SPIRIT OF '45 L.A. - FEATURING PHAT CAT SWINGER

FEATURING THE PHAT CAT SWINGER

Get ready for a swinging good time like no other.

This isn’t a quiet ceremony—it’s a full-throttle, high-energy time of live swing music, dancing, and vintage vibes set against the stunning backdrop of the Los Angeles waterfront. From the moment you step aboard, you’ll be transported to the golden age of big band, where the music is hot, the dance floor is alive, and the spirit of celebration is contagious.

Experience the electrifying sound of Phat Cat Swinger, one of the nation’s premier swing bands, delivering explosive performances that will keepyou dancing. Whether you’re a seasoned swing dancer or just love great live music, this is your chance to let loose.

• Live big band performance
• DJ spinning swing & vintage favorites
• Open dance floor under the stars

This is your chance to enjoy:

• Delicious food vendors
• Unique retail vendors
• A vibrant, festive crowd
• Optional 1940s & nautical attire (highly encouraged for the full experience!)

As the music fills the air and the decks come alive, take a moment to look around—you’re not just at an ordinary event.

You’re aboard the historic SS Lane Victory, an 80-year-old Victory ship and National Historic Landmark that helped deliver supplies—and hope—during World War II.

Spirit of ’45 commemorates the end of WWII and America's Greatest Generation not with silence, but with celebration—honoring the joy, relief, and unity that swept the nation when victory was declared.

On this day, you don’t just remember history… you experience it.

• Explore the ship through guided or self-guided tours
• Engage with living history and reenactors
• Stand on the very decks that served during WWII, Korea and Vietnam.

Every ticket supports the ongoing preservation and restoration of the SS Lane Victory—ensuring this living piece of history continues to educate and inspire future generations.

Come for the music. Stay for the meaning. Leave as part of living history.

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Host or Publisher Lane Victory Maritime Center