New Year's Eve in Downtown Long Beach

Downtown Long Beach is the place to be this New Year's Eve!  An estimated crowd of up to 50,000 will ring in 2010 in style at a massive FREE event taking place throughout Downtown.

At the Waterfront - 6PM 

On December 31st, Downtown's picturesque waterfront area will host Red Bull stunt driver Travis Pastrana as he attempts to break a world record by jumping his rally car off the Pine Avenue Pier onto a floating barge anchored in the Rainbow Harbor.

This live, televised event will take place for the East Coast celebration at 9PM, with perfect viewing from Shoreline Village (particularly Parkers' Lighthouse), the Lighthouse Park, or any of the Pine Avenue Pier restaurants, such as Famous Dave's, Tokyo Wako, Gladstone's or PF Chang's. The live televised portion will begin at 6PM.

Enjoy savory delights as SAVOR Catering features delicious treats at various locations around the Waterfront area, include premium brewed Starbuck's coffee, Red Bull drinks and more.

Read the New Year's Eve in Downtown Press Release here.

Pine Avenue (at Pine & Broadway) - 7PM

On Pine, beginning at 7PM, rock out to the music of the 60s, 70s and 80s with live performances by Beatles Tribute band American English and the high-energy fun of The Disco Kings and Knyght Ryder while you enjoy restaurant specials and more.

Read the New Year's Eve on Pine Avenue press release here.

East Village Arts District (at 1st & Elm) - 8PM

The streets of the East Village will be filled starting at 8PM with live performances by favorite local bands Avi Buffalo, Rival Sons and Dusty Rhodes and the River Band.  And be sure to grab a delicious beverage at the Rock Bottom Brewery Beer Garden located right next to the stage with some of the best views available!

Read the New Year's Eve in the East Village Press Release here.

As the clock strikes midnight, don't miss the famous Queen Mary fireworks  and the L.E.D. light show throughout Downtown as we burst into 2010.

Choose your favorite Downtown neighborhood or visit all three, but definitely be in Downtown on New Year's Eve!

Important Street Closure Information: 

Pine Avenue Event Closures

• Pine Avenue, from 1st to 3rd
• Broadway, from Pacific to Long Beach Blvd. (coming south on the 710, guests will need to exit at 6th Street)
• Closure begins at noon on 12/31/09 and will reopen around 5 AM on 1/01/10
• For a Fact Sheet on this event, please click here. 

East Village Event Closures

• 1st Street, from Linden to Elm
• Closure begins at 2pm on 12/31/09 and will reopen around 5AM on 1/01/10
• For a Fact Sheet on this event, please click here.

Waterfront Event Closures

• Shoreline Drive
• Pine Avenue Circle
• Closure begins at 12:01 AM on 12/30/09 and will reopen around 5 AM on 1/01/10
• For a Fact Sheet on this event, please click here.
• For more information on these closure, please download the street closure plan and schedule here.

Please continue to check back on this page as we are updating it with additional information as it becomes available.