For the 49th Annual Armed Forces Day, the following events will occur in the City during the weekend of May 16-18, 2008:

FRIDAY, MAY 16

EXHIBITS: Military exhibits on display, including aircrafts, vehicles, and support equipment

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Our observance begins on Friday, May 16, 2008 with the opening of the military exhibits at the Del Amo Fashion Center.  The outdoor exhibits will be in the parking lot entrance to Mall 11 and parking lot of Acapulco's Restaurant (south of Carson, east of Del Amo Circle), with the indoor exhibits just inside the Mall 11 entrance.  The exhibits will continue through the weekend until Sunday, May 18, at 3:00 p.m.

CONCERT: The United States Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Band will perform for free on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive.

SATURDAY, MAY 17

PARADE: This year's parade will continue the tradition in Torrance of honoring the men and women of our Armed Forces

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

The 49th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008. at 1:30 p.m.  The parade route begins at Crenshaw Boulevard traveling west on Torrance Boulevard and ending at Madrona Avenue.  All streets intersecting the parade route will be closed the majority of the day.  Torrance's parade is the longest-running Armed Forces Day Parade in the nation.  As one of few cities designated by the Department of Defense, the City of Torrance is proud to honor the men and women of our nation's Armed Forces.

EXHIBITS: Military exhibits on display, including aircrafts, vehicles, and support equipment

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The outdoor military exhibits at the Del Amo Fashion Center will continue in the parking lot entrance to Mall 11 and parking lot of Acapulco's Restaurant (south of Carson, east of Del Amo Circle), with the indoor exhibits just inside the Mall 11 entrance.

SUNDAY, MAY 18

EXHIBITS: Military exhibits on display, including aircrafts, vehicles, and support equipment

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The outdoor military exhibits at the Del Amo Fashion Center will continue in the parking lot entrance to Mall 11 and parking lot of Acapulco's Restaurant (south of Carson, east of Del Amo Circle), with the indoor exhibits just inside the Mall 11 entrance.  The exhibits will end on Sunday, May 18, at 3:00 p.m.