long Beach & Belmont Shore Events Calendar

30 Minute Beach Cleanup
January 19, 2019

We meet on the 3rd Sat. of each month at 10 a.m. at 1 S. Granada Ave. (@ Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 90803) in Belmont Shore, as we help to rid the beach of trash and debris. JUST SHOW UP a few minutes early and be sure to enter the parking lot at the Belmont Pool on Bennett Ave.
Bags and gloves are provided by the Long Beach Dept. of Parks Recreation & Marine
Official website >>> www.justinrudd.com/beachcleanup.html

February 9, 2019
Chocolate Festival & Spring Sweets

1:00 - 4:00pm Along 2nd Street Belmont Shore
This is a free event, but the purchase of tickets is required to sample chocolates.$10.00 per book of tickets. Available at the event.
See map >>> Belmont Shore - Official website >>> www.belmontshore.org

Bulldog Beauty Contest
February 10, 2019  

Justin Rudd's annual Bulldog beauty contest
For further information >>> www.hautedogs.org

Minute Beach Cleanup
February 16, 2019

We meet on the 3rd Sat. of each month at 10 a.m. at 1 S. Granada Ave. (@ Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 90803) in Belmont Shore, as we help to rid the beach of trash and debris. JUST SHOW UP a few minutes early and be sure to enter the parking lot at the Belmont Pool on Bennett Ave. Bags and gloves are provided by the Long Beach Dept. of Parks Recreation & Marine - Official website >>> www.beachcleanup.org/

24th Annual Scottish Festival & Games
February 16-17, 2019

Come help us celebrate the Scottish Heritage of the Queen Mary. 9am - 6pm
Official website >>> www.queenmary.com

Dine Out Long Beach
February 24 thru March 2, 2019

Get your grub on during Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0 presented by Gazette Newspapers. Why 2.0? Because it’s oh so delicious. No tickets needed and no passes required. Simply dine at any participating restaurant and enjoy value-oriented prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner at some of the city’s best restaurants. 
Official website >>> www.dineoutlongbeach.com

Dine Out Long Beach
February 24 thru March 2, 2019

Get your grub on during Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0 presented by Gazette Newspapers. Why 2.0? Because it’s oh so delicious. No tickets needed and no passes required. Simply dine at any participating restaurant and enjoy value-oriented prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner at some of the city’s best restaurants. 

Official website >>> www.dineoutlongbeach.com

Long Beach Mardi Gras
March 2, 2019


SAVE THE DATE!! The annual LONG BEACH MARDI GRAS at Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor returns on Saturday, March 2, 2019! Join us for live music, food specials, and more 12pm – 5pm throughout Shoreline Village, and of course, our annual MARDI GRAS PARADE at a new earlier time – 2pm!

One of the largest annual free community events in Long Beach, California,#MardiGrasLB invites you to join thousands of cheering revelers as Shoreline Village hosts an afternoon of music, art, festivities, and more. Join folks of all ages in dressing up, dancing, and making merry along Long Beach’s beautiful Rainbow Harbor!

Of course, the highlight of our annual family-friendly celebration is our Long Beach Mardi Gras PARADE!! All are welcome! Participation is FREE!! Let us know you’re coming by signing up for the Parade at www.longbeachmardigras.com!

Join us at our Grandstand on the grass just north of Yard House as our favorite Mistress of Ceremonies Jewels Long Beach returns for her third year announces our Parade participants throughout the parade!

Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 12 PM – 5 PM
401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, California 90802

Shoreline Village parking will sell out for this event. In the event that you arrive after our lot (401-435 Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach, CA 90802) is full, we recommend parking in either of the lots listed below:

• Long Beach Convention Center “Pine Avenue” lot, Pine Ave/Seaside Way (next to Convention Center), Long Beach, CA 90802
◦ Parking is $15 per car per entry

• Aquarium Parking/Queensway Bay Garage, 99 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
◦ Self-Park:
▪ The first 30 minutes are free
▪ 30 min to 1.5 hours – $3
▪ 1.5 to 2.5 hours – $6
▪ 2.5 to 4 hours – $9
▪ 4 to 5 hours – $12
▪ 5 to 8 hours – $15
▪ 8 to 24 hours – $16
▪ Daily Max – $16

Official website >>> www.shorelinevillage.com


30 Minute Beach Cleanup
March 16, 2019

WE MEET on the 3rd Sat. of each month at 10 a.m. at 1 S. Granada Ave. (@ Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 90803) in Belmont Shore, as we help to rid the beach of trash and debris. JUST SHOW UP a few minutes early and be sure to enter the parking lot at the Belmont Pool on Bennett Ave.
BAGS AND GLOVES are provided by the Long Beach Dept. of Parks Recreation & Marine
Official website >>> www.justinrudd.com/beachcleanup.html

55th Annual Congressional Cup Sailboat Regatta
April 2-7, 2019

Viewing area at the end Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
Official website >>> http://www.lbyc.org


7th Annual Roar in the Shore
April 10, 2019

5p to 8pm
2nd Street & Corona & Covina on the south side of the street Belmont Shore
ADMISSION IS FREE

Experience part of the...Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
Race cars on display, Driver autographs, and a racing simulator
Live Band and more... Official website >>> www.belmontshore.org/roar-in-the-shore

Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
April 12-14, 2019

44th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
Tickets are available now.
Official website >>> www.gplb.com

30 Minute Beach Cleanup
April 20, 2019

We meet on the 3rd Sat. of each month at 10 a.m. at 1 S. Granada Ave. (@ Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 90803) in Belmont Shore, as we help to rid the beach of trash and debris. JUST SHOW UP a few minutes early and be sure to enter the parking lot at the Belmont Pool on Bennett Ave.

Bags and gloves are provided by theLong Beach Dept. of Parks Recreation & Marine
Official website >>> www.justinrudd.com/beachcleanup.html

Huate Dog Easter Parade
April 21, 2019

Easter Sunday, April 16 2:30 p.m., sidewalks of 2nd St. between Park and Nieto avenues, Belmont Shore, Long Beach
Official website >>> www.hautedogs.org

30 Minute Beach Cleanup
May 18, 2019 

We met on the 3rd Sat. of each month at 10 a.m. at 1 S. Granada Ave. (@ Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 90803) in Belmont Shore, as we help to rid the beach of trash and debris. JUST SHOW UP a few minutes early and be sure to enter the parking lot at the Belmont Pool on Bennett Ave.

Bags and gloves are provided by the Long Beach Dept. of Parks Recreation & Marine
Official website >>> www.beachcleanup.org

Long Beach Gay Pride Parade & Festival
May 18-19, 2019

Official website >>> www.longbeachpride.com

Stroll, Shop & Savor 5:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
May 15-16, 2019

Over 30 restaurants participate in the Stroll, Shop & Savor. Sample food throughout the evening and visit the many wonderful retail stores in Belmont Shore..
Tickets for this event may be purchased starting at 5:00 p.m. in front of the Washington Mutual Bank @ 5200 E. 2nd Street . Each ticket book contains 12 tickets for $10.00. Each restaurant will charge different ticket amounts for each item. 
Official website >>> www.belmontshore.org/stroll-savor

The 11th Annual Wrigley River Run & Tadpole Trot
June 1, 2019

The event starts and ends at the corner of Pacific and Willow. There will be a 5k Run at 7:30am and a 5k walk starting at 7:35am followed by the 10k at 8:15am and a kids run at 9:30am. 
Official website >>> www.wrigleyriverrun.com

30 Minute Beach Cleanup
June 15, 2019

We meet on the 3rd Sat. of each month at 10 a.m. at 1 S. Granada Ave. (@ Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 90803) in Belmont Shore, as we help to rid the beach of trash and debris. JUST SHOW UP a few minutes early and be sure to enter the parking lot at the Belmont Pool on Bennett Ave.

Bags and gloves are provided by the Long Beach Dept. of Parks Recreation & Marine
Official website >>> www.beachcleanup.org

Long Beach Bayou Festival
June date to be announced

This is the one summer festival you will not want to miss.  For 20 years the Long Beach Bayou festival has offered the best family oriented entertainment.  Each year we bring together a mix of authentic Louisiana music, creole food and arts & craft vendors to the Rainbow Lagoon Park for a weekend of music, dancing and fun.
Official website >>> www.longbeachbayou.com

Stroll, Shop & Savor
June 19-20, 2019

5:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Over 30 restaurants participate in the Stroll, Shop & Savor. Sample food throughout the evening and visit the many wonderful retail stores in Belmont Shore..
Tickets for this event may be purchased starting at 5:00 p.m. in front of the Washington Mutual Bank @ 5200 E. 2nd Street . Each ticket book contains 12 tickets for $10.00. Each restaurant will charge different ticket amounts for each item.
Official website >>> www.belmontshore.org/stroll-savor

The City of Long Beach Presents;
Long Beach Sea Festival

Events throughout the months of June, July and August. Outrigger Regatta, Naples Island Swim, Tiki Beach Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Kid's Fishing Rodeo, Kite Surfing Expo and much more!
Official website >>> long Beach Sea Festival 

Moonlight Movies on the Beach -
2019 dates to be announced

Movies on The Beach start at dusk.
(approx. 8 p.m.)

Please come and enjoy the fun, it's FREE / Refreshments available
For further information please see >>> www.alfredosbeachclub.com