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LA to Host Labor Day Fleet Week

The Port of Los Angeles will host L.A. Fleet Week, in which active military ships will be on public display, culminating on next year's Labor Day holiday, Mayor Eric Garcetti and U.S. Navy officials announced Monday.

Garcetti, who is a Navy reserve officer, said the event will "be a great annual tradition for Angelenos to visit the L.A. Waterfront, tour ships, enjoy a variety of activities and gain a deeper appreciation of our enlisted men and women."

As with similar events in other areas, L.A. Fleet Week will also feature an air show and attendance by the U.S. Marines and Coast Guardsmen. The event is also an opportunity for Navy officials to meet with local first-responders.

"LA Fleet Week will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase the greatest fleet and sailors in the world and further strengthen the connection between the citizens of Los Angeles and their Navy," Vice Adm. Nora Tyson said. "We look forward to participating in this exciting event and appreciate the opportunity to bring the Fleet to L.A."

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said the goal is to "work with partners — like the Battleship Iowa, the United States Navy League and a host of other local stakeholders — to develop LA Fleet Week into a world-class event and honored Labor Day holiday tradition here in Southern California."

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