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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach will hold its 2026 Veterans Day Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave. The free event will honor military veterans and recognize people currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
The family-friendly celebration will include live music, food trucks, a children's zone, a boot camp-style obstacle course and a beer garden for adults. Organizers encourage attendees to bring lawn chairs.
DJ and emcee Mr. Quick will perform throughout the event. The Satin Dollz, whose show features music and choreography from the 1940s Big Band Swing Era, are scheduled for 1:15 p.m. Long Beach tribute band Knyght Ryder will perform hits from the 1980s and 1990s at 2:30 p.m.
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A resource fair with more than 20 participating organizations will connect veterans and community members with support services, according to the city.
"On Veterans Day, we uplift, honor and recognize our veterans for their bravery and sacrifice," Mayor Rex Richardson said, adding that the celebration offers the community an opportunity to show its gratitude.
Ninth District Councilmember Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie said veterans' contributions continue after their military service and that the community has a responsibility to recognize them and connect them with resources.
The city is presenting the event in partnership with the Office of Veterans Support and the Long Beach Veterans Commission. It is funded through the city's General Fund.
More information is available at longbeach.gov/veteransday.
The family-friendly celebration will include live music, food trucks, a children's zone, a boot camp-style obstacle course and a beer garden for adults. Organizers encourage attendees to bring lawn chairs.
DJ and emcee Mr. Quick will perform throughout the event. The Satin Dollz, whose show features music and choreography from the 1940s Big Band Swing Era, are scheduled for 1:15 p.m. Long Beach tribute band Knyght Ryder will perform hits from the 1980s and 1990s at 2:30 p.m.
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A resource fair with more than 20 participating organizations will connect veterans and community members with support services, according to the city.
"On Veterans Day, we uplift, honor and recognize our veterans for their bravery and sacrifice," Mayor Rex Richardson said, adding that the celebration offers the community an opportunity to show its gratitude.
Ninth District Councilmember Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie said veterans' contributions continue after their military service and that the community has a responsibility to recognize them and connect them with resources.
The city is presenting the event in partnership with the Office of Veterans Support and the Long Beach Veterans Commission. It is funded through the city's General Fund.
More information is available at longbeach.gov/veteransday.
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