don’t Wanna Be Alone,” “Wanted It to Be You,”Â “Second Best,” â€œDonâ€™t Count the Stars,â€ and â€œThe Break Inâ€ are available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, Google Music, and all other online music sites.

Destroyers
2025-05-24 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-23 16:30 - 18:00 (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.
Drop by the main stage at LA Fleet Week’s expo footprint in front of Battleship IOWA and enjoy some tunes!

Subject to change without notice.

Navy Esports Challenge
2025-05-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-23 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
LAFW Navy Esports ChallengeÂ
The digital battlefield is setâ€”are you game? For the first time ever, LA Fleet Week is hosting the Navy Esports Challengeâ€”a brand-new competition where strategy, speed, and teamwork collide in front of a live audience on the iconic LA Waterfront.
Presented by the United States Navy, this inaugural event showcases the power of modern gaming to unite communities, foster leadership, and inspire future careers in tech and service.
Esports teams from surrounding Los Angeles county high schools will go head-to-head against the Navyâ€™s elite esports squad, Goats & Glory. Participating school teams will be vying for a grand prize scholarship.

ðŸŽ® Event Highlights:
* Live Tournament Action featuring popular competitive title – Rocket League
* Student Showdowns: Watch standout esports teams from local LA schools face off against the Navyâ€™s official team, Goats & Glory, in thrilling exhibition matches.
* Meet the Pros: Interact with sailors from Goats & Glory and learn how esports and cutting-edge technology intersect with real-world Navy careers.
* Hands-On Gaming Stations: Fans can hop on the sticks, challenge Navy players 1v1, and explore high-tech gear.

ðŸ“ Location:
Fleet Week Gaming Pavilion at Battleship IOWA Museum â€“ Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro

ðŸ“… Dates:
Competition will take place Saturday, May 24th from 11am-5pm

Gaming is available to the public and can challenge the Navy team on Friday, May 23 and Sunday, May 25.Â
This isnâ€™t just about competitionâ€”itâ€™s about connection. The Navy Esports Challenge brings together community, technology, and service, celebrating the talents of LAâ€™s next generation of digital warriors and showcasing the teamwork and tactical skills that power both esports and the Navy.
Come for the ships. Stay for the showdowns. Witness the mission.

Saturday Entertainment Line Up
2025-05-24 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Today on the LA Fleet Week EXPO main stage:
– 10:00 AM Â MILITARY HAS TALENT: open talent competition for members of the military and veterans
– 12:30 PM Â CHANGELS: Adopt The Arts honor choir
– 1:00 PM Â DESTROYERS: Navy Band Southwest’s rock band
– 3:00 PM Â JUSTIN HONSINGER with KATIE DIXX: country
– 4:30 PM REDNECK RODEO: country

Active Duty Ship Tours
2025-05-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Come check out visiting Navy ships!
A few need-to-know points regarding ship tours:
– A new timed approach to ticketing is in development. Check back here for details as the event approaches.
– 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 to the public fromÂ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily from Friday, May 23, through Monday, May 26.
– Ship tour lines will close promptly.
– 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.
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NAVY SHIP TOUR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
ALL ship tour guests 18 years and older must show a government-issued ID card before boarding an active US Navy ship
Requirements for US Citizens
– Acceptable IDs for US Citizens include a valid driverâ€™s license, passport, or other governmentâ€“issued photo identification
– Paper copies or pictures of ID cards or passports are not accepted
Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens
– Non-U.S. Citizens or anyone without legal permanent residence status must show a valid passport to board US Navy ships
– Non-U.S. Citizens will be fingerprinted and photographed while passing through security screening prior to boarding a US Navy ship
– Paper copies or pictures of ID cards or passports are not accepted
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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.

Saturday Flyover Schedule
2025-05-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Keep your eyes on the sky at LA Fleet Week. Today’s flyovers are as follows:
-Â 10:00 AM: LA Sheriffs Department AS-350B2
– 10:30 AM: LA Fire Department Agusta AW-139
– 11:00 AM: LA County Fire Department S-70 Firehawk
– 11:30 AM: LA Police Department AS-350B2
-Â 2:00 PM: US Navy Parachute Team – the Leap Frogs

Abrakadabra
2025-05-23 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Well-known in southern California for its driving propulsive jazz/pop rhythms, Abrakadabra boasts a library of 50+ original compositions, as well as an extensive cover playlist.Â Influenced by bands like Malo, War, El Chicano and Santana, Abrakadabra is a high-energy, versatile group fusing Island, Latin, Funk, Reggae, Pop and Rock, and adding its own jazzy melodies and pop harmonies to create its unique musical signature.
In the â€˜80s Abrakadabra was the house band at Hermosa Beachâ€™s legendary Lighthouse, consistently playing to sold-out crowds.
The group also performed extensively at county fairs and city-sponsored festivals, as well as in the areaâ€™s popular bars and clubs on the LA jazz circuit with groups Los Lobos and Chicago.
After the group disbanded in 1986, they still occasionally played together and officially reformed in 2006 with some of their original members. They have been treating fans to sold-out performances in local clubs, festivals, street fairs, winery concerts and at charity benefits.
Silenced by the Covid pandemic, in 2021 Abrakadabra shifted gears into a totally instrumental format with founding member Jon Coleman (guitar, marimba, vibraphone), John Rodgers (acoustic and electric bass) and Vince Brooks (drums, percussion).
Abrakadabra tears it up with its high energy driving percussion on favorites from Latin Jazz to Standards to Pop to wonderful originals that will have you up on your feet and partying with the band!

U.S. 99
2025-05-23 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
“US 99” is a trio which performs American Roots Music. Instrumentation includes: guitar/harmonica/vocals, electric guitar, and drums. They are a local band and perform regularly in the Los Angeles area. THeir high energy performances generate audience interest and get our audiences on their feet. They play a variety of music styles including 50s-60s rock n roll, folk, blues, surf, rockabilly, and country.

Neighborhood Activation Hollywood: The Grove
2025-05-23 11:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
Come down to The Grove in Hollywood to meet active duty US Navy sailors!

Friday Entertainment Line Up
2025-05-23 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Today on the LA Fleet Week EXPO main stage:
-Â MILITARY HAS TALENT: open talent competition for members of the military and veterans
– U.S. 99: blue/rock
– ABRAKADABRA: Latin jazz
– THE DESTROYERS: Navy Band Southwest’s rock band

VIP Sail: Tall Ship Tour of LA Fleet Week Waterside
2025-05-22 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | West Harbor, 1200 Nagoya, San Pedro, CA, 1200 Nagoya, San Pedro, CA, 90731
Join the Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI)Â for a view of the visiting ships from the water as you sail aboard one of the Official Tall Ships of the City of Los Angeles. You’ll also enjoy socializing with friends over hors d’oeuvres and drinks. You don’t want to miss it!

Tickets are $150Â andÂ can be purchased through LAMI’s website.

Featuring an exclusive view from the water!
Boarding at W 6th St and Harbor Blvd, San Pedro
ImportantÂ Boarding andÂ Parking Info:Â lamitopsail.org/boarding
Learn more and buy your tickets atÂ lamitopsail.org/festival-vipsail.

LA Fleet Week Memorial Day Evening Service at Main Expo
2024-05-27 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Join us for our Memorial Day Evening Service at the Main Expo to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
Featuring the 1st Marine Division Band.

US Navy at 6th Street Bridge
2024-05-27 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 6th Street Viaduct, 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90731
Join 500 US Navy sailors as they march across iconic 6th Street Viaduct in Downtown LA.
The bridge will be closed to traffic for this poignant Memorial Day salute.
Stick around for the Marine Brass Band and food trucks.

Memorial Day tribute on the iconic Sixth Street Viaduct. The public is invited to join 500 sailors from the United States Navy on the 6th Street Viaduct in a poignant tribute as they honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice serving in the United States armed forces.

Long Beach Sunset Memorial Day Ceremony
2024-05-26 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, 91730
A Memorial Day ceremony featuring the Navy Harborside Brass Quintet will take place at the Long Beach Navy Memorial.
200 Aquarium Way
Long Beach 90803

The Endless Summer Viewing On Battleship IOWA
2024-05-26 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731
The Endless Summer showing on Battleship IOWA’s fantail. Stop by and enjoy!

LA FLeet Week Comes To Venice Beach
2024-05-25 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Venice Beach Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA, 90291
LA Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their sailors, marines, and other sea services personnel. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.
Join them in Venice Beach! The sailors and marines will help in a beach clean up effort, which will be followed by a flag raising ceremony and a concert from the 1st Division Marine Band.
1800 Oceanfront Walk in Venice near the skate park.

Aircraft Flyovers
2024-05-25 10:00 - 14:00 (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.
Keep your eyes and ears open: we’ll have visits from aircraft from the US Coast Guard, LA Police Department, LA Fire Department, the US Navy, and more!
Saturday
– 10:30 AM LAFD Agusta AW1139
– 11:00 AM LA Co FD S70 Firehawk
– 11:30 AM LAPD AS350 B2
– 11:45 AM LASD AS350 B2
-Â 1:00 PM USCG MH65
-Â 2:00 PM USN F/A-18E/F
Sunday
– 10:00 AM LASD AS332 L1
– 10:30 AM LAFD Agusta AW-139
– 11:00 AM LA Co FD S70 Firehawk
– 11:30 AM LAPD AS350 B2
-Â 1:00 PM USCG MH65
-Â 2:00 PM USN F/A-18E/F
Monday
– 10:20 AM USCG MH65
– 10:35 AM LASD AS350 B2
– 10:45 AM LAFD Agusta AW-139
– 11:00 AM LA Co FD S70 Firehawk
-Â 1:00 PM USCG MH65
-Â 2:00 PM USN F/A-18E/F

Memorial Day Tribute at Point Fermin Lighthouse
2024-05-24 11:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Point Fermin Lighthouse, 807 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731
Point Fermin Lighthouse welcomes LA Fleet Week with a Dixieland band and lighthouse tours.

Military Has Talent - Qualifying Round
2024-05-24 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 putting them on the LA Fleet Week main EXPO stage to strut their stuff in front of our celebrity judges and an audience of thousands.
Join us at the LA Fleet Week main stage from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM to cheer on some new talent!
You never know. The next big star may be born right before your eyes.

LA Fleet Week Comes To Fullerton and Anaheim
2024-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fullerton Downtown Plaza, 125 E. Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92832
The City of Fullerton welcomes LA Fleet Week with a flag raising ceremony, featuring the Troy High School Band and 1st Division Marine Band.
Marines and sailors in attendance will have lunch, then go on to Downtown Disney at 2 PM.
See you there!
Downtown Plaza
125 E. Wilshire
Fullerton 92832

1st Marine Division Band at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall
2024-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, 1816 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA, 90015
Come check out the 1st Marine Division Band at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall this evening from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Bob Hope Patriotic Hall
1815 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles 90015

Navy Region Southwest Brass Band at The Grove
2024-05-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
LA Fleet Week comes to The Grove!
Join us by the fountain near the movie theatre for a flag raising ceremony and a performance by Navy Region Southwest Brass Quintet.

LA Fleet Week Memorial Day Evening Service at Main Expo
2023-05-29 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Join us for our Memorial Day Evening Service at the Main Expo to remember our heroes.

Navy Band Southwest at Disneyland
2023-05-29 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Disneyland
Navy Band Southwest’s Parade Band will be at Disneyland to perform a flag retreat ceremony and in a parade.
Navy Band Southwest’s Ceremonial Band has been the hallmark of military tradition and musical excellence in San Diego since the bandâ€™s establishment in 1923. These impressive, highly polishedÂ musicians provide traditional military musical support for Navy commands throughout the Southwestern United States.
Consisting of 18 to 35 instrumentalists, the band performs a myriad of musical styles, from the marches of Henry Fillmore, Kenneth Alford, and John Phillip Sousa to the modern compositions of Aaron Copland and John Williams.

Navy Band Southwest Parade Band at Disneyland
2023-05-29 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Disneyland
Navy Band Southwest’s Ceremonial Band has been the hallmark of military tradition and musical excellence in San Diego since the bandâ€™s establishment in 1923. These impressive, highly polishedÂ musicians provide traditional military musical support for Navy commands throughout the Southwestern United States.
Consisting of 18 to 35 instrumentalists, the band performs a myriad of musical styles, from the marches of Henry Fillmore, Kenneth Alford, and John Phillip Sousa to the modern compositions of Aaron Copland and John Williams.
They’ll be performing in a flag retreat ceremony and a parade at Disneyland this afternoon from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Live Entertainment: Morgan Myles (+ Brayden Lape)
2023-05-29 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Main Expo Footprint at the Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 95236, United States
Believing itâ€™s her mission to help people through the power of music, Myles is a full-time touring musician having opened for artists like Luke Bryan, Rick Springfield, Hank Williams Jr., Old Dominion, Jake Owen, and Kane Brown. She also recently sang back up on Cody Johnsonâ€™s radio single â€œNothing on You.â€
In 2020, Myles won Artist and Record of the year for the Nashville Industry Music Awards for her debut album â€œTherapy,â€ receiving praise from Rolling Stone, Billboard, and American Songwriter. Recently Myles got a cut on Ty Herndonâ€™s new record as a songwriter.
Mylesâ€™ songs are shaped from her many years as a nanny to a mother diagnosed with ALS. Recently, Myles lost her close cousin to brain cancer, not too long after their grandfather passed away from a brain tumor.
Myles competed on season 22 of ‘The Voice’ on NBC, where she received a four chair turn in four seconds singing her rendition of “Hallelujah.” Her views add to over 30 million for her performances on the show. Myles finished in the Top 3 of the competition.
After her performance of Lady Gaga’s “Always Remember Us This Way” dedicated to her late cousin and grandfather, the Glioblastoma Foundation named her the National Ambassador of the Foundation in February of 2023. Myles was invited to make her Opry debut this past January, where she received a standing ovation from the audience after performing two original songs, “Sanctuary” and “Woman of My Word”… AND you may have seen her walking the red carpet at this year’s Grammy Awards!
She’ll be joined Monday, May 29th (Memorial Day) on the LA Fleet Week main EXPO stage from 3:30-5:00 PM by fellow The Voice alum Brayden Lape, who took a chance as a fifteen-year-old, auditioned for the show, and accomplished a remarkable Top 5 finish.

Live Entertainment: Military Has Talent FINALS!
2023-05-29 13:30 - 15:00 (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 putting them 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 we’ve been holding qualifying rounds. Today –Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2023 – is the epic final.
Join us at the LA Fleet Week main stage from 1:30 – 3:00 PM to see who wins it all! You never know. The next big star may be born right before your eyes.
