November 2025 Veterans Day Celebration – Long Beach

Hosted by the City of Long Beach

Date and Time:

Saturday, November 8, 2025
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:
Houghton Park
6301 Myrtle Avenue
Long Beach, California 90805

About this Event:
Celebrate, recognize, and honor veterans and those currently serving in the United States Armed Forces at the 2025 Long Beach Veterans Day Celebration. This free, family-friendly event returns to Houghton Park with an afternoon of entertainment, community resources, and activities for all ages.

Event Highlights:

• Veterans and community resources fair
• Food trucks and beer garden
• Veterans recognition ceremony at 12:30 p.m.
• Historic aircraft flyovers at 12:30 p.m.
• Kids’ zone and bootcamp-style obstacle course
• All-day DJ sets by Mr. Quick (event emcee)
• Live performances by The Satin Dollz (1:15 p.m.) and Knyght Ryder (2:30 p.m.)
• Free flu vaccinations

Veterans Recognition Ceremony Honorees:

• Gus Orozco — 2025 Veterans Day Celebration Grand Marshal
• American Gold Star Manor Long Beach — Outstanding Community Organization
• Ryan Antes — Outstanding Volunteer
• Skip Keesal — In Memoriam

Accessibility and Parking:
ADA parking and Paratransit drop-off are available on Harding Street between Atlantic and Myrtle.

Cost:
Free and open to the public

Learn More:
For event updates, visit longbeach.gov/veterans.
View the event flyer: English | Spanish | Khmer | Tagalog