2010 file photo of Long Beach Veterans Day Parade
Both the parade and community fair will take place on Atlantic Avenue, with the parade stretching from Houghton Park to the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, and the community fair being held between the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library and 60th Street, according to Richardson’s office.
The Veteran’s Day Celebration will feature live music, food vendors and a beer garden, according to the press release.
“Our annual Veterans Day Celebration is back and better than ever.” Richardson stated in the press release. “I’m looking forward to spending the day with friends and neighbors as we honor the contributions of our local veterans and their dedication to country and community.”
The City of Long Beach and Councilmember Richardson are sponsoring the 2019 Veteran’s Day Celebration with funding help from the Port of Long Beach and the Long Beach Airport, according to the press release.
Great the Vets parade will continue.
I have participated in the parade for several years and enjoyed the celebration in the park.
Atlantic Ave should not be closed all day; what a waste of money and manpower for the district.
The last two years the attendance has been low and it is too spread out on Atlantic. There was not enough signage to let people know what was taking place. It was very confusing.
Celebration in the park there is more community fellowship and involvement.
if anyone knows anyone with ada transports that would be willing to take wheelchair veterans from long beach va to parade so as they can participate n return to va after event please contact sci pva office long beach va calif . ph dick@pvaca.org or phone 7203084972 dick fulton or major lewis 7607134674. tx so very much .