The Christmas season doesn't start until Long Beach hosts the Belmont Shore Christmas Parade! The Belmont Shore Business Association’s (BSBA) 36th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade, presented by the Port of Long Beach, is on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This year’s theme is “Parade of Lights.” The parade floats will be judged based on spectator appeal, execution of theme, and originality of design. The parade can also be seen on Long Beach Padnet TV with announc

Belmont Shore Christmas Parade Saturday, December 1 | 6:00pm-9:00pm Belmont Shore | Second Street What event conjures up those warm, festive feelings than our local Christmas parade?!? Join neighbors, family and friends at this year's 36th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas to celebrate all those things that make Long Beach special. Enjoy floats prepared by the city's cheeriest local business owners, sports teams, nonprofits, elected officials and more. This year's theme is "Para

We talk to Kathleen Mest, the events chair of the Patrick Henry Foundation, about the organization's upcoming fundraiser at Boathouse on the Bay! #youmeandthelbc #events #video #school #schools

Elf the Musical Friday, November 30-Sunday, December 9 | Varying Times Carpenter Performing Arts Center | 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach, CA, 90815 Beginning this Friday, join Musical Theatre West for the holiday performance of the season: Elf the Musical! Based on the 2003 hit film starring Will Ferrell, “Elf the Musical” follows Buddy the Elf as he travels from the North Pole to New York to discover his true roots. This is sure to be the musical event of the season, so ma

This Thursday, Nov. 29 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., kick off the holiday season with shopping, delicious food, hot chocolate, and festive melodies. That’s right, Arbor Village’s annual open house will once again put neighbors and residents in the holiday spirit with a hint of shopping cheer that only Arbor Village can provide. Those eating at Shenandoah this Thursday night can expect a great holiday concert performed on the patio by a saxophone quartet. Enjoy dinner and music befor

Skip Black Friday and come support your favorite small businesses in Long Beach this Small Business Saturday! #events #holidays #908show #video

Thanksgiving weekend in Long Beach is not only jam packed with good food and but great events! Before stuffing your face, join your neighbors for a morning run at the Turkey Trot! Skip Black Friday and head on over to your favorite local businesses for Small Business Saturday! #events #thingstodo #video

Colorado Lagoon “Tree” Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 23 | 6:00pm-8:00pm Colorado Lagoon | 5119 East Colorado St., Long Beach 90814 Kick off your holiday season with the lighting of the iconic trees in the Colorado Lagoon! Attendees will meet at the lifeguard station promptly at 6 p.m. Enjoy festive local carolers, warm up with a complimentary cup of hot cocoa, and nosh on some yummy cookie treats. This is a classic Long Beach holiday kick-off event! LA Kings Holiday Ice

This Saturday, Nov. 24, shop small. Small Business Saturday is a holiday first observed in 2010 to offset Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It encourages holiday shoppers to buy at small local brick and mortar businesses instead of the big-box retail stores. You can support your 908 small businesses all over the city! Downtown Long Beach at The Loop: From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., there will be a variety of activities: entertainment, a photo opportunity with the Grinch, crafts, and them

Last Thursday night, local law enforcement joined the Q Smokehouse staff for Tip-A-Cop, a fundraising event created in efforts to raise money for Special Olympics Long Beach athletes. Long Beach police officers and explorers assisted hosts in greeting guests as they entered the restaurant and servers in bringing plates to tables in the dining area. Other officers helped serve cold refreshments to customers. Any tips received during the duration of the four-hour-long event dir

Long Beach Turkey Trot Thursday, November 22 | 7:00am Granada Boat Launch Ramp | 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 This Thursday, work up an appetite before your Thanksgiving meal during the Long Beach Turkey Trot! This event will allow more than 3,000 participants to walk and run for two local causes: Justin Rudd's nonprofit, Community Action Team, and the AIDS Food Store. Participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the AIDS Food Store. It’s

For many of us, Thanksgiving is celebrated with loved ones around the dinner table waiting to indulge in homemade turkey, stuffing and dinner rolls. But for others, purchasing these holiday ingredients seems impossible due to their socioeconomic status. But since 2005, more low-income families in the community have been able to enjoy Thanksgiving dinners due to a nonprofit organization called the Long Beach Basket Brigade. It’s a 100-percent volunteer organization where commu

Great drinks, good food, and live music—these are the universal languages that sibling team Scott and Robin Jones of We Love Long Beach use to connect people to their neighbors. Specifically, it is the formula for the weekend Scott envisions at the Long Beach Homebrew Festival. This Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., We Love Long Beach will host its third annual Homebrew Fest, featuring local breweries, food vendors, live music, and 25 homebrewers, all in a rustic backyard sett

The holidays are kicking off this weekend in Long Beach with the Holiday Kick Off at the Pike Outlets! After enjoying the holiday festivities, rev up your Harley's and cruise down to the Long Beach Motorcycle Show. Learn more about these events and more on the 908 Update! #events #thingstodo

St. Maria Goretti Carnival Friday, November 16-18 | Friday 5pm-11pm | Saturday 12pm-11pm | Sunday 1pm-8pm St. Maria Goretti School | 3950 Palo Verde Ave., Long Beach 90808 It’s back and better than ever: the St. Maria Goretti Carnival! This year, the carnival is dedicated to “Honoring Our Veterans” with many fair specials just for our beloved veterans. Enjoy rides, booth games, bands, a silent auction with over 200 baskets, student performances and more. Listen to the music

St. Maria Goretti hosts one heck of a parish carnival. It’s a can’t-miss. This weekend, Friday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 18, the St. Maria Goretti Parish Carnival is finally back! As always, there’s something for every member of the family: rides, food, games, bands, shopping, a silent auction with over 200 baskets, face-painting, student performances, and more. This year’s theme is “Honoring Veterans” for their service to our country and community. Friday night is Countr

Long Beach Motorcycle Show Friday, November 16-Sunday, November 18 Friday: 3:00-8:00pm, Saturday: 9:30am-8:00pm, Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm Long Beach Convention Center | 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802 Rev up your engines! It’s time for the world’s largest consumer motorcycle show tour: The Progressive International Motorcycle Show! This annual tour will kick off at the Long Beach Convention Center this weekend, providing attendees with an all-access pass to the world of

On Thursday, Nov. 8, join West Coast Endocrine and learn about Technological Advances in Diabetes and how they can help you manage your diabetes. See what Medtronic, Insulet, Tandem, Dexcom and Libre have available. Meet companies representatives, participate in product demonstrations and get your questions answered. Join whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes and whether you are on an Insulin Pump or Multiple Daily Injections. Dr. Jennifer Hsieh and Ellie Fong PA-C, CDE

College is forever at Long Beach State. On Saturday, Nov. 10 from noon to 3 p.m., students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the entire Long Beach community is invited to Long Beach State for what is called the best day at the Beach: Homecoming 2018! Enjoy a jam-packed day of activities, games, rides, music, food and beer before the men's basketball team hosts the Menlo College Oaks in the home opener at the Walter Pyramid. Before the game tips off at 4 p.m., be a part of history

Musical Discovery for Toddlers Friday, November 9 | 10:00am-10:45am Cal Heights Music | 1240 E. Wardlow Rd., Long Beach 90807 Calling all littles and their caregivers for a morning of music and community. This class is ideal for kiddos one to three years old and is an interactive exploration of different musical genres, instruments, and cultures. The cost is just $20 for each weekly 45 minute group class that will have you and your little one learning through song, play and