Memorial Day: The Los Angeles Edition
Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the Armed Forces. It’s also known as the start of the summer vacation season (with Labor Day marking the end) and every year a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time. If you happen to find yourself in the City of Angeles this Memorial Day with nothing to do, have no fear. We’ve got a list of events from Long Beach to Topanga that will help you kick off your long weekend in style.
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If you live on the Eastside or don’t mind a little holiday traffic to get there, the Silverlake Jubilee is going on Saturday and Sunday. The popular music fest takes place at Sunset Junction and will feature over 80 bands spread out on multiple indoor and outdoor stages, foods trucks and more. Find out all the details and where to purchase tickets at silverlakejubilee.com
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In the Southbay area? Head to the Queen Mary in Long Beach. There will be FREE admission to all U.S. active and retired military personnel on Memorial Day. General Admission includes a self-guided tour and the Ghosts & Legends Show. For more info visit www.queenmary.com.
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Head north on the 1 along the coast to Hermosa Beach for the Fiesta Hermosa. A seaside arts and crafts festival with multiple entertainment stages and 270 vendor booths, it also features a kiddie carnival, petting zoo, Doggie Costume Contest. And for the adults, a Beer and Wine Garden. For directions and information go to www.fiestahermosa.com
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And finally for those of you with a new age bent there is the famous Annual Topanga Days Country Fair. Described as a hippy hillbilly jamboree that includes multiple stages of entertainment, fine arts a crafts fair and healing. Essentially, it’s the perfect place to grab a raw meal and people watch! See all the info at www.topangadays.com.
What are your plans for Memorial Day?
