Celebrating Armed Forces Day is a long-standing tradition in Torrance, California. There are numerous events taking place throughout the day. There is a parade in the afternoon with military units, equipment, and bands, punctuated with flyovers of military aircraft at one point.
Later, there will be static displays of equipment at the local mall, and two concerts (free) by the U. S. Army Band. This year, Torrance high school students tied yellow ribbons around trees lining the parade route in recognition of our brave men and women serving throughout the world.
More images from the 2005 parade can be seen at this website.
Here’s an excerpt of an article from the local newspaper website:
Torrance to honor military with parade on Saturday
The 47th annual Armed Forces Day event singles out Army for special recognition. It’s the longest-running military-sanctioned parade in U.S.With its phalanx of tanks, jets and hundreds of military personnel, the invasion of Torrance is ready to begin. The annual Armed Forces Day Parade is once again hitting town Saturday.
After 47 years, the parade is an enduring tradition. And this year’s salute to the military will continue the custom.
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