The Port of Los Angeles - City of Los Angeles Harbor Department
05/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/13/2026 11:10
LA FLEET WEEK® RETURNS TO THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES FOR TENTH YEAR ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
LA FLEET WEEK® RETURNS TO THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES FOR TENTH YEAR ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Free Public Event May 22-25 to Feature Active-Duty Ship Tours, Exhibits, Aircraft Flyovers, Military Competition Series, Tall Ship Excursions, and More
Special Patriotic Programming in Honor of 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence
May 13, 2026 - For the 10th year, the Port of Los Angeles, along with Battleship IOWA, will be home to LA Fleet Week®, a time-honored event celebrating America's Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and all branches of the military. The free Memorial Day Weekend event will be held May 22-25 and will pay special tribute to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
LA Fleet Week 2026 will once again offer free public tours of active-duty military ships, including U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Naval vessels, where visitors can witness the day-to-day operations of our nation's sea services. Ship tours will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, May 22-Monday, May 25. Tours tickets will be available through a virtual queue on the day of your visit. Visit lafleetweek.com for information on free virtual tickets.
LA Fleet Week 2026 will once again offer free public tours of active-duty military ships, including U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Naval vessels, where visitors can witness the day-to-day operations of our nation's sea services. Ship tours will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, May 22-Monday, May 25. Tours tickets will be available through a virtual queue on the day of your visit. Visit lafleetweek.com for information on free virtual tickets.
Free trolley and shuttle services will be running throughout the event. Visitors will have access to limited free parking and paid parking in San Pedro.
Many of LA Fleet Week traditional favorites will return: An EXPO of more than 90 military and first responder exhibits; Galley Wars culinary competition testing the grilling chops of chef teams from visiting ships; a 'Military Has Talent' singing competition; a competition series for military and civilian personnel including dodgeball, soccer, and pickleball tournaments; aircraft flyovers and demonstrations; live entertainment; and food and beverage vendors.
The public is invited to attend two free LA Fleet Week welcome parties honoring the visiting women and men of our nation's sea services. Both events will feature live entertainment, food and beverages. The downtown San Pedro Welcome Party will take place from 5-9 p.m., Thursday, May 21. The Wilmington Welcome Reception will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, May 22, at the historic Banning Museum in Wilmington.
Many of LA Fleet Week traditional favorites will return: An EXPO of more than 90 military and first responder exhibits; Galley Wars culinary competition testing the grilling chops of chef teams from visiting ships; a 'Military Has Talent' singing competition; a competition series for military and civilian personnel including dodgeball, soccer, and pickleball tournaments; aircraft flyovers and demonstrations; live entertainment; and food and beverage vendors.
The public is invited to attend two free LA Fleet Week welcome parties honoring the visiting women and men of our nation's sea services. Both events will feature live entertainment, food and beverages. The downtown San Pedro Welcome Party will take place from 5-9 p.m., Thursday, May 21. The Wilmington Welcome Reception will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, May 22, at the historic Banning Museum in Wilmington.
Prior to the weekend, event organizers will also host LA Fleet Week neighborhood activations throughout the region, featuring special events, concerts, and community gatherings in locations such as the Santa Monica Pier, Disneyland, and LA Galaxy Stadium, among others. Check the LA Fleet Week schedule of events for a full list of neighborhood activations.
About LA Fleet Week
Established in 2016, LA Fleet Week is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation's Armed Services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the extended Memorial Day Weekend.
A program of the Pacific Battleship Center with support from the Port of Los Angeles, LA Fleet Week was created through a unique public-private partnership to connect Southern Californians with the men and women of the 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 America's busiest port.
Established in 2016, LA Fleet Week is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation's Armed Services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the extended Memorial Day Weekend.
A program of the Pacific Battleship Center with support from the Port of Los Angeles, LA Fleet Week was created through a unique public-private partnership to connect Southern Californians with the men and women of the 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 America's busiest port.
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