Sherman Way Closures for the Memorial Day Parade

Los Angeles, CA · May 25, 2026

The marine layer is playing nice this morning, leaving the sky wide open for the flyovers scheduled across the basin today. Whether you are heading to the coast or firing up the grill, the city is moving at a holiday pace.

📰 The Lead

The 35th Annual Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade kicks off at 9:00 AM today, transforming a major Valley thoroughfare into a sea of red, white, and blue. This year’s procession follows the traditional route along Sherman Way, starting at Owensmouth Avenue and marching east toward De Soto Avenue. It is one of the largest Memorial Day events in the region, typically drawing thousands of residents to the sidewalks to cheer on high school marching bands, equestrian units, and vintage military vehicles.

Beyond the spectacle, the event functions as a significant logistical anchor for the neighborhood; Sherman Way will be closed to vehicle traffic for several blocks starting early this morning. If you are planning to head out, local organizers suggest arriving by 8:00 AM to snag a spot in the shade. A flyover by vintage aircraft is expected shortly after the opening ceremony concludes.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Holiday Metro Schedule — Buses and trains are operating on a Sunday/Holiday schedule today, so check your line for reduced frequency before heading out.

  • Relaxed Parking Enforcement — The Department of Transportation will not enforce street sweeping, peak-hour flasher restrictions, or parking meters today in most neighborhoods.

  • Griffith Park Congestion — Heavy traffic is expected near the Observatory and hiking trails; the free Parkline shuttle is running to help alleviate parking lot gridlock.

☀️ Today's Outlook

  • High 74°F · Low 54°F — Clear Perfect conditions for a backyard grill-out or a long walk along the Strand.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade — Sherman Way & Owensmouth Ave, 9:00 AM The Valley's massive holiday tradition featuring flyovers, bands, and local youth groups.

  • Memorial Day Ceremony — Los Angeles National Cemetery, 10:00 AM A solemn tribute in Westwood with wreath-laying and a keynote address.

  • San Pedro: Battleship IOWA Remembrance — Battleship IOWA Museum, 10:00 AM Short drive to the waterfront for a ceremony on the historic flight deck.

  • Hermosa Beach: Fiesta Hermosa — Hermosa Beach Pier, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM Final day of the coastal festival with live music and local makers.

  • Topanga: Topanga Days — Topanga Community Center, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM The mountain festival wraps up with a parade and eclectic local music.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Battleship IOWA
    • Commissioned in 1943, this "Big Stick" of the Navy hosted three U.S. presidents and features a unique teak-decked bathtub installed specifically for Franklin D. Roosevelt. Today, it sits in San Pedro as a floating museum, preserving the steel-walled cabins where sailors once lived.

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