{"id":94036,"date":"2025-12-14T06:59:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T06:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/94036\/"},"modified":"2025-12-14T06:59:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T06:59:41","slug":"long-beach-celebrates-holidays-with-71st-annual-daisy-lane-parade-press-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/94036\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Beach celebrates holidays with 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade \u2013 Press Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hundreds of people experienced the magic of the holidays on Saturday evening, Dec. 13, as Long Beach hosted the 71st iteration of the Daisy Lane Parade.<\/p>\n

The popular holiday parade, which takes place annually in the Wrigley neighborhood, featured festive floats and cheerful performances by local businesses, nonprofits and community groups. It was presented by Long Beach, Vice Mayor Roberto Uranga and the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance.<\/p>\n

\"Hundreds<\/p>\n

Hundreds attended Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Long<\/p>\n

Long Beach Police Department at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Cabrillo<\/p>\n

Cabrillo High School\u2019s dance team performed in Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Mayor<\/p>\n

Mayor Rex Richardson and his family at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Cabrillo<\/p>\n

Cabrillo High School\u2019s drone soccer team participated in Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Vice<\/p>\n

Vice Mayor and Seventh District Councilmember Roberto Uranga greeted the crowd at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Cabrillo<\/p>\n

Cabrillo High School at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Poly<\/p>\n

Poly High School\u2019s marching band performed at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Senator<\/p>\n

Senator Lena Gonzalez at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Cabrillo<\/p>\n

Cabrillo High School at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Jordan<\/p>\n

Jordan High School\u2019s marching band performed at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Sixth<\/p>\n

Sixth District Councilmember Suely Saro at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Kids<\/p>\n

Kids enjoyed their time at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Jordan<\/p>\n

Jordan High School\u2019s marching band performed at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Poly<\/p>\n

Poly High School\u2019s marching band performed at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Girl<\/p>\n

Girl Scouts troop 512 at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Long<\/p>\n

Long Beach Airport at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Aquarium<\/p>\n

Aquarium of the Pacific at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Ninth<\/p>\n

Ninth District Councilmember Joni Ricks-Oddie at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Club<\/p>\n

Club Folklorico Oropeza Elementary School at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Jordan<\/p>\n

Jordan High School\u2019s marching band performed at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Long<\/p>\n

Long Beach City College carolers at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Hundreds<\/p>\n

Hundreds attended Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Wanted<\/p>\n

Wanted Ridaz, a local motorcycle group, at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Legacy<\/p>\n

Legacy Syncopated Thunder performing at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Club<\/p>\n

Club Folklorico Oropeza Elementary School at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Wanted<\/p>\n

Wanted Ridaz, a local motorcycle group, at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Folklorico<\/p>\n

Folklorico dancers performed during Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Poly<\/p>\n

Poly High School\u2019s cheer team at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The crowd cheered as dancing horses walked the parade route during Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Long<\/p>\n

Long Beach City College at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Long<\/p>\n

Long Beach Utilities at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Santa<\/p>\n

Santa Claus waves to the crowd from a sleigh on top of a fire truck at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The crowd cheered as dancing horses walked the parade route during Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Maria<\/p>\n

Maria Norvell \u2014 who is fondly known as the \u201cMother of Christmas Tree Lane\u201d for being one of the original founders of the parade and for her continued role in this holiday celebration \u2014 at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Fake<\/p>\n

Fake snow went into the crowd from a float during Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Several<\/p>\n

Several decorated three-wheeled vehicles made their way down Daisy Avenue for Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Santa<\/p>\n

Santa Claus waves to the crowd from a sleigh on top of a fire truck at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Long<\/p>\n

Long Beach Fire Department at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Several<\/p>\n

Several decorated three-wheeled vehicles made their way down Daisy Avenue for Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The crowd cheered as dancing horses walked the parade route during Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Santa<\/p>\n

Santa Claus waves to the crowd from a sleigh on top of a fire truck at Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Hundreds<\/p>\n

Hundreds attended Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The median along Daisy Avenue in Long Beach is decorated for the holiday season. Hundreds come to see the decor and attend the annual Daisy Lane Parade every year. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

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Hundreds attended Long Beach\u2019s 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Daisy Lane Parade is more than just a holiday festivity \u2013 it is part of our community\u2019s story,\u201d Uranga said in a statement before the parade. \u201cI am grateful to everyone who helps keep this cherished tradition alive and makes it a highlight of our holiday season. I\u2019m honored to continue this beloved tradition and to see our streets once again filled with the sights and sounds that make this celebration so special.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Daisy Lane Parade began in 1953 as the brainchild of Gertrude Whittle, who originally worked with the City Council and the local Council of Churches to help decorate the grass median on Daisy Avenue with a Christmas village and nativity scene. That effort then garnered participation from nearby residents and continued to grow over the years, according to a press release. Today, the parade continues to be a staple in the community during the holiday season.<\/p>\n

And on Saturday, the Daisy Lane Parade once again lit up the Wrigley neighborhood \u2014 as hundreds of families and friends enjoyed the cherished community tradition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hundreds of people experienced the magic of the holidays on Saturday evening, Dec. 13, as Long Beach hosted…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":94037,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[7,2646,23,131,133,132,137,136],"class_list":["post-94036","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-long-beach","tag-california","tag-holidays","tag-local-news","tag-long-beach","tag-long-beach-headlines","tag-long-beach-news","tag-los-angeles-county","tag-top-stories"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94036","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94036"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94036\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/94037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94036"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}