BELMONT SHORE Christmas Parade

December 2, 2023, 6-9 p.m.

2023 theme is Christmas by the Sea

2nd Street between Bayshore & Livingston
Belmont Shore, CA
belmontshore.org

The 38th annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade route is along East Second Street and begins heading east from Livingston Avenue to Bayshore Avenue

One of the biggest parades of the year in Long Beach takes place on a Saturday in December (usually the first Saturday) in Belmont Shore, a beach community south of downtown. Families line up along 2nd Street for a seat or best viewing of the night-time event that includes Santa Claus, plenty of elves, and colorful bands, costumes, floats and surprises.

Over a dozen local marching bands, 100 entries, floats designed by Long Beach businesses and associations, marching bands, and local personalities and dignitaries, all make this the hometown favorite to get you in the holiday spirit. Belmont Shore loves the holidays and is adorned with light pole banners with festive holiday symbols and sentiments.

No Christmas Parade would be complete without an appearance by St. Nick! Entries return to Livingston Avenue heading west along the north side of East Second Street. S

East 2nd St. closes to traffic at 5 p.m., which is the signal for spectators to set up chairs and blankets for a front row seat to the parade. Floats are judged based on Execution of Theme, Originality of Design and Spectator Appeal.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.