A December To Remember
What Holiday celebration and free resources
Who New Generations
When Saturday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where 2426 Santa Fe Ave.
More Info During this event free haircuts, toys, clothes, popcorn and more will be given to community members.
4th Annual Parol Lantern Festival
What Christmas celebration
Who Downtown Long Beach Alliance and more
When Saturday, Dec. 18 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where Intersection of Pine Ave. and 5th St.
More Info A free community celebration highlighting the Filipino Christmas tradition of parol lanterns.
Winter in Willmore
What Holiday celebration
Who Willmore City Heritage Association and more
When Saturday, Dec. 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where Drake Park, 951 Maine Ave.
More Info The community is invited to celebrate the holidays together. The event will include snow, art activities, face painting, live music and food. Attendees are asked to bring canned foods to donate.
Village Road Christmas Pop-Up
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Mae’s Pop Up Market and more
When Saturday, Dec. 18 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where 4405 E Village Rd.
More Info A variety of small business vendors will be selling their products.
Naples Boat Parade
What Holiday celebration
Who Naples Boat Parade
When Saturday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m.
Where Naples Canal
More Info A parade of large and small decorated boats will travel through the canal. More information can be found at naplesca.com
Ugly Sweater Bike Ride
What Community bicycle ride
Who Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Sunday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m.
Where Los Cerritos Park, on Country Club Drive south of Bixby Road
More Info A community group bike ride for all ages. Participants are encouraged to wear ugly Christmas sweaters.
Holiday Festival
What Christmas celebration
Who My Ancestors’ Dreams
When Sunday, Dec. 19 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where 1480 E 28th St.
More Info A free holiday celebration for the community. Each child receives a free gift. Everyone is asked to wear a mask.
Meet Santa
What Photos with Santa
Who Kathie Sitton
When Sunday, Dec. 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where Corner of Appian Way and Pomona Drive
More Info Community members are invited to have their photos taken with Santa. To reserve a photo time, text 1-714-864-1405.
Blues Holiday Concert
What Live music
Who Long Beach Blues Society
When Sunday, Dec. 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where Cesar Chavez Park, 401 Golden Ave.
More Info A free holiday blues concert for the community.
Carols & Beer
What Holiday celebration
Who Ten Mile Brewing
When Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where 1136 E Willow St.
More Info The community is invited to listen to Christmas carols while enjoying beer. Food will also be available for purchase.
