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Calendar of Events

Recycling: Paper & Cardboard

Farmers' Market

Free Summer Concert Series on the Beach

Planning Board Meeting

Fireworks Display

Farmers' Market

Arts in the Plaza

Arts & Crafts Boardwalk Festival

Arts & Crafts Boardwalk Festival

Board of Ethics Meeting

City Council Meeting

Recycling: Glass, Metal & Plastic

Farmers' Market

Free Summer Concert Series on the Beach

City of Long Beach Blood Drive

45th Annual Biathlon

Arts in the Plaza

Farmers' Market

News In Our City

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Boardwalk Arts & Crafts Festival

Council President Finn and the City Council are thrilled to announce the return of the City of Long Beach Arts & Crafts Boardwalk Festival! Join us on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 & 13, 2025, from 10:00am to 6:00pm for a celebration of creativity and community.

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Concerts

Free Summer Concert Series on the Beach

The Department of Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce this year's Summer Concert Series line-up presented by the Boardwalk/Breeze. Kick off your shoes and enjoy the sand between your toes every Wednesday night at 7:00pm, starting July 2, 2025. Our concerts will rotate between Grand Boulevard, Edwards Boulevard, and Lincoln Boulevard. The series is free for both residents and visitors, offering an mix of musical styles from classic rock to country.

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Fireworks Display

Mark your calendars! The City of Long Beach Fireworks Display will take place on Friday, July 11 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 12.

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City Property Taxes

With many mortgage statements arriving this month, we wanted to remind residents that if your City property taxes are over $6,000 they are payable in one installment in July. It has come to our attention that some mortgage companies are mistakenly doubling escrow amounts under the assumption said tax payments are made twice a year. 

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City Hall Summer Hours

City Hall Summer Hours are now in effect. City Hall will be open from 9:00am to 4:00pm through September 15, 2025.
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Fabulous Fourth of July 4K & 1K

There is still time to register for the Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation Fabulous 4th of July 4K Race and Children's 1K Race. The race, in memory of Sgt. Sean Ryan of the Long Beach Police Department, will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025 and is a great way to celebrate the start of a healthy summer. The 1K Children's Fun Run will begin at 8:00 am and the 4K Race will begin at 8:30 am. Thank you to our Community Race Sponsor Shake Shack.

Click here to download an application or click here to register online.

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