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Cinco de Mayo is a popular cultural celebration here in the U.S. with the largest celebration taking place right here in Los Angeles. Although the holiday is not widely celebrated in Mexico, U.S. Cinco De Mayo has taken on a whole different meaning in the U.S. and is used as a way to celebrate Mexican
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158158 ViewsVanessa Romain served as a board member of the Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Parade for decades and worked on the first festival in 1984. She has worked a fulfilling career as a social worker, human rights activist, and leader with Southern California Women for Understanding. Below are some of her experiences working for
Read More135135 Views2ND & PCH – Cinco De Mayo Celebration From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., 2nd & PCH will be having a free Cinco De Mayo celebration with Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi performances. There will be free balloon twisting and face painting on Seaport Way for kids along with fiesta character performances and meet &
Read More194194 ViewsPride is an important celebration that commemorates the progress made in the advancement of LGBTQ civil rights. These celebrations have played a vital role in providing a platform for members of the community to advocate for equality, express their identities, and celebrate love and acceptance. The history of where Pride events all started is notably
Read More175175 ViewsHello Long Beach! Here are some local news highlights to kick off the week of May 1st, 2023. Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine partners with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to offer summer programs The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation has gifted the city of Long Beach a $62,430 grant for Parks, Recreation and Marine’s
Read More214214 ViewsThe Long Beach Fashion Exposure will be hosting their first runway show next Saturday, May 6th, at the Long Beach Scottish Rite from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to raise awareness and funds Lupus awareness. This event is dedicated to bringing together designers of all skill levels to showcase their designs for Beauty and Pain,
Read More287287 ViewsIndulge in Belmont Shores Chocolate Festival this Saturday. Satisfy your sweet tooth with an array of chocolate treats, sweets and drinks from over 25 participating businesses while enjoying live music, contests and fun for people of all ages. Second street will become a sweet stroll featuring several Long Beach businesses like Belmont Shore’s Cinnaholic who
Read More199199 ViewsTry something new this year and find your niche within the city. There are several opportunities that give Long Beachians the chance to get involved, learn new skills, and make new friends while doing the hobbies they enjoy. Here are seven local groups to check out around Long Beach welcoming you to become a part of something bigger.
Read More136136 ViewsOh, Winter. The holidays are over, school is back in session, and it’s still kinda cold and dark (and sometimes rainy). Finding things to do with the kids in the Winter is always tough because there’s a lull in some of the regular happenings as everyone adjusts to post-holiday life. But don’t worry! We’re sharing
Read More206206 ViewsOn January 27th, we will observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This day marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a concentration camp in Nazi Germany and site of one of history’s most heinous acts: The genocide of over six million Jews. On this day, we pause to honor those whose lives were taken during
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