The City of Long Beach is partnering with LA Galaxy, Downtown Long Beach Alliance, Metro and more to offer a series of fan experiences, soccer activations and events across Long Beach during soccer’s global summer tournament. | Photo courtesy of LA Galaxy<\/p>\n
The City of Long Beach is partnering with the LA Galaxy and Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLBA) to host the LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration, a series of events, fan experiences and cultural celebrations in Downtown Long Beach during this summer\u2019s global soccer tournament. Also partnering with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), DTLBA and more, the city will offer a wide variety of programming and locally driven activations in neighborhoods across the city throughout the tournament. From the group stage beginning June 11 to the final on July 19, the city\u2019s community-focused programming will also highlight small businesses, community organizations and cultural partners.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs Southern California prepares to welcome the world, Long Beach is proud to host the official LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration \u2014 part of a multi-week, citywide fan experience that reflects who we are,\u201d said Mayor Rex Richardson. \u201cFrom major Downtown programming to youth soccer clinics and park activations across our neighborhoods, we\u2019re bringing the global game to the coast in a way that uplifts local businesses, celebrates our diversity and creates shared moments for families and fans alike. This summer, the excitement of this global moment will be felt in every neighborhood and shared by every resident, and Long Beach welcomes the world to celebrate with us.\u201d<\/p>\n
As\u00a0announced Friday<\/a>, beginning June 11, the city will partner with the LA Galaxy and DTLBA to host the\u00a0LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration<\/a>, a series of events and experiences in Downtown Long Beach for people of all ages, including Galaxy player and alumni appearances, family-friendly fan areas and youth programming, giveaways, limited\u2011edition merchandise offerings and sponsor activations. The LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration will also look to feature big\u2011screen live FIFA World Cup 26\u2122 match viewings with more details to come.<\/p>\n Marquee event dates, daily schedules and other details will be announced at a later date. Fans interested in attending are asked to complete the\u00a0Interest Form<\/a>\u00a0to be the first to know as details are confirmed.<\/p>\n Following the group stage, the city will host soccer activations at local parks across the city during the knockout stage of the tournament. These events will offer residents chances to gather, connect and celebrate soccer in a relaxed, family-friendly environment. More information will be announced by the city in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n The city\u2019s local soccer programming will also include an open streets event, providing residents opportunities to celebrate the tournament while also promoting multimodal and sustainable transportation. Hosted by the city and presented by Metro, this one-day event will open streets in multiple neighborhoods across Long Beach. More information about this event will be announced in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n