The Armed Forces Day Parade in Torrance, which was first produced in 1960, is the longest running military parade sponsored by a city.
It is held annually on Armed Forces Day, and runs down Torrance Boulevard.
The parade features military vehicles, school bands, and prominent community members.

The Torrance Cultural Arts Center hosts cultural events year-round.
 In partnership with the City of Torrance, the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation (TOCA) provides diverse cultural, educational and entertainment experiences.
Additional performances are provided by the Torrance Performing Arts Consortium, including The Aerospace Players, Torrance Art Museum, Los Cancioneros Master Chorale, South Bay Ballet, South Bay Conservatory, and The Torrance Symphony.

In the 2010 Rose Parade, City of Torrance's entry won the top Lathrop K. Leishman trophy for its Garden of Dreams float, judged as the "Most Beautiful Non-Commercial" float.

In 2011, Torrance won the Tournament Volunteers' Trophy for best floral design of parade theme under 35 feet in length.

In 2012, the city's entry won the Governor's Trophy for best depiction of life in California.

In 2015, an entry honoring Rose Parade Grand Marshal Louis Zamperini won the Theme trophy for excellence in presenting parade theme.

In 2016, the City of Torrance float won the Princess trophy for most beautiful float 35 feet and under.
The Armed Forces Day Parade in Torrance, which was first produced in 1960, is the longest running military parade sponsored by a city. It is held annually on Armed Forces Day, and runs down Torrance Boulevard. The parade features military vehicles, school bands, and prominent community members.
The Torrance Cultural Arts Center hosts cultural events year-round.  In partnership with the City of Torrance, the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation (TOCA) provides diverse cultural, educational and entertainment experiences. Additional performances are provided by the Torrance Performing Arts Consortium, including The Aerospace Players, Torrance Art Museum, Los Cancioneros Master Chorale, South Bay Ballet, South Bay Conservatory, and The Torrance Symphony.
In the 2010 Rose Parade, City of Torrance's entry won the top Lathrop K. Leishman trophy for its Garden of Dreams float, judged as the "Most Beautiful Non-Commercial" float.
In 2011, Torrance won the Tournament Volunteers' Trophy for best floral design of parade theme under 35 feet in length.
In 2012, the city's entry won the Governor's Trophy for best depiction of life in California.
In 2015, an entry honoring Rose Parade Grand Marshal Louis Zamperini won the Theme trophy for excellence in presenting parade theme.
In 2016, the City of Torrance float won the Princess trophy for most beautiful float 35 feet and under.
Torrance, California