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Announcing the Relaunch of “Fresh Start” Hygiene Drive to Support Neighbors in Need
LONG BEACH, CA (May 5, 2025) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is proud to announce the return of Fresh Start, a seasonal hygiene drive running May 5 through June 30, 2025, aimed at supporting Downtown’s unhoused neighbors through community-powered...
Taste of Downtown Returns May 3 with ‘Sip, Shop & Stroll’ — A Retail & Food Focused Kickoff
LONG BEACH, CA (April 30, 2025) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is bringing back one of the city’s most beloved summer traditions — but this year, it starts with purpose. The 2025 Taste of Downtown series kicks off Saturday, May 3 at 12 PM with...
DTLB Alliance Midyear Update: Downtown Growth, New Programs, and Big Momentum
Long Beach, CA (April 29, 2025) – Downtown Long Beach is pushing forward with innovation — and the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is helping lead the way. In its 2025 Midyear Update, the DTLB Alliance highlights its programs, a season of growth, and...
Downtown Long Beach Alliance Announces 2025 Spirit of Downtown Award Winners
Long Beach, CA (April 3, 2025) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Spirit of Downtown Awards, honoring individuals and organizations making a transformative impact on Downtown Long Beach. The awards will...
Celebrate Downtown: Artist Lineup and Activations Revealed for April 5 DTLB Art + Design Walk
Long Beach’s vibrant art, music, and design scene takes center stage for one dynamic afternoon Long Beach, CA (March 31, 2025) — Downtown Long Beach is set to come alive on Saturday, April 5 from 2 to 7 PM with the return of the DTLB Art + Design Walk: Celebrate...
The Weekly Crave: A Flavor-Packed Celebration of Long Beach’s Emerging Food Scene
Long Beach, CA (March 25, 2025) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is pleased to invite the Long Beach community to get ready to indulge in the newest flavors in town! The Weekly Crave, a dynamic food-based event series, is set to take over the...
March Kicks Off a New Era of DDR, Dance Downtown Revolution
Long Beach, CA (Feb. 28, 2025) – Downtown Long Beach is set to come alive with rhythm and movement with a new activation on The Promenade, Dance Downtown Revolution (DDR), a free, 13-week dance series and a play on the popular dance video game from the early 2000’s,...
DTLB Art + Design Walk Returns Feb. 8, Showcasing Creativity and Community
Long Beach, CA (Feb. 6, 2025) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is excited to bring the return of the DTLB Art + Design Walk this coming Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. This dynamic quarterly event celebrates the creativity and diversity of Downtown Long...
DTLB Alliance Announces Robust Economic Development Programming for 2025
Long Beach, CA (Jan. 15, 2025) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is thrilled to unveil its dynamic slate of economic development events and programs for 2025. Building on the momentum of the year’s first DTLB Food Series Orientation & Networking...
Downtown Long Beach Alliance Announces Winners for DTLB Unfiltered Photo Contest
Long Beach, CA (Nov. 25, 2024) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is thrilled to announce the winners of our annual DTLB Unfiltered photo contest. This contest is a celebration of the remarkable beauty, diversity, and vibrancy of Downtown Long Beach,...
DTLB Alliance Announces 6 Community Events Microgrant Winners
LONG BEACH, CA (Oct. 22, 2024) – Last Friday kicked off Downtown Long Beach Alliance‘s (DTLB Alliance) Community Events Microgrant winners’ events with one of the recipients being the Friday Night FAHM celebration of Filipino American History Month on Oct. 18, put on...
Registration Now Open for DTLB’s Illuminate Downtown, A Storefront Decorating Contest
LONG BEACH, CA (Oct. 17, 2024) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is thrilled to announce the opening of registration for the Illuminate Downtown holiday storefront decorating contest! Downtown businesses are invited to light up Downtown Long Beach...
DTLB Art + Design Walk Oct. 12 Artist Lineup Released
LONG BEACH, CA (Oct. 9, 2024) — The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is excited to announce the return of the DTLB Art + Design Walk this coming Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 in celebration of Arts Month. This dynamic quarterly event celebrates the creativity...
DTLB Alliance Kicks Off Annual Photo Competition, DTLB Unfiltered, in Celebration of Arts Month
LONG BEACH, CA (Oct. 1, 2024) — The annual Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) photo contest is back for October Arts Month! DTLB Unfiltered runs from Oct. 1 through Oct. 22, 2024, and invites photographers of all levels to turn their lens towards the dynamic...
DTLB Art + Design Walk Returns Oct. 12, Showcasing Downtown Long Beach’s Vibrant Art and Design Community
LONG BEACH, CA (Sept. 27, 2024) — The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is excited to announce the return of the DTLB Art + Design Walk on Oct. 12, 2024 in celebration of October Arts Month. This dynamic quarterly event celebrates the creativity and...