Belmont Shore Christmas Parade 2023

Usher in the holiday season at the 39th annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade 2023!

Celebrate the Christmas season at one of the biggest parades of the year in Long Beach takes place yearly on the first Saturday in December at the 39th annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade 2023. Families line up along 2nd Street for a seat or best viewing of the night-time event that includes Santa Claus, plenty of elves, and colorful bands, costumes, floats and surprises. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the holiday season at the annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade in the Belmont Shore neighborhood.

Over a dozen local marching bands, 100 entries, floats designed by Long Beach businesses and associations, marching bands, and local personalities and dignitaries, all make this the hometown favorite to get you in the holiday spirit. Belmont Shore loves the holidays and is adorned with light pole banners with festive holiday symbols and sentiments.

No Christmas Parade would be complete without an appearance by St. Nick! Entries return to Livingston Avenue heading west along the north side of East Second Street.

The parade route is along East Second Street and begins heading east from Livingston Avenue to Bayshore Avenue

The parade is on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. East 2nd St. closes to traffics at 5:00 p.m. allowing spectators to begin setting up their chairs and blankets along 2nd Street for a front row seat to the parade.

This event is FREE and open for all ages. Tickets or RSVP are not required.