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Take a look at the events that made our July, 2001 celebration a success! The links on this page take you to our "old pages," announcing Harry's 100th Birthday Celebration!

100th Birthday Celebration
Calendar and Links to the 2001
Harry Bridges 100th Birthday Celebration!
Held July 23 - 29, 2001 in San Pedro

Harry Bridges, founder of the International Longshoremen and Warehousemen's Union (ILWU), helped create one of the most democratic, progressive unions in American history. Here's how we celebrated his life and legacy:

DATE / LINKS
The 2001 EVENTS (Click any link to find out more)

MONDAY, July 23
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Harbor Art Walk

 Harbor Art Walk - map available at kiosk in parking lot at 6th & Mesa Streets in San Pedro

TUESDAY, July 24
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Harry & the ILWU

 Opening - Special Harry Bridges historical exhibit, “Celebrating Harry Bridges and his work with the ILWU” at the L.A. Maritime Museum.

Labor History Walk - 11 am and 12:30 pm – old timers gave historical overviews at designated locations in San Pedro.  Meeting at 6th and Beacon Streets - Bloody Thursday Monument.

Harbor Boat Tours - with historical and harbor future commentary 12 noon and 1:30 PM  These tours took 100 youth and 50 adults.  No reservations were required.

Art Walk - map available at kiosk in parking lot at 6th & Mesa Streets in San Pedro

WEDNESDAY, July 25

 Labor History Walk - 11 am and 12:30 PM– old timers gave historical overviews at designated locations in San Pedro.  Meeting at 6th and Beacon Streets - Bloody Thursday Monument.

Harbor Boat Tours - with historical and harbor future commentary 12 noon and 1:30 PM  These tours will took 100 youth and 50 adults.  No reservations were required.

Harbor Art Walk – map available at kiosk in parking lot at 6th & Mesa Streets in San Pedro

THURSDAY, July 26
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Bread and Roses

 Film showing and discussion, “Bread and Roses” 7 PM San Pedro - reception Justice for Janitors 6-7 PM Arcade building (across from Warner Grand Theatre).

Art Walk - map available at kiosk in parking lot at 6th & Mesa Streets in San Pedro

FRIDAY, July 27
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"From Wharf Rats to Lords..."

 Harbor Art Walk Artists Reception and Silent Auction - 5-7 PM– Arcade building (across from Warner Grand Theatre).

Art Walk - map available at kiosk in parking lot at 6th & Mesa Streets in San Pedro.

“From Wharf Rats to Lords of the Docks” - A one-man Harry Bridges Play and readings featuring Ian Ruskin and guest celebrity performers at the Warner Grand Theatre, San Pedro 7:30 PM  Tickets were $10 in advance through the Harry Bridges Institute.

SATURDAY, July 28
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100 Year Motor Tour
Walk the Bridge
Music and Booths

 Parade over Vincent Thomas Bridge -Terminal Island to San Pedro began at 10 am with the closing of the Bridge.  Parking shuttles were available from San Pedro or T.I.  with parking in lots under the Bridge in San Pedro or in Federal Building parking lot on Terminal Island.  Ferry Street Exit.

Celebration at World Cruise Center - in San Pedro followed the parade, including: Food, entertainment, art & craft show 12 noon to 4 PM at Berths 91-93 in San Pedro.

“Harry Bridges 100 Year Motor Tour” - Car Show in conjunction with the events on Saturday.  Norm Tuck was the contact at (310) 519-9176.

Harbor Art Walk - map available at kiosk in parking lot at 6th & Mesa Streets in San Pedro.

SUNDAY, July 29
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Lane Victory Cruise

 Lane Victory Cruise and Air Show - limited number of tickets were available at $100 each.

Harbor Art Walk - map available at kiosk in parking lot at 6th & Mesa Streets in San Pedro

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461 W. 6th Street, Suite 210, San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: (310)-831-2397 FAX: (310)-831-9703
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