Torrance, CA – Beginning May 15 through Sunday, May 17, 2015, the City of Torrance will pay tribute to the nation’s Armed Forces with its 56th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration and Parade – the City’s longest standing tradition.
Each year, the City honors a different military branch; this year highlights the United States Coast Guard. Grand Marshal Rear Admiral Joseph Servidio,Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, will lead the Parade on Saturday, May 16, 2015, that will begin at 1:30 p.m.
The parade will also include military vehicles of all descriptions including: Humvees, armored personnel carriers, support vehicles and Abrams Battle Tanks will also rumble down the streets of Torrance.
Two strangers embrace on the cover of Life Magazine to celebrate the end of WWII (Photo taken from inside USS Battleship Iowa in San Pedro).
Additionally, Rear Admiral Servidio will conduct the swearing-in of hundreds of future military heroes (recruits) from the five branches.
Military and elected dignitaries, along with the community, will also be honoring the hundreds of military service men and women as they pass in review.
Throughout the weekend, the following events will occur in the city as part of the celebration:
Military Exhibits: Vehicles and support equipment on display outside the Life Style Wing in the east parking lot at the Del Amo Fashion Center, Friday May 15, 2015, from 10 am to 7 pm; Saturday May 16, 2015, from 3pm to 8 pm; and on Sunday May 17, 2015, from 11 am to 3 pm.
Free Concerts: The Air Force Band of the Golden West will perform for free at the James Armstrong Theatre on Friday, May 15, 2015, at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Tickets will be available at the Box Office on Wednesday, May 13,2015, beginning at 10 am. There is a limit of four tickets per adult (18+). Ticket holders must be in their seats 15 minutes prior to concert time. There will be a line available for empty seats beginning 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start times.
Parade: Parade will begin on May 16, 2015, at 1:30 pm and run westbound along Torrance Boulevard starting at Crenshaw Boulevard and ending at City Hall. The community is invited to gather along the parade route and cheer for our sons, daughters, friends, husbands and wives who have been called to duty in defense of our nation’s beliefs and principles and to secure a more peaceful world. www.torranceca.gov/ArmedForcesDay.org