Douglas Day 2025 honoring our 1st Responders at the Santa Monica Airport
Join us for Douglas Day 2025, taking place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, a celebration in honor of our first responders and aviation legacy.
Getting There
Take the Bus!
Big Blue Bus Route #8 to Ocean Park & 28th
Ride VEO!
Use Promo Code Douglas25 for $5 off.
Walk to your community airport, right beside Clover Park.
If you must drive…
Parking will be at 2800 28th Street. Please do not park at Atlantic Aviation. Follow signs for parking. Directions on Google Maps
Discover Santa Monica's Legacy and Inspire the Next Generation. Bring your young explorers to ignite their passion for science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) education through exciting demonstrations and interactive experiences.
Schedule of Events
10:00 AM - Doors Open
10:15 AM - Welcome
11:00 AM - Movie Premier: Don’t miss the premier of a short film by a local high school student
11:30 AM – Mobility Panel: Hear from Big Blue Bus, Veo, and Archer Aviation about the future of getting around our city
1:00 PM - Girls in Aviation: Meet Shaesta Waiz, first Afghan-American Woman to Fly Around the World Solo, and Angel Flight West Executive Director Mary Hunter
1:30 PM - Ceremony: Color Guard & National Anthem; Awards Given by Mayor Lana Negrete, honoring first responders
Plus... bring the kids to hear the Beat Buds playing in the Kids Zone at 10:30AM, 12:00PM, and 2:00PM.
Don't miss this journey through history and into the future of mobility. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. This free event is open to the public - donations are welcome and greatly appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/L2TEQZFPZEEDL