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Date: July 1, 2025
To: Chair and Members of the Armed Forces Special Standing Committee From: Aram Chaparyan, City Manager
Robert Dunn, Acting Police Chief
By: Jin Chun, Public Engagement Manager | [email protected] Subject: City Manager and Police – Accept and File After Action Updates from 2025 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration and Provide Direction on 2026 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration Planning. Expenditure: None.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the City Manager and Chief of Police that the Armed Forces Day Special Standing Committee accept and file after action updates from 2025 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration and discuss and provide direction on the planning and programming for the 2026 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration.
FUNDING
None required.
DISCUSSION
The 63rd Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration took place from May 16-18, 2025.
This long-standing Torrance tradition continues to honor and recognize the service and sacrifice of members of all six branches of the United States Armed Forces. The City was proud to host active-duty personnel and military dignitaries as part of this community-wide tribute.
The weekend's events included a public military concert, a 5K run (organized by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce with a paid registration), the Armed Forces Day Parade, and a military exhibit all offered at no cost to attendees except for the run. Additionally, several invitation- only events were held for military and civic dignitaries, including a welcome reception, a pre-parade luncheon, and a post-parade banquet dinner.
The City Manager’s Office and the Police Department will provide a presentation summarizing key aspects of the 2025 Armed Forces Day events, including the planning efforts and coordination across departments and partner agencies, estimated total costs and staffing allocations, new safety measures and logistical improvements implemented this year, and event highlights and areas of challenge, particularly regarding resource demands and public safety.
Staff seeks Committee direction on planning for the 2026 Armed Forces Day Celebration, including any recommended changes to the event format, scope, safety enhancements, or budget priorities.
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