May 2019
Harvey Milk Promenade Park Grand Reopening
Harvey Milk Promenade Park will celebrate its grand re-opening and honor three community leaders: Sabreena, Tim Patton and the late Dr. Angela Bowen (links to their bios here). Their plaques will be displayed on the park’s honor wall. Improvements to the park, including outdoor seating, solar charging stations and a ping pong table, also will be unveiled. On September 2, 2016, the DLBA awarded the City a $10,000 grant for the Augmented Reality project at Harvey Milk Park. Augmented reality…
Find out more »November 2019
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Join The LGBTQ Center Long Beach, Mayor Robert Garcia, Water Replenishment District of Southern California, First Council District Office, City of Long Beach, Villages at Cabrillo, Berlin Bistro, and the Human Services Student Association of Cal State Dominguez Hills for the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR). On this day we stand in solidarity and honor the resiliency of our trans community. There will be a performance by Jaila Simms and Jazzmum Crayton will be delivering the keynote speech. We…
Find out more »June 2021
Wizard of Oz Interactive Screening & Costume Contest
Sing aloud to the film and use free props like a fairy wand or flying monkey to interact with the film. Dress up as your favorite character and win prizes! Pack a picnic and blankets, pillows or low chairs that have a seat that rests on the ground with a low back for viewing comfort. Tall chairs are not allowed. A small tarp underneath your blanket is recommended. Restrooms are available on site. Alcohol not permitted. Admission Free but donations…
Find out more »August 2021
Long Beach Augmented Reality (AR) Exhibition
Please join us for the first-ever Long Beach Augmented Reality (AR) Exhibition in Downtown Long Beach on Sunday, August 8. Over the past two months, over 25 artists and augmented reality developers have created Instagram AR experiences that imagine new ways of visualizing Long Beach's past, present, and future. Immerse yourself in the world of augmented reality right here in Downtown Long Beach. The Promenade and nearby streets will be filled with interactive AR experiences just for you, so bring…
Find out more »May 2022
Annual Harvey Milk Day Celebration
Dear Neighbor, I would like to cordially invite you to the Annual Harvey Milk Day Celebration in the First District! This event is in honor and celebration of the amazing human rights leader Harvey Milk who fought for LGBTQ+ rights and who became the first openly gay elected official in the history of California! The event will be taking place on Thursday, May 19th, 2022, at 1pm in the Harvey Milk Promenade Park Downtown. So save the date and spread…
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