Nominate Someone Great!

Nominate someone great to light the Kennedy Plaza Christmas Tree!!! We want to know who has done great things for our community this year; whether it is a neighbor helping a neighbor, a teacher going the extra mile, someone serving in the military, or just someone or a group that deserves the recognition, we want to hear about them. All of the names submitted will be imprinted on ornaments to be placed on the Christmas Tree in Kennedy Plaza.



Of the names submitted, two will be chosen to join City officials in lighting the Kennedy Plaza Christmas Tree on December 6th. The City Council will announce a nominee(s) to the crowd and together they will officially light the tree. This is a great opportunity during the holiday season to honor those people who make a difference in our city.

The deadline is Sunday, December 1, 2024. It's easy just click below, and fill out the form! Nominate Someone Great

Holiday House Digital Map Registration Now Open!

Registration opens today, November 22 for the Light It Up Long Beach Holiday House Digital Map Event.

If you love to decorate your house for the holidays, then this is for you! The City of Long Beach invites residents and business owners to join in the 5th Annual Holiday House Decorating Event. This is a community-wide project to promote the holiday spirit and a perfect way to provide a fun, safe event for the entire family to enjoy! By participating, your home or business will be placed on our Holiday House Digital Map so residents & visitors can view the amazing Long Beach displays. Register Here!

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday takes place in Long Beach on November 30, 2024. By shopping local small businesses, you not only find special treasures but also play a crucial role in supporting your neighbors and enhancing the local economy.

Electric Light Parade Registration

Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Long Beach Electric Light Parade. The event takes place on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The parade travels through the West End of Long Beach on West Beech Street beginning at Ohio Avenue. Antique cars, fire trucks, floats and bicycles will be wrapped in Christmas lights for this delightful holiday event. Awards will be given to the most festive. Restaurants will be offering specials and kids activities before and after the parade. Visit the Electric Light Parade Page.

Christmas Tree Lighting

The Annual Kennedy Plaza Christmas Tree lighting will take place Friday, December 6, 2024 at 5:30pm. 

Please join the City Council as we celebrate the season. The lighting ceremony will take place on the bandwagon in front of City Hall. The Long Beach High School Jazz Band will play holiday favorites. We will announce those chosen to light this year's tree from "Nominate Someone Great". There will even be a visit from Santa with assistance from the Long Beach Fire Department.

There will be hot chocolate, cookies, doughnuts and candy canes for the kids after the tree is lit. Kids can make an ornament for the tree and send a letter to Santa.

This year’s event is presented by Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Sponsors include Skudin Surf, Mount Sinai South Nassau, Toast Coffee & Kitchen, Amazon Fresh, West End Dunkin, and de'Caffe

All are welcome! The event is rain or shine. For information visit, Longbeachny,gov/treelighting

Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony

The City of Long Beach and the Joint Veterans Organization of Long Beach invite all to honor the more than 2,400 Soldiers, Marines and Seamen who lost their lives when the Japanese Air Force attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on that “Day of Infamy,” December 7, 1941. The ceremony will take place Saturday, December 7, in City Hall, 6th floor at 1:00pm. All are encouraged to attend.

Historical Society Holiday Boutique

The Long Beach Historical Society, in cooperation with St. James of Jerusalem Episcopal Church, are hosting their annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 10am – 5pm at the museum, 226 West Penn St and next door at the church. There will be double the vendors for all your holiday shopping and a holiday-themed Coca Cola truck parked outside for photos.

For more information, please call (516) 432-1192.

Youth Winter Programs

Registration for the City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation Winter Programs is now open!

Don't delay, sign up today for Youth Basketball, Pickle Ball, Arts & Crafts and more! Click here for an application.

Senior Programs

The Magnolia Center is excited to share the Senior Programming Schedule for December! We have a variety of fun activities planned for our senior community, including arts and crafts, fitness classes, educational talks, and social events. Whether you want to learn something new, stay active, or meet other seniors, there's something for everyone. Please remember to register in advance to join these programs. We can’t wait to see you! Call 516-431-3510 or visit longbeachny.gov/seniors