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425 S. Palos Verdes Street,
San Pedro, California USA 90731
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(310) 732-3508

CARS & STRIPES FOREVER!®

Free Family Fun, Fenders, Food & Fireworks!

Cars & Stripes Forever Event Info

CARS & STRIPES FOREVER!
COMING TO THE LA WATERFRONT JUNE 26,
WITH A BANG!

Kick-start the celebration of our nation's 250th anniversary with the ever-popular Cars & Stripes Forever!® event, on Friday, June 26, from 5 - 9 p.m.

NEW LOCATION: We are excited to announce that Cars & Stripes Forever! will be held for the first time in front of the Battleship IOWA, at 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731.

This free, family-friendly event is free and open to all ages. Guests will enjoy viewing dozens of pre-1975 classic cars and motorcycles on display, live local entertainment, a stroll through the beer garden, and a tempting assortment of food trucks serving up delicious local cuisine. A dazzling fireworks finale will crown the evening at 9 p.m.

ENGLISH & SPANISH EVENT FLIER

EXHIBITORS! IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO DISPLAY YOUR
CLASSIC CAR OR MOTORCYCLE:

The Port will accept applications from exhibitors to display their classic vehicles until all spots are full.  Spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR RIDE

NEW THIS YEAR! CLASSIC CAR FAN FAVORITE AWARDS:

All awards at Cars & Stripes Forever! follow clear and fair criteria. The Cop Magnet Award is chosen solely by the Los Angeles Port Police. The People’s Choice Award is determined by votes from all attendees — everyone attending the event is encouraged to participate. The Longest Haul Award recognizes the participant who traveled the farthest. The Timeless Machine Award honors the oldest verified vehicle in the show.

"PEOPLE'S CHOICE"
Decided by votes from all 2026 Cars & Stripes Forever! event attendees. Everyone is invited to vote for their favorite vehicle.
"COP MAGNET"
Selected by the Los Angeles Port Police, they choose the vehicle they believe will attract the most attention and embody a true “cop magnet.”
"LONGEST HAUL"
Awarded to the participant who traveled the greatest verified distance to display their classic car in the 2026 Cars & Stripes Forever! show.
"TIMELESS MACHINE"
Presented to the oldest verified vehicle registered in the show, honoring its enduring presence and historical significance.

LIVE MUSIC!

CARS & STRIPES FOREVER! BAND LINEUP:

In Contempt  5 - 6 p.m.

The Jokers    6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Midlife Crisis  8 - 9 p.m.
 

Gourmet Food Trucks:


SCRUMPTIOUS SAVORY FOOD TRUCKS:


Birria San Marcos

CHX Sandwiches

Heritage Kitchen Food Truck

Love Bird Fried Chicken

Messie Burgers

Pepe's Red Tacos

Pinch of Flavor 

The Deli Doctor & More

Vivace Pizza

Wetzside Pretzels & Dogs
 

DELICIOUS DESSERT FOOD TRUCKS:


BittieBitez

Dip Deez Paletas