Armed Forces Day Celebration

City of Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration History(PDF, 4MB)

This year's Honored Branch is the United States Marine Corps.

Learn about the U.S. Marine Corps's history(PDF, 2MB)

Learn about this year's Grand Marshall, Brigadier General Omar J. Randall(PDF, 2MB)

Learn about this year's Honorary Grand Marshal, Ernest "Gunny" Napper(PDF, 5MB)

Parade Announcer Emmitt Miller(PDF, 2MB)

Learn about Senior Ranking Flag Officer, Rear Admiral Rich Jarrett(PDF, 2MB)

Learn about Senior Ranking Flag Officer, Colonel Andrew C. “Andy” Dermanoski(PDF, 15MB)

Learn about Senior Ranking Flag Officer, Colonel Elisabeth K. White(PDF, 2MB)

Learn about Senior Ranking Flag Officer, Brigadier General Antoinette Mullholland(PDF, 951KB)

Learn about Senior Ranking Flag Officer, Major General William J. Prendergast(PDF, 2MB)

Learn about this year's Chaplain, Lieutenant Jeremy E. Carr(PDF, 2MB)

May 15 Park and Ride(PDF, 3MB)

May 16 Park and Ride(PDF, 3MB)

May 17 Park and Ride(PDF, 3MB)

See Course Map(PDF, 2MB) and Register for the Run/Walk

Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 8 a.m.

New Start Location: Maple Avenue & Civic Center Drive

Military personnel who are running in unit formation should complete the Military Unit Application Form.(PDF, 3MB)

Armed Forces Day Road Closures(PDF, 582KB)

AFD Exhibit Site
Location: Torrance City Yard

Friday, May 15, 2026: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, 2026: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

View Torrance Chamber of Commerce's Sponsorship Opportunities(PDF, 6MB)