BELMONT SHORE CHRISTMAS PARADE
The parade route is along East Second Street and begins heading east from Quincy Avenue to Bayshore Avenue.
East Livingston will close at 3 p.m. for parade entry line up and staging.
East 2nd St. closes to traffic at 4 p.m., which is the signal for spectators to set up chairs and blankets for a front row seat to the parade.
Free parking can be found at the Beach Parking Lots along Ocean Blvd and at Marine Stadium.
Drop off locations for ride shares and circuit shuttle:
West end - use Wells Fargo at 4601 E 2nd
East end - use US Bank at 5430 E 2nd
Floats are judged based on Execution of Theme, Originality of Design and Spectator Appeal.
SAVE THE DATE
41st Belmont Shore Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
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The Belmont Shore Christmas Parade
One of the biggest parades of the year in Long Beach takes place yearly on the first Saturday in December. 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.
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.
This event is FREE to attend and open for all ages. Tickets or RSVP are not required.
2022 Parade
Click to see photos of the 2022 Parade. Photos by Justin Rudd.
2018 Parade
Click to see photos of the 2018 Parade. Photos by Justin Rudd.
2016 Parade
Click to see photos of the 2016 Parade. Photos by Justin Rudd.
2019 Parade
Click to see photos of the 2019 Parade. Photos by Justin Rudd.
2017 Parade
Click to see photos of the 2017 Parade. Photos by Justin Rudd.
2015 Parade
Click to see photos of the 2015 Parade. Photos by Justin Rudd.