Events | 2015 La Waterfront Schedule
PORT OF LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCES 2015 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ON THE LA WATERFRONT
LA Waterfront
Set against the incredible backdrop of the Port of Los Angeles, with miles of public promenade and walking paths, acres of open space and scenic views, the LA Waterfront is the ideal place to play, dine, shop, and explore. From huge festivals and annual celebrations to community gatherings and special engagements, the Los Angeles Harbor Area saw more visitors last year than ever before. Below is a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2015.
February 21
Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Festival
Downtown Harbor, 504 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro
2015 is year of the sheep! Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Downtown Harbor, 6th Street and Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro. Enjoy cultural entertainment, activities and fireworks. For more information, visit www.lawaterfront.org or call (310) 732-3508.
Friday-Sunday, March 13-15
Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup 2015 Cal Maritime Intercollegiate Regatta
Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whaler’s Walk, San Pedro
The Port of Los Angeles is proud to sponsor this exciting event, hosted by the California Maritime Academy, for the eighth consecutive year at Los Angeles Yacht Club, located in the beautiful Cabrillo Way Marina. This world-class regatta promotes environmental awareness, stewardship, and teambuilding among youth, while encouraging an appreciation for land and sea. For more information, visit www.layc.org or call (310) 831-1203.
Saturday, March 21
STEM at the Port of Los Angeles
Banning’s Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington
The Port of Los Angeles will host the first-ever Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics – STEM – event with fun, educational activities for all ages. Bring your families, students, scouts, and especially those future engineers! For more information, visit www.lawaterfront.org.
Saturday, May 16
World Trade Week Free Public Boat Tours
Los Angeles Maritime Museum, Harbor Blvd. and 6th Street, San Pedro
Banning’s Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington
Free, 60-minute narrated boat tours of the Port of Los Angeles in celebration of World Trade Week. Tour availability is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Two locations. For more information, visit www.lawaterfront.org or call (310) 732-3508.
Thursday, July 2
7th Annual Cars & Stripes Forever!
Gateway Plaza, Harbor Blvd. and Swinford Street, San Pedro
Pre-Independence Day celebration with a classic car show, live bands, and a grand fireworks finale at Fanfare Fountains & Water Feature, Swinford Street and Harbor Blvd.
For more information, visit www.lawaterfront.org or call (310) 732-3508.
Saturday-Sunday, August 8-9
Navy Days LA 2015
World Cruise Center, Harbor Blvd. and Swinford St., San Pedro
Get an up-close-and-personal look at the lives of our nation’s sailors aboard an active U.S. Navy vessel. Tour the ship and meet the crew during their week in port in celebration of Navy Days LA. Ship name will be announced closer to the event date. Past visiting ships have included the USS Wayne E. Meyer, USS Abraham Lincoln, and USS Gary. For more information, visit www.portoflosangeles.org or call (310) 732-3508.
Saturday, October 24
Happy Harbor Halloween at the Port of Los Angeles
Harbor Boulevard Promenade, Harbor Blvd. and 1st St., San Pedro
Wilmington Waterfront Park, Harry Bridges Blvd. and C St., Wilmington
Free costume parade with children’s games and face painting. Two locations. For more information, visitwww.lawaterfront.org or call (310) 732-3508.
Saturday, December 5
Wilmington Winter Wonderland
Wilmington Waterfront Park, Harry Bridges Blvd. and C St., Wilmington
Mix hundreds of kids with 20 tons of snow and next you’ll have a great snow party at Wilmington’s largest park. For more information, visit www.lawaterfront.org or call (310) 732-3508.
Events are subject to cancelation due to inclement weather. For updated information and newly added events, visit www.lawaterfront.org, check the LA Waterfront Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/lawaterfront, or follow @lawaterfront on www.Twitter.com/lawaterfront andwww.Instagram.com/lawaterfront.
The LA Waterfront is a visitor-serving destination located in the Los Angeles Harbor area that includes more than 400 acres of property funded and maintained by the Port of Los Angeles. Featuring more than a dozen beautification and redevelopment projects utilizing open space with pedestrian promenades, walking paths, native landscaping, decorative lighting, and scenic views, the LA Waterfront attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
The Port of Los Angeles is America’s premier port and has a strong commitment to developing innovative strategic and sustainable operations that benefit the economy as well as the quality of life for the region and the nation it serves. As the leading seaport in North America in terms of shipping container volume and cargo value, the Port generates more than 830,000 regional jobs and $35 billion in annual wages and tax revenues. The Port of Los Angeles – A cleaner port. A brighter future.
