Long Beach events
Long Beach, California has grown from a somewhat sleepy Navy town to a booming
metropolis in the past few decades, and now rivals some of its larger Southern
California neighbors as a destination for great events. There is always something
going on at the Long Beach Museum of Art, and Long Beach is proud to be home
to the Museum of Latin American Art, the only museum devoted to fine Latin art
in the western United States! Long Beach also hosts a large marathon each fall,
with runners from around the world competing on the city streets. These same
streets come alive each spring with the running of the Long Beach Grand Prix,
one of the most popular auto racing events held in North America. The amazing
Aquarium of the Pacific holds events for the whole family each year, and regardless
of your taste in music there is sure to be a live show each evening that will
have you up and dancing. Long Beach is a city on the move, so come out to the
shore to see what the buzz is all about.
Just in case the Pacific Ocean, the
beaches, the sights, and activities in Long Beach aren't enough, just wait
to you take a look at our list of Long Beach events!
With over 200 events a year, you'll find that extra bit of excitement just
waiting for you jump in! And Long Beach loves to celebrate just about
anything with everything
from chocolate festivals, to water ski races, children's festivals to Christmas
Tree lightings, and Grand Prix Racing to Martin Luther King Jr. parades! With
something for every interest, and every month of the year, you can experience
all the fun and excitement these events generate! And you are steps away from
all the activities with something happening in every section of the city. Dive
into all this energy and your vacation will take off! Check out our list of
some of our favorite Long Beach events, and make your plans today!
Annual Pow wow
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach
A great annual tradition featuring live Native American dancing as well as arts, crafts, music,food and great fun! Call 562-985-8528 for details and ticket prices.
Belmont Shore Community Chocolate Festival
Belmont Shore
Long Beach
www.belmontshore.org
Celebrate this most excellent epicurean delight with homemade chocolate deserts, and desserts from the 2nd Street restaurants. Live music and kids get a chocolate pie eating contest! See website for details!
Blues Festival
CSLUB Athletic Field
Long Beach
www.kkjz.org
The best in Blues comes to Long Beach! This 2 day event features some the best blues artists in the region and the nation! See website for details.
Catalina Ski Race
700 Queens Way Drive
Long Beach
www.catalinaskirace.com
The best and fastest water ski race in the world! The best of the best water skiers try their talents in this 62 mile race to Catalina! A thrilling race and a great time for all!
Children's Festival
Long Beach Museum of Art
Long Beach
Annual festival featuring music, dances, interactive and hands-on activities for children of all ages. Plenty of surprises every year, too!
Ice Dogs Hockey
300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach
www.icedogshockey.com
Check out some great hockey action with Long Beach's contribution to the sport.See website for schedule and ticket prices.
Long Beach Bayou Festival
Queen Mary Events Park
Long Beach
www.longbeachfestival.hoestead.com
New Orleans comes to Long Beach a this annaul festival. Sample the finest in Creole cooking, arts, crafts, and vendors. Live music for the enjoying and lots of activities during the whole weekend! See website for details!
Long Beach Jazz Festival
Rainbow Lagoon Park
Long Beach
www.longbeachjazzfestival.com
3 day festival of the Jazz you'll ever hear! Come for the great outdoor setting, food, arts, crafts and vendor, too! See website for more information.
Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade and Celebration
Martin Luther King Blvd.
Long Beach
The day starts with a multi-cultural parade and then continues with live music and entertainment, food, general merchandise and vending booths, as well as numerous activities for the whole family! A great annual tradition.
Queen Mary Tree Lighting Ceremony
aboard the Queen Mary
Long Beach
www.queenmary.com
Come and spend the day on the Queen Mary and see the lighting of their always beautiful Christmas Tree! Also make plans for their incredible New Year's Eve Celebration as well! See website for details.
Seal Beach Classic Car show
Main Street on Seal Beach
Long Beach
Check out the classics and take a walk down memory lane of automobiles. Great annual showcase for the car lovers out there! Call 562-799-0179 for details.
Toyota Grand Prix
3000 Pacific Avenue
Long Beach
www.longbeachgp.com
Called California's Fastest Beach Party with the best in open-wheel race car competition. Great opportunity for some Celebrity sightings as well! See website for information.
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