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Calendar of Events

City Council Meeting

Recycling: Glass, Metal & Plastic

Farmers' Market

Beach Park Opens Seven Days a Week

Juneteenth Closures

Farmers' Market

Arts In The Plaza

Chamber of Commerce Vendor Fair

Mount Sinai South Nassau Health Fair

Chamber of Commerce Vendor Fair

Recycling: Paper & Cardboard

Farmers' Market

Zoning Board Meeting

Arts In The Plaza

Farmers' Market

News In Our City

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Flag Day

The Joint Veterans Organization in cooperation with the City of Long Beach will hold a Flag Day Ceremony, Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 1:30pm. The ceremony takes place at the Long Beach Recreation Campus on the bay. All are encouraged to join Veterans and City officials as they pay tribute to and celebrate the American Flag and all it stands for.
 
Please bring your tattered, worn or unserviceable U.S. Flags for dignified disposal by burning.
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Junior Lifeguards

Registration is now open for the Long Beach Junior Lifeguards Program.  New for 2026, 9-year-olds can participate!  The program is now open to children ages 9–15.   Join us for an unforgettable summer of swimming, ocean safety, fitness & conditioning, teamwork & leadership, and beach games & competitions.

 

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Fabulous Fourth of July 4K & 1K

The Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation will hold the Annual Fabulous Fourth of July 4K Race & 1K Children's Fun Run in Memory of Sgt. Sean Ryan on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Registration begins at 6:30am at Laurelton Boulevard and the boardwalk. The fun run begins 8:00am and the 4K at 8:30am.  Click here to download an application or to register online.

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Movie Nights on the Beach

The City of Long Beach is pleased to present the 2026 Long Beach Movie Nights summer lineup!

All movies will begin at dark.
Saturday, June 27- Zootopia 2 - Pacific Blvd Beach
Saturday, July 18 - National Treasure - Grand Blvd Beach
Saturday, August 15 - Superman 2025 - Edwards Blvd Beach
Friday, September 4 - JAWS - Laurelton Blvd Beach
 
Don't forget your beach chair!
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Progress and Promise: Moving Long Beach Forward

In this issue of the City Council Update, you can read all about Public Safety Upgrades, Groundbreaking Enhancements at the Rec, Infrastructure Improvements, and “Shining” accomplishments for Summer 2026. This summer, get ready for more concerts by the sea, more beach access mats on our beaches, and the expansion of our “Ticket Booths to Paradise” program that has transformed our booths into works of art. (Read More)

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Ocean Beach Park Opens Tomorrow!

The Ocean Beach Park officially opens tomorrow, Saturday, May 23rd, and will be open weekends only through June 14 (plus Memorial Day Monday).
Lifeguards are on duty weekends only. We want everyone to enjoy our beaches safely. Only swim when a lifeguard is on duty. Beach passes are required from 9:00am - 6:00pm.
Click here for more information.

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