YMCAs are the largest collective youth service organization in the state. The Convention Center (Linden Avenue/Shoreline Drive) is $15 per car per entry.įor more information, visit /.com/long-beach-mardi-gras.Vincent Marturano is President & CEO of Old Colony YMCA Ed Hurley is President & CEO, Hockomock Area YMCA Stacie Peugh is President & CEO of YMCA Cape Cod Paul Gorman is President & CEO of South Shore YMCA Jim Scherer is President & CEO of YMCA Southcoast.Īs the largest child care and youth services organization in Massachusetts, the Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs is backing early education and after school care reform bills that seek to make high-quality child care more accessible and stabilize providers. Prices increase according to time parked. Other parking areas include Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way), with the first two hours free with validation. ![]() A free bicycle valet also will be on hand, she said. With that crowd, Fixen said people should use Long Beach Transit’s Passport, a free bus service, or other transportation, as parking could be tricky. We’re thinking of bringing in extra security.” “We’re scared… We already have 55,000 Facebook views of our video. “It’ll (attendance) be in the thousands,” Fixen said. Just north of the Yard House restaurant – and where people can watch the throng – will be the grandstand, with Mistress of Ceremonies Jewels announcing participants as they pass. People can register for free at Registrants will receive a confirmation email, Fixen said, as they want to track who’s parading. Rivera, Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) director of government and community relations – leading the way. – with King Alfredo Velasco and Queen Connie A. One of the main event attractions, the mardi gras parade, kicks off at 2 p.m. Safety Around Water is a great starting point not only for kids, but also to teach parents important water safety practices.” “It is also about staying active, healthy and gaining confidence from accomplishing new skills. “Teaching children how to be safe around water is one of the most important life skills parents can help to provide,” Alfredo Velasco, YMCA of Greater Long Beach president/CEO, said in a release. And, drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14. Children often don’t attend water safety classes due to lack of pool access, competing priorities, and lack of money.Īdditionally, with Long Beach’s 5.5 miles of waterfront, about half of children younger than 14 can’t swim, according to the USA Swimming Foundation. The program, included in its swim lessons, is meant to educate parents about water safety skills and give youth more access to water safety classes, according to a release. The YMCA, she said, serves the community in many ways, including helping those who wouldn’t be able to afford swim lessons or gym memberships. “We always choose something relevant or something going on,” Shoreline Village general manager Debra Fixen said of the nonprofits chosen each year to benefit from the event. ![]() People also can dress in mardi gras attire for the event, benefitting YMCA of Greater Long Beach’s Safety Around Water program. ![]() Shenanigans Irish Pub & Grill will have gumbo, crab cakes, cajun shrimp, collard greens and beignets.Įntertainment includes tarot card readers, live music and DJs, samba dancers, face painting, kids’ craft booths, stilt walkers, a trackless train and more. Some of the eats and drinks will be Funnel House and Blue Carousel’s beignet specials and Louisiana Charlie’s hurricanes, spiked Kool-aid, jambalaya, gumbo and alligator legs. Food specials, music, entertainment, a parade and more will be on hand. The free, family-friendly event runs from noon to 5 p.m. Laissez les bon temps rouler – with a plethora of beads, beignets, masks and more – at Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor for the annual Long Beach Mardi Gras & Festival.
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