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Attendees engage in offerings at the 2024 Beach Streets and Veterans Day Celebration at Houghton Park.
(Left) Members of Long Beach Polytechnic High School’s JROTC Color Guard present the Colors; (Right) Attendees enjoy a performance by The Satin Dollz at the Veterans Hub stage.

Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach proudly presents the 2025 Veterans Day Celebration taking place on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. at Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Avenue). The Veterans Day Celebration is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates and honors veterans and those currently serving in the United States military.

“Veterans Day serves as a reminder that our freedoms were secured through courage, sacrifice and service,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “As we gather at Houghton Parkto honor our veterans and active military servicemembers, we celebrate not only their bravery but the enduring spirit of community that unites our city.”

This year’s Veterans Day Celebration offers something for everyone, including the flagship Veterans Recognition Ceremony, a veterans and community resources fair with more than 25 participating organizations, live entertainment, food trucks, a beer garden, a kids’ zone, a bootcamp-style obstacle course and flyovers with historic aircraft. The Department of Health and Human Services will also offer flu shots.

The Veterans Recognition Ceremony will recognize the following individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding service to the veterans’ community:

• 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”  

The afternoon event will also feature a lively entertainment lineup including The Satin Dollz, who bring their unique blend of song and dance recalling the 1940s Big Band Swing Era to the stage, and Knyght Ryder, who will rock the stage as Long Beach’s favorite ‘80s and ‘90s tribute band. People are encouraged to bring chairs and their dancing shoes to enjoy concert in the park vibes.

“Veterans remind us what service truly means,” said Ninth District Councilmember Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie. “Here in North Long Beach, we’re proud to have so many veterans who continue to serve and strengthen our community. Their courage and commitment to something greater than themselves reflect the best of who we are, and it’s an honor to celebrate them today.”

The complete schedule of events is as follows:

• 12:30 p.m. – Veterans Recognition Ceremony, historic aircraft flyovers and Presentation of Colors by Cabrillo High School’s NJROTC Color Guard
• 1:15 p.m. – The Satin Dollz live musical performance
• 2:30 p.m. – Knyght Ryder live musical performance
• All Day – DJ sets and emcee by Mr. Quick

Event details available at longbeach.gov/veteransday.

The Veterans Day Celebration is presented by the City of Long Beach in partnership with the Office of Veterans Support, the Long Beach Veterans Commission and the Long Beach Veterans Day Committee.

About the City of Long Beach 
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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