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It’s official, after more than 40 years since Long Beach dedicated its most recent City Hall in 1976, we’re moving to a new building and you’re all invited to celebrate with us! On Monday, July 29, the City of Long Beach will celebrate the grand opening of the new Civic Center, which includes a new City Hall and Port of Long Beach Headquarters.

The City continues to build more affordable housing. On June 27, we celebrated the grand opening of a five-unit affordable housing development in East Long Beach for low-income adults with developmental disabilities.

If you’re planning to travel out of Long Beach Airport for the Independence Day holiday break, make sure to check out their new welcome sign as you enter the airport, which pays homage to DC-3 aircraft.

A sweet reminder that City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. We have a full list of offices and services that will be impacted that day.

We also have tons of fun and free activities happening at all our parks!

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You're Invited to Celebrate the Grand Opening of the New Civic Center

On Monday, July 29, the City of Long Beach will celebrate the grand opening of the new Civic Center, which includes a new City Hall and Port Headquarters. The event, which is open to the public, will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Long Beach Civic Center Plaza.

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Get the List of City of Long Beach Independence Day Holiday Closures

City of Long Beach offices and services will adhere to the following schedule on Thursday, July 4, 2019. City Hall re-opens on Friday, July 5, 2019.

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Affordable Housing Offers Independence for Individuals with Special Needs

The City in partnership with its nonprofit affiliate, The Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC), joined with developer HOPE, Inc., to celebrate the grand opening of a five-unit affordable housing development in East Long Beach for low-income adults with developmental disabilities earning 30% of the area median income (AMI); and rents will be based on 30% of household income.

Long Beach Airport Has a New Welcome Sign!

If you're traveling out of the Long Beach Airport (LGB) this Independence Day holiday make sure to check out their new sign. The new monument sign at the entrance to LGB pays homage to the DC-3 aircraft and the airport’s aviation history.

Fly LGB

Hassle-Free Beach Parking Now Available

Download the Passport Parking App and pay for single-parking sessions without the hassle of having to return to the meters to add more time. Now you can do it all from your smartphone! Annual beach parking permits are also available online at ParkLB.com.

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Long Beach Municipal Band Presents ‘Celebrations in Sound’

The Long Beach Municipal Band will celebrate their 110th season with free outdoor summer concerts in Long Beach parks, from June 25 through August 2, 2019, with a different theme every week. All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m.

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Long Beach Parks Offers United States Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program

For the 40th year in a row, the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine will offer the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for children and youth.

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PSA - Celebrate Safely Firework Campaign

Join Us In Updating Our Strategic Plan!

The Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine is seeking your input to help create a strategic plan, which will determine how we prioritize the programs, services, and events to invest in our Long Beach community over the next 10 years. It will only take 3 minutes! Take Survey

City of Long Beach Recognized for Excellence in Regional Planning

The City of Long Beach has received four prestigious awards by the Los Angeles section of the American Planning Association (APA). The annual awards, presented on June 20, 2019, celebrated many of the most noteworthy planning projects, plans and programs in the Los Angeles region. Read more

Little Brass Cafe Takes Off After Owners Reimagine Their Small Business at Long Beach Airport

It's already been a year since the Little Brass Cafe found their new home at Long Beach Airport, where they provide a bona fide local flavor to travelers from around the country. Read how the City of Long Beach Economic Development team helped this small business take off.