Veteran’s Memorial Stadium

Over the years I’ve come here for the Flea Market, the monthly Hot Rod swapmeet and the monthly motorcycle swapmeet. It all depends on what I’m working on at the time. Since I got a Harley Road Glide, I’ve been frequenting the monthly motorcycle swapmeet.
They (the promoters) put on a good show. For the cycle swapmeet, don’t be put off by the hardcore, 1% bikers you will pass by here. I’ve never seen any one being dickish and security is pretty good with there always being a couple cops there (mostly to ticket bikes that haul ass as they leave) You will see all kinds from every backround and every age group.
There is always a GREAT selection of parts both new and used for HD’s and other brands as well… but it’s about 70% HD.
They put aside half the parking lot just for bikes… it turns into a quasi bike show. It’s always worth a extra 20 minutes to walk through and see some AMAZING motorcycles. There is usually about 200.
Also, there are a ton of classic and aftermarket bicycle parts. Old Schwins, etc. I can’t comment on the snack bar other than to say after buying a $ 4 water I bring my own.
Tip: Come early… it’s pretty much done by 1:00.

Attended HS graduation June 2015. The view from the stands was perfect from all angles. You have a great view from any side. The seats are not too uncomfortable considering the age of the stadium. By 7pm, the stands was covered by a large shade and a nice breeze came through from the beach side.
What was especially enlightening, out of respect of the Memorial Stadium, they had the Marines come out with the flags and held a moment of silence in memory of the troops prior to the graduation ceremony.

This stadium lends itself to being a great southern california facility for a multitude of events. Last night attended the Los Alamitos vs Edison game to decide the Sunset League Championship and I had a great time… Go Griffins. btw plenty of parking, good refreshments and plenty of seating but get their early!

We come here at least once a year to the VW bus show, it only cost $ 5 to enter so that is a big plus and parking is free.

Have come here for football games. Heavy police presence. Keeps the area safe. Bummer for tailgating though. Clean facility.

Fire work here at the stadium is just awesome, top it all, with the LB Municipal Band playing thru the whole evening is the best treat b4 the fire work. Free admission is just unbelievable. Love love love being close by this amazing city.

Went for a Antique Flea Market, ample parking and easy to get to.

I went to a football game at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium in Long Beach, CA on 12÷7÷2012 (Pearl Harbor Day). The Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits defeated the Clovis North Broncos of Fresno, CA by a score of 28 to 7. It was a state playoff game. Parking was $ 5.00 and entry to the game was $ 12.00. The rosters cost $ 4.00 (they were on a poster).

Great place to see a game. Every seat is a good one if people will sit the f*ck down. Great facility to use for almost any sports event.

I have only been here for the motorcycle swapmeets.
Free parking, cheap to get in, great variety of vendors, clean bathrooms.
I feel the concession stands could use more variety of food to eat, ie for those that DON’T eat meat. And to keep their supply up, who runs out of nacho cheese???
Especially when prices for their food aren’t exactly comparable to what you’re getting.
Well, anyways… cool place for the meet and staff are chill.
Don’t mind that I can cruise through the vendors enjoying a nice cold adult beverage too!

I was here for the monthly Auto Swapmeet. The venue is perfect for stuff like this. The trick is to bring in your own beverages and snacks. The food and beverages here are good in a pinch, but like all special events, there’s a significant mark-​up. The bathrooms in the stadium are clean and big. Everywhere else they use portable restroom and they are usually decent.

The mind is a terrific thing to waste.
But it’s better done without the hard drugs while spending time in a flea market such as this… wasted amidst the waste (or might that be real treasure you’re holding?)
Gizmos and gadgets, thingamabobs and thingies, this and that, that and this, doodads and dingalings, flotsam and jetsam, junk and treasure… it’s all here in abundance.
The third week of each month, the Veteran’s Memorial Stadium hosts a cornucopia of stuff from garages, warehouses, storage units, walls, attics and the Twilight Zone. We came on a Sunday in mid-​January, a day when it was supposed to be cool, instead finding it in the eighties, sun a-blazin’…ah, California, I love you. I pay entry of $ 5 each («Nice skirt, sweetness, but no exceptions.») and the bf immediately buys a $ 5 ball cap while I suffer hand over eyes as we walk aisle upon aisle of stuff. George Carlin would know how to describe this better than me, of course… stuff, stuff, stuff. What did I need? Not a damn thing. But what did I buy? A magnificent, extremely rare large honey amber pendant with a scorpion frozen inside worth at least $ 2000 for only $ 10! Obviously, this vender didn’t know who he was haggling with. I score!
It’s plastic, actually, a well made fake of «scamber» that no one will question when I hang it from my neck while wearing my Diane von Furstenberg ‘lil black dress, Sarto heels and diamond bracelet. At least you better not!
For $ 5, this is a very pleasant way to while away a couple hours, wasted or not. And who knows? Maybe you’ll find that piece of treasure you never needed but might look great… somewhere.

So I’m cleaning up the crib so that my ex husband won’t be reminded of what a sow I am. Taking out the trash I run into my hot neighbor, Trina. (Dudes, you have not seen hot until you’ve seen Trina in full regalia.) I tossed 2 large hefty bags into the trash and they clinked that telling clink of too many beer bottles. EMBARRASSSSING! Trina laughed. «Girl, you’ve been having a good time.»
Actually, No. Those beer bottles were a result of simply trying to get through the week. I’ve been a bit nervous about having to see my ex-​husband after about 20 years, who is in town for our son’s graduation. My son’s schedule was packed today and that left ME to keep the man entertained. WTF?! Is this going to interfere with my beer schedule? Will I need a beer schedule after he leaves? He doesn’t drink beer, he never has. At last he won’t be in my beer! I picked him up at his hotel and we had lunch. Over lunch I was soooo glad that I had no regrets about divorcing his ass 20 years ago. Nice guy… not for me.
Whatever you do in life, never invite Paul Rodriguez to speak at a commencement exercise. As an alumnus, he was guest speaker for my son’s graduation.
Veterans Memorial Stadium is home to the LBCC Vikings or back in day, what we would call… the gym field. Yep… it’s a gym field/​football field. It also hosts many high school graduations in the area. I haven’t been in up in the some school bleachers in a long time, but I do remember from the Hollywood bowl and Greek theater that no matter how much summer ya got… bring a jacket. So I did… and still froze my ass off! Paul Rodriguez did not make it any better with his 45 minute speech, barely heard by most, then bored the hell out of those who did. I like Paul, but not today. We just wanted him to shut the fuck up and keep the shit moving. Everyone was enduring a chilly breeze so we could watch our beloveds embark on a new beginning. By the time he finished his incessant rambling, I could not feel my toes.
The invitees and graduates were a shining example of the beautiful LBC; Asian, African-​American, Latino, Caucasion, Indian, Filipino, Polynesian and more. And we all froze our asses off… TOGETHER! That’s what I love about Long Beach. So to those snobs from the LBC who choose to call it ghetto, GET THE FUCK OUT OF LONG BEACH and leave it to those of us who endear it.
And if you attend a graduation ceremony here, believe me… bring a jacket.