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Calendar of Events

City of Long Beach Blood Drive

Free Summer Concert Series on the Beach

46th Annual Beach Biathlon

Farmers' Market

Arts In The Plaza

Waterfront Warriors 5K

Waterfront Warriors Welcome Parade

City Council Meeting

Recycling: Paper & Cardboard

Farmers' Market

Zoning Board Meeting

Free Summer Concert Series on the Beach

Farmers' Market

Arts In The Plaza

Long Beach Film Festival

Kiefer Swim Paddle Run

Sea City Vintage Market

News In Our City

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Bayfront Resiliency Planning Study

We want to hear from you! The City of Long Beach Bayfront Resiliency Planning Study needs your input. The survey is open and will help define the vision and goals for the redevelopment of the Bayfront Project Area.
To learn more about this once in a generation opportunity to transform our Bayfront visit the website here.
To take the online survey, visit: click here.
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Summer Blood Drive

Save a life by donating blood at the City of Long Beach Summer Blood Drive taking place at the Magnolia Center, 650 Magnolia Blvd from 2pm - 8pm on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Click here to make an appointment.
Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome if capacity permits. Call 516-705-7414.
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Biathlon

Registration is underway for the City of Long Beach's 46th Annual Beach Biathlon on Saturday, July 18, 2026. This year's event honors Austin Gibbons, a life-long Long Beach resident and avid surfer and surf instructor who shared his passion with all, including those with special needs. Austin was a regular at the Beach Biathlon, and this year, we're racing in his memory—“This one's for Austin!”



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Movie Nights on the Beach

Join us for Movie Night on the Beach, Saturday, July 18! Head over to Grand Boulevard Beach for our special 250th Anniversary showing of National Treasure! Movie starts at dark—don't miss it! Don't forget your beach chair!
Future movies on the beach...
Saturday, August 15 - Supermam 2025 on Edwards Blvd beach
Friday, September 4 - JAWS on Laurelton Blvd beach.
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Fireworks Display

The City of Long Beach Fireworks Display will take place on Friday, July 10, 2026 at dark. The fireworks will be visible from anywhere along the boardwalk and beachfront. Head down to the beach of your choice and enjoy the show! The rain date is Saturday, July 11.

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Arts & Crafts Boardwalk Festival

The City of Long Beach Arts & Crafts Boardwalk Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 & 12, 2026 from 10am - 6pm. 

More than 200 vendors line our beautiful boardwalk between Long Beach Blvd and Edwards Blvd to show and sell their creative works and merchandise.  A number of local organizations and businesses will also join us.  Thousands of residents and visitors browse and shop for unique gifts and treasures. In addition, shoppers can enjoy a bounty of traditional fair food from our food vendors.  

 Thank you to our sponsor, Episcopal Health Services.

Long Beach City Hall At a Glance

Explore links to various City Departments and Services.

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Parks & Recreation

Programs and athletics, as well as facility and park information and hours of operation.
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Transparency Portal

Access to a wide-range of current & archived records to increase government transparency.
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Sanitation & Recycling

Schedules and information on what to and what not to recycle and details on bulk pickup.
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Agendas & Minutes

Upcoming public meetings including dates, agendas & minutes for City Council, Zoning Board and more.
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Buses & Transportation

Information on bus passes, schedules, fares, trolleys, and so much more. Also includes para transit & accessibility.
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Ocean Beach Park

Information on beach passes, hours of operation, beach safety, surfing beach schedule and more.
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Special Events

Long Beach offers an array of special events including the Summer Arts & Crafts Boardwalk Fairs, races, volleyball tournaments, and beach concerts. Events continue through the Fall and Winter with the Fall Festival, Electric Light Parade and more.

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Water Quality Report

The City of Long Beach is committed to ensuring that you and your family receive the highest quality water!
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Lb Ready : Preparedness

Sign up to receive emergency alerts and severe weather warnings that could directly impact you and your family.

City of Long Beach is able to send you emergency alerts via text message, email, pager, or voice mail!

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Service Requests

City of Long Beach residents can report non-emergency issues through the online request page.   Report issues such as, potholes, street light outages, or sanitation issues. You can also make an appointment for bulk pickup.  

Please note: the Mobile App is no longer available.

Visit the Service Request Page