The Californer - Save the Date! Long Beach's 70th Annual Daisy Lane Parade Returns This December

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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach, CA - The streets of Long Beach will come alive with holiday cheer as the City and Seventh District Councilmember Roberto Uranga proudly present the 70th Annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. This beloved tradition will be followed by a night of festive entertainment on Sunday, Dec. 15.

Mayor Rex Richardson expressed his excitement for the upcoming parade, stating, "Year after year, the Daisy Lane Parade brings the community together to embrace the joys of community and the holiday season. Please join us as we celebrate the 70th year of this Long Beach tradition and enjoy family-friendly festivities and live entertainment."

The parade will kick off at 5 p.m. on Daisy Avenue at West Burnett Street and travel south down the east side of Daisy Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway. It will then make its way around the median and return up the west side of Daisy Avenue before concluding near West Hill Street and Maine Avenue around 7 p.m. A map of the complete parade route can be found on longbeach.gov/daisyparade.

Following the parade, a night of holiday entertainment will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at Daisy Avenue and 20th Street on the Daisy Lane median. The event will feature a variety of celebratory performances that are sure to spread joy and holiday spirit.

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Councilmember Roberto Uranga reflected on the significance of this milestone year for the Daisy Lane Parade, saying, "As we celebrate its 70th year, we look back on all the memories made and joy that this Long Beach staple has brought us. I am honored to welcome our community once again to create new memories as we travel down Daisy Lane."

Local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community groups are invited to participate in this year's parade by submitting an application by Dec. 2, 2024. For more information, interested parties can contact the Seventh District Council Office at 562.570.7777 or district7@longbeach.gov.

The Daisy Lane Parade has a rich history, dating back to 1953 when it was first organized by Gertrude Whittle. Originally working with the Long Beach City Council and Council of Churches, Whittle's efforts to decorate the grass median on Daisy Avenue with a Christmas Village and nativity scene gained participation from nearby residents and continued to grow over the years. Today, the parade is presented by the City and Seventh Council District and overseen by the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance and Maria Norvell, also known as the "Mother of Christmas Tree Lane" for her role in founding the parade and her continued involvement in this holiday celebration.

More information about this year's Daisy Lane Parade and night of entertainment will be available in the coming weeks on longbeach.gov/daisyparade. Don't miss out on this beloved Long Beach tradition that brings together community, joy, and holiday spirit.

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