The three-day weekend that memorializes men and women who have given their service & sacrifice to defend the freedom of our country here and abroad marks the beginning of another South Bay summer. Stay topside this weekend with a visit to Battleship Iowa as it represents not only a way to celebrate Memorial Day but floats as an awesome, real-life look at a battleship that participated in every conflict including and since World War II up to and including the first Gulf War in 1991. Battleship Iowa presents its 2nd annual United States Military Appreciation Day this Monday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Another hallmark that accompanies the start of the South Bay’s sunniest of seasons include a little Fiesta Hermosa with a visit to the charity beer garden. This classic event is an intricate maze of vendors and an array of fair food, but the weekend´s peak performance comes inside the Beer & Wine Garden. All proceeds here go to charity, so in case you overdo it there will be a silver lining and a tribute band nearby to remedy any ailments. This year tribute bands playing songs from Elvis, Pink Floyd, Bon Jovi, and The Doobie Brothers will be just some of the live music acts entertaining festival patrons.
Enjoy the weekend! Below are a list of South Bay events.
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Memorial Weekend 101 at BALEENkitchen: Thursday, May 22, 2014 – Monday, May 26, 2014 Why wait until Monday to celebrate Memorial Day? Join BALEENkitchen for five memorable days of fun, food, live music and celebration! The party continues this Friday for sushi, sake and live entertainment in both BALEENkitchen and The Living Room at The Portofino. Saturday night in BALEEN feature live tunes by Feed the Kitty, happy hour deliciousness and fabulous drink specials. Visit our website to find out more about Memorial Day Weekend at BALEENkitchen.
Reverend Friend’s Empty Chair Memorial Ceremony: Saturday, May 24, 2014 – 11:00 AM Reverend Maitreya Friend’s Annual Empty Chair Memorial Ceremony Saturday, May 24, 2014, 11 a.m.124 Sapphire Street, Redondo Beach, CA. (Corner of Catalina and Sapphire). More Info
Fiesta Hermosa: Saturday, May 24, 2014 – Monday, May 26, 2014 – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau will be hosting the 42nd Annual “Fiesta Hermosa” in Downtown Hermosa Beach over the Memorial Day weekend, May 24th through May 26th from 10 am – 6 pm each day. More Info
Torrance Antique Street Faire: Sunday, May 25, 2014 – 8:00 AM – 3:00PM Over 200 vendors will showcase one-of-a-kind collectibles like vintage furniture, glassware, books, jewelry, toys and much more. Don’t fret if you miss the fair this weekend…Downtown Torrance hosts the event the fourth Sunday of every month. Antique shopping at its best. More Info
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Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park Redondo Beach: Monday, May 26, 2014 – 1:00 PM The Veterans Memorial Task Force, Redondo Beach Elks Lodge #1378 and the city of Redondo Beach will join together for a Memorial Day ceremony at 1 p.m. Monday at the Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park, 300 The Esplanade. More Info
United States Military Appreciation Day at Battleship Iowa: Monday, May 26, 2014 – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tour the battleship Iowa, enjoy entertainment, carnival games, food and snacks and more. Active duty military and veterans, free general admission, $18. Pacific Battleship Center, USS IOWA BB-61, 250 Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, 877.4.IOWA.61. Tickets