The event will kick off in front of the California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Pyramid at 11am.
“I am thrilled to see how Beach Streets is embraced by the community,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia. “Beach Streets University will be a great way to build a connection with CSULB’s students, staff, faculty and all Long Beach residents.”
The event route includes Atherton Street in front of CSULB, Bellflower Boulevard and Los Coyotes Diagonal, and Spring Street, between Bellflower Boulevard and Studebaker Road.
“Beach Streets is a terrific, local event that brings ours neighbors, businesses, and community groups together,” said 5th District Councilmember Stacy Mungo. “We’re excited for this wonderful celebration full of outdoor activities, music, food and family fun, to captivate the east side of town.”
This year’s event will include live performances by Long Beach local bands such as Knyght Ryder, Forest of Tongue and Big Sun.
Participants can also watch BMX freestyle team demonstrations while cruising along the route.
Whaley Park will be home to the Kids Hub, where children can engage in fun activities like decorating bikes and rock climbing, and there will be a public skate park at the Extreme Hub, located at the end of the route on Spring Street and Palo Verde Avenue.
“Last November, Beach Streets Midtown covered the west end of the 4th District along the Anaheim Corridor,” said Councilmember Daryl Supernaw. “I am excited to see this upcoming event take place in the east end of our district.”
Thousands of people participated in the City’s first three open-street events, according to city officials. Beach Streets Uptown took place June 6, 2015. Beach Streets Downtown was on March 19, 2016. Beach Streets Midtown was Nov. 12, 2016.
“Beach Streets is always a great way to bring the community together and a great source of fun for the whole family,” said 3rd District Councilmember Suzie Price. “It’s an opportunity to get some fresh air and check out new neighborhoods.”
Many local businesses along the route, community groups and organizations participate in the event, promoting activities that encourage healthy living for the whole family.
Intersections for vehicle-crossing through Bellflower Boulevard, Los Coyotes Diagonal and Spring Street will be maintained along the route. Acceptable modes of transportation for the event are: bicycles, skates, rollerblades, skateboards and walking.
The only motorized vehicles allowed are ones officially marked as a means of transportation for those with disabilities.
An innovative digital guide, developed by Beacon Interactive, that uses Bluetooth low-energy beacons to send useful content about Beach Streets University to smartphones within a pre-defined area, is available for participant usage with event details.
Using the digital guide requires the installation of Google Chrome internet browser, and Bluetooth and Location Services must be turned on.
Those interested should look for the blue and white Physical Web icons posted around the event or visit beachstreets.com.
More information is available at beachstreets.com and facebook.com/BeachStreets.
The event may also be followed on Twitter and Instagram @BeachStreetsLB.
Source: City of LB
