The 2015 Holiday Parade of Boats in Los Angeles Harbor will be held this Saturday, December 5th beginning at 6 PM . This annual parade, celebrating the 53rd year with a playful theme ‘Santa’s Minions,’ marks the start of the Holiday Season here in the harbor. Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Economic Development, Kelli Bernard will lead this year’s parade as Grand Marshal along with Commodore of the Fleet, 15th District Councilman Joe Buscaino aboard the Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson, the official Tall Ships and Maritime Ambassadors of the City of Los Angeles. Vessels of all shapes and sizes will participate including powerboats, sailboats, tall ships and harbor working craft. Entries will be judged and trophies awarded for various classifications, such as Originality, Theme, Type of Entry ... 12/01/2015

    Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival Coming                                Next Weekend   When: 5-11 p.m. Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 14. Where: Ports O’Call Village, Berth 76, Nagoya Way, San Pedro. Tickets: $10, free for children 12 and younger. Information: 310-798-7478, lobsterfest.com. 09/07/2014

The military has had a long history in San Pedro. Camp Drum was established as a five company Civil War outpost originally named Camp San Pedro in January 1862, on land donated by Phineas Banning and Benjamin D. “Don Benito” Wilson . This post was later designated as Drum Barracks. It was named by the War Department in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Drum, assistant adjutant general of the Department of California. Drum Barracks was a footnote in U.S. Military History when it participated in the grand experiment of utilizing camels in troop movements. 31 camels were originally stationed at Fort Tejon which guarded Tejon Pass in North Los Angeles County. When the 1st U.S. Dragoons abandoned the fort to act as a deterrent against possible secession in downtown Los Angeles, the camels ... 12/11/2013

More than 60 vessels of all shapes and sizes will participate in the 51st Annual Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade on Saturday, December 7, starting at 6 p.m. in the Port of Los Angeles Main Channel. California State Senator Roderick D. Wright (35th District – South Los Angeles) will preside as Grand Marshal for this year’s spectacular display of boats that will celebrate the nation’s largest international trade gateway with the theme of “Holidays Around the World.” Officials and community leaders will take part in the parade as judges or passengers on approximately 60 parade boats. Vessels of all shapes and sizes will participate, including powerboats, sailboats, tall ships and harbor working craft. Sponsored by the Port of Los Angeles, the parade starts in the East Basin near B... 12/06/2013

The City of Los Angeles and the Battleship Iowa present the 2nd Annual Veterans Appreciation Festival tomorrow Saturday November 9th from 10 am to 4 pm . The Veterans Appreciation Festival will offer live music, kid-friendly activities, food trucks, patriotic Harley riders and more. “Were going to have a lot of vets: anywhere between 5,000 and 10,000, said Andrew Bossenmeyer, a USS Iowa spokesman. “This is the second annual USS Iowa Veterans Day event and its presented with the city of Los Angeles.” Veterans and active military service members (with ID) will receive free Battleship Iowa tours Nov. 9-11. - See more at: http://www.pacificbattleship.com . The public is invited to attend and show their appreciation for all veterans. Family members of veterans will receive $10 tour tickets. ... 11/08/2013

                                         San Pedro Landmarks   Vincent Thomas Bridge / Terminal island Ferry   The Vincent Thomas Bridge is a 1,500-foot long suspension bridge crossing the Los Angeles Harbor linking San Pedro, California with Terminal Island. Prior to the bridge's construction in 1963, the Terminal Island Ferry transported people and cars to Terminal Island. The Ferry building was a working ferry terminal from 1941 to 1963 and currently houses the Los Angeles Maritime Museum.The bridge is named after California Assemblyman Vincent Thomas of San Pedro.   Ft. MacArthur   In 1888, the War Department took control of a tract of land next to the San Pedro bay, and added to it in 1897 and 1910. This became Fort MacArthur in 1914, and was a coastal defense site for many years, ... 09/24/2013

  SEPTEMBER 13, 14, 15, 2013 COME FOR THE FEAST, STAY FOR THE FUN ™ FRIDAY 5PM - 11PMSATURDAY 11AM - 11PMSUNDAY  11AM - 7PM Welcome to the the world’s largest lobster festival, The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival, 2009 winner of the Guinness World Record for the Most Seafood Served at an Outdoor Event. We feature fresh discount Maine lobster meals flown in fresh daily and cooked on the spot, and plenty of free entertainment. Lobster lovers enjoy a scenic outdoor park along LA’s historic waterfront, and shops at Ports O’ Call in San Pedro, California. After feasting on our world famous discount Maine lobster meals, guests enjoy dancing, street performers, a pirate camp, tall ships, shopping for arts and crafts, and musical performances by some of today’s best up-and-coming acts. Th... 09/13/2013