This Thursday, June 17, residents who receive their COVID-19 vaccine at the Aquarium of the Pacific will receive free admission afterwards.
The “Sharks for Shots” campaign is the latest incentive offered by the City of Long Beach to encourage individuals to get vaccinated against COVD-19. The vaccination clinic will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Aquarium’s outdoor plaza.
“We continue to offer the COVID-19 vaccine at various sites throughout the city and this clinic provides a great opportunity to see sharks too,” Mayor Robert Garcia said. “We appreciate the Aquarium of the Pacific for partnering with us to motivate people to get vaccinated.”
Individuals who receive their first dose of the vaccine will receive free admission for themselves and one guest on Thursday night. Complimentary parking is available.
Individuals who can’t attend the vaccine event on Thursday night can also receive a COVID-19 vaccination in the following ways:
- Long Beach Convention Center, located at 300 E. Ocean Blvd., on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m.; Thursdays from noon to 6 p.m.; Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Mobile community clinics at Admiral Kidd, MacArthur and Houghton Parks
- Mobile vaccination vehicles for homebound individuals and people in hard-hit neighborhoods
- Mobile vaccination at local schools, including Cabrillo High School on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Grant Elementary on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Washington Middle School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Evening vaccinations at Long Beach City College Pacific Coast Campus (PCC), located at 1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Every Wednesday throughout the month of June, The Habit Burger will be onsite providing complimentary meals to everyone receiving the vaccine. Meals will also be provided to children under 12 when accompanying a vaccinated individual.
