Beach Streets Kickin' It Downtown

Beach Streets Kickin' It Downtown Sunday, July 19, 2026 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM FOR A SINGLE DAY WE CLOSE A MAJOR CORRIDOR TO CARS AND OPEN THE STREET TO WALKING, BICYCLING, SKATING & MORE. Come join us for a family-friendly community event where you can explore a new neighborhood, discover a new restaurant, enjoy music and activities at one of our activated hubs along the route or catch the final match at our soccer activation in Bixby Park. PRESS RELEASE HERE : Beach Streets Returns to Downtown Long Beach to Celebrate Global Soccer on July 19 Long Beach, CA – Beach Streets is set to return to the Downtown Long Beach area on Sunday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by the City of Long Beach and presented by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), Beach Streets embraces the active commuting lifestyle by opening streets and transforming them into safe, open areas for people to bike, walk and explore their neighborhood. This year’s event, which is sponsored by the Port of Long Beach, will also serve as the culmination of the City’s Soccer in the LBC efforts, offering residents the opportunity to celebrate the global soccer tournament with family-friendly soccer activities and big-screen watch parties of the tournament’s final match. Beach Streets promotes sustainable transportation, supports local businesses and allows its thousands of annual participants to get to know their neighbors in a comfortable, family-oriented environment. By bringing together different roadway users, Beach Streets also promotes commuting safety and supports the City’s climate goals by encouraging zero-emission transportation options. This year’s event will feature the longest Beach Streets event route yet. Spanning Downtown and area neighborhoods, the route will include Pine Avenue from 1st Street to 9th Street, Broadway from Pine Avenue to Redondo Avenue, Cherry Avenue from Broadway to 4th Street, and 4th Street from Cherry Avenue to Junipero Avenue. Entertainment hubs along the route will feature a wide variety of entertainment, family-friendly activities, food and more. A welcome ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the main stage of the Kickin’ It Hub located at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave.). The ceremony will include remarks by Mayor Rex Richardson, First District Councilwoman Mary Zendejas, Second District Councilwoman Cindy Allen and representatives from Metro, Port of Long Beach and other City leaders. Among many other activities fit for the whole family, this year’s event will include the following highlights: The Kickin’ It Hub at Bixby Park will feature a big-screen watch party of the tournament final, as well as other soccer activities; a Kids’ Zone, sponsored in part by Long Beach Airport, with soccer-themed inflatables, free face painting and more; food trucks and a beer garden; DJ performances before and after the match; and more. In partnership with Downtown Long Beach Alliance, a variety of entertainment will be featured at the North Pine Hub at 7th Street and Pine Avenue and at the East Village Hub on Broadway between Long Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue. In partnership with Fourth Street Business Improvement Association, the Fourth Street Hub will feature a free big-screen viewing of the tournament final at the Art Theatre, as well as live music, activities for kids, a free bike valet and more. DJ performances at various locations along the route. Downtown Entertainment Zone (EZ) Sip location, hosted by Downtown Long Beach Alliance on The Promenade between 3rd Street and Broadway, where attendees can purchase beverages at local businesses and enjoy them within the zone. Local businesses, business districts and community groups along the route will also host a variety of entertainment, activities, information booths and more to attract foot traffic and promote their businesses. Businesses along the route interested in participating should fill out the participation form by Friday, July 10, 2026.