It's the first weekend of December and there's plenty to do in Long Beach to get you into the holiday spirit! Take some time this weekend to bundle up and pack up the kids (and hot chocolate, of course) to check out some of these events:
***28th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade***
Saturday, December 4, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Located along 2nd Street, from Livingston Ave. to Bayshore Ave.
Free Admission
Call (562) 434-3066 for more information
Chairs may NOT be set up on sidewalks and medians until 5 p.m.
***Holiday Treats for the Animals at the Aquarium***
Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way in Long Beach
Adults $23.95 (12+), Seniors $20.95 (62+), Children $11.95 (ages 3-11)
Children under 3 and Aquarium Members Free
Call (562) 590-3100 for more information
***2nd Annual Jingle Bell Jaunt Fun Run***
Saturday, December 4
2nd Street in Belmont Shore
Adults $25, Children $15 (14 and under)
Call (562) 433-2000 for more information
Event is limited to 500 runners - first come, first served. Proceeds donated to health and fitness programs at the Long Beach Education Foundation, as well as the inception of an annual $500 Melody Ross Memorial Scholarship.
***28th Annual Parade of 1000 Lights***
Saturday, December 4, 7 p.m.
Downtown Long Beach Marina Area
Free Admission
Call (562) 432-2544 for more information
Great viewing locations are Parkers Lighthouse, Shoreline Village, and Pine Avenue Pier
***Santa Claus is Sailing Into Town...on a Yacht!***
Saturday, December 4, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Parkers Lighthouse, 435 Shoreline Village in Long Beach
Adults $8.95, Children $6.95 (12 and under)
Call (562) 432-6500 for more information
Reservations are suggested. Bring an unwrapped toy for a child ages newborn to 18 - all donations will be given to the children being cared for at Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach this holiday season.
***The Knife Before Christmas***
Saturday, December 4, 1 p.m. and Sunday, December 5, 6 p.m.
The Reef on the Water, 880 Harbor Scenic Dr. in Long Beach
$49.95 per ticket
Call (562) 961-9862 for more information
***The Plight Before Christmas***
Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5
Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St. in Long Beach
Call (562) 494-1014 for more information
Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Banning Museum, 401 E. M St. in Wilmington
Suggested Donation: Adult $5, Children $1 (12 and under)
Call (310) 548-7777 for more information
We hope you have a great time this weekend whatever you decide to do, and don't forget to spread some Christmas cheer while you're at it!