Here are the events to look forward to year after year in Long Beach.
April 17-19, 2026
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.
April 4, 2026
Discover the annual Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival, one of the largest most anticipated annual events in Long Beach, celebrating rich Khmer traditions through food, music, dance and more. This year’s theme, “Peace Through Culture: Celebrating Unity Through Diversity,” is a reminder that Long Beach is stronger when its many parts come together.
April 29-May 3, 2026
The Congressional Cup is an annual match racing regatta presented by the Long Beach Yacht Club. This prestigious and thrilling yacht race takes place at the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, April 29 - May 3, 2026.
May 16–17, 2026
The Long Beach Pride is the second largest event in the city and one of the largest Pride events in the country. With about 80,000 participants, the two-day event features more than 250 marching groups and floats representing various religious, governmental, sponsor, and social organizations.
June
Honor and celebrate Black history and culture at the annual Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration, featuring live music, food, family activities and more along the Long Beach Waterfront.
October 10-11, 2026
The Marathon 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!
December
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Terrace Theater Plaza with the City’s annual tree-lighting event. Long Beach residents and visitors will also witness a holiday light display as more than 500,000 lights will illuminate the plaza nightly.
