Local Events
Here is the local event guide to some of the more static events in the LBC. These are must see events that made this city great. You can check out our Calendar section as well but add these ones to your list.
Long Beach Gran Prix America's Number One street race is an annual happening throughout Shoreline and Downtown.
Bayou and Mardi Gras Festival Cajun Dancing Music,Food, New Orleans Style Parades and much more. This is a great event for the whole family of all ages.
Long Beach Marathon Want to run one of the most scenic and flat courses in California? Choose to RUN Long Beach this year. Starting and finishing in Downtown Long Beach.
Long Beach Pride Festival Over the past several years, the Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Festival & Parade has become the 3rd largest in the nation, now attracting over 75,000 participants over the two-day celebration.
Jazz Festival The only Southern California Jazz Festival staged on a gorgeous grassy knoll in a beautiful Lagoon setting. Long Beach Jazz Festival features some of the top artists of the year and includes VIP seating in an incredible outdoor setting with a great selection of food, art and much more. "Jazz", an experience you will never forget!
Lobster Festival The Original Lobster Festival has become a tradition to over thousands of festival goers annually. We combine local popular artists, Swing, Salsa, R&B/Motown, Decades 70s/80s Dance Bands, tons of Fresh Live Maine Lobsters steamed in the World’s Largest Cooker prepared and served by Bristol Farms Master Chef for that mouth watering taste, giant food court, children’s area, dance floor, two stages and beach bars to create the largest Lobster Festival outside of Maine, right here in Southern California.