December
36th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade
December 1, 2018 at 6 p.m.
More than 100 entries include bands, homemade floats and Santa Claus. This year’s theme is “Christmas in Paradise”.
(562) 434-3066
www.belmontshore.org
Christmas at the Queen Mary
November 23, 2018 – January 6, 2019
Come enjoy Christmas with the Queen Mary – see website for details.
(877) 342-0752
www.queenmary.com/events/chill
Naples Island Boat Parade
December 8, 2018 at 6 p.m.
This annual parade is held in the canals of Naples Island. View a spectacular display of decorated boats as they sail through the charming canals.
www.naplesca.com
36th Annual Parade of 1,000 Lights
December 15, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Shoreline Yacht Club presents the 36th Annual Parade of 1,000 Lights. Best place to view the decorated vessels will be at Shoreline Village, Rainbow Harbor and from the Queen Mary.
(562) 435-4093
www.shorelineyachtclub.com
January 2019
Whale Watching Through March
Observe the annual migration of the Pacific Gray Whale from the arctic to the warm lagoons of Baja, California.
(562) 436-3645
February
Queen Mary Scotsfest
February 16 & 17, 2019
Pipe bands, highland dancing, parades, competitions, exhibits and performances along with Scottish food and drinks.
(877) 342-0738
www.queenmary.com/events/scotsfestival/
April
Formula DRIFT
April 5-6, 2019
With a high-speed entry and very tight spacing between the cars and walls, there is no room for mistakes, making the opening round of the Formula DRIFT season one of the most exciting drift events of the year.
www.formulad.com
Grand Prix of Long Beach
April 12-14, 2019
Dubbed the largest street race in the country, come see race cars reach speeds of up to 200 miles per hour while zipping through the streets of downtown Long Beach. The Grand Prix of Long Beach is the largest event in the city drawing in a crowd of around 170,000 spectators.
(888)-82Speed
www.GPLB.com
Congressional Cup
TBD
Don’t miss this International, world-class yachting event.
(562) 598-9401
www.lbyc.org
May
Tour of Long Beach
TBD
Check out one of the premiere bicycle fundraising events on the West Coast as the Tour of Long Beach supports pediatric cancer research at Miller Children’s Hospital of Long Beach.
www.touroflongbeach.com
Long Beach Pride Festival & Parade
May 18 & 19, 2019
The Long Beach Pride is the second largest event in the city and one of the largest Pride events in the country. With about 100,000 participants, the two day event features more than 250 marching groups and floats representing various religious, governmental, sponsor and social organizations.
(562) 987-9191
www.longbeachpride.com
June
The 87th Annual Long Beach Sea Festival
Summer 2019
Dozens of waterside events including: kids sailing competitions, the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival and the Great Sand Sculpture event.
(562) 570-3204
www.longbeachseafestival.com
July
July 3rd Big Bang on the Bay
July 3, 2019
Celebrate Independence Day early! Enjoy a family style barbeque and live music. Fireworks will go off over Alamitos Bay at 9 p.m. Visit our website for more complete details on dinner and packages.
(562) 493-1100
www.boathouseonthebay.com
69th Annual Catalina Ski Race
July 20, 2019
See 110 super boats racing between Long Beach
and Catalina Island. 8 a.m.
www.catalinaskirace.net
August
Dine LBC
August 3-11, 2019
A one week dining event showcasing Long Beach restaurants! Held annually, Dine LBC features value-oriented three course menus from dozens of Long Beach’s best restaurants in twelve unique neighborhoods throughout the city.
www.DineLBC.com
32nd Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival
August 9-11, 2019
Take top jazz artists of the year, set them atop a grassy knoll in a beautiful lagoon and you’ve got the Long Beach Jazz Festival. You’ll also find a wonderful variety of food, displays of art and much more.
(562) 424-0013
www.longbeachjazzfestival.com
September
Annual Grecian Festival
August 31-September 2, 2019
Labor Day Weekend
Enjoy authentic Greek food, game booths and entertainment. Hours: Noon–9 p.m., all three days.
(562) 494-8929
www.lbgreekfest.org
New Blues Festival
August 31-September 2, 2019
The New Blues Festival features top headliners. The Festival will be located at El Dorado Regional Park, 7550 East Spring Street.
(562) 762-8317
www.newbluesfestival.com
E Hula Mau (Hula Festival)
August 31-September 2, 2019
A three-day Hula event at the Terrace Theater and Seaside Meeting rooms.
(619) 991-6266
www.ehulamau.org
30th Annual Belmont Car Show
September 8, 2019
The largest one-day car show on the West Coast attracts car enthusiasts from around the world.
(562) 434-3066
www.belmontshore.org
October
Queen Mary Dark Harbor
September - October, 2019
Explore mazes filled with Monsters, Maniacs and Mutants aboard a 1930s ocean liner, The Queen Mary. Add raging dance parties with live bands for an October celebration of the macabre.
(877) 600-4313
www.queenmary.com/events/dark-harbor
JetBlue Long Beach Marathon
October 11-13, 2019
Course runs along the waterfront a vast majority of the time and a half marathon course that’s strictly beachfront property. Take part in the Marathon, Half Marathon, Bike Tour, Wheelchair Marathon or 5k run.
(562) 795-8900
www.runlongbeach.com
Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade
October, 2019
More than 550 dogs dressed in Halloween costumes will parade along the sidewalks of Belmont Shore.
www.hautedogs.org