Belmont Shore is walkable business district in a shoreline neighborhood in Long Beach. 14 blocks along 2nd Street, filled with restaurants, shops, salons, and services with laid back beach vibes.

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41st Belmont Shore Christmas Parade • Saturday, December 6th, 2025 • 6pm-9pm

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.

The parade route is along East Second Street and begins heading east from Quincy Avenue to Bayshore Avenue, makes a u-turn at Claremont and heads west on 2nd to end where it started.

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

Parade entries are judged based on Execution of Theme, Originality of Design and Spectator Appeal.

2nd Street will close at 4pm!

🚧 No chairs, blankets, or personal items on the sidewalk or median until the street is fully closed.

🍺 No alcohol on the street or in public—save it for the after-party.

🚫 No underage drinking—not even a “just one.”

🛑 If a security guard or PD asks you to move, you gotta move.

🧼 Clean up after yourself! Be kind to our Shore — don’t leave trash behind.

🚻 Porta potties are located on side streets every other block, both sides of 2nd.

LIVE STREAM THE PARADE HERE

2025 PARADE LINEUP - THINGS WILL CHANGE - check back on Friday Dec 5th

Let’s Meet on 2nd Street

Shop

We’re proud of the local retailers who’ve built a name for themselves. Check out the impressive stretch of 2nd Street shops and you’re sure to find some truly unique “must haves”!! A selection of clothing and gift boutiques like no other in Long Beach.

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Dine

On our little stretch of shoreline you’ll find everything from fish tacos to fine dining, and of course plenty of specialty shops that make for a food experience like no where else.

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Indulge

We’ve got stylists, barbers, aestheticians and more. Book your next massage, pedicure, personal trainer and beauty treatments on 2nd Street

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and MORE …

There’s more in the Shore

With over 7,000 residents in Belmont Shore we have all of the services a small town needs! Check out our directory of professional services

Explore

There’s more in the Shore, just look at all of these land, sea and sports activities!

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🎄✨ Today we hosted a special luncheon to honor the Grand Marshals of this year’s Belmont Shore Christmas Parade — and this year, we’re celebrating our own.

💫 Mike Sheldrake, owner of Sheldrake’s Coffee Roasting since 1976,

Did you know you can explore Belmont Shore by bike with the Long Beach Bike Share Program? 🚴&zwj;♀️

They have pay-as-you-pedal rates, as well as monthly and annual rates, AND you don't have to worry about parking!

Pick up a bike at one of our l

SHOP SMALL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! #shoptheshore
We’ll give you a gift in return.

🎁 Buy it in Belmont Shore Bonus!
Support your favorite local shops this holiday season and get rewarded just for shopping small.

🛍️ From Small Business Saturda

Happy Holidays in the Shore 🎁

We’re so grateful for our amazing community, our local businesses, and everyone who makes the Shore shine bright all year long. Your support means the world — and this weekend is the perfect time to keep th

🦃 Belmont Shore is open this Thanksgiving!
Whether you’re gathering with loved ones or taking a peaceful walk by the water, our 2nd Street businesses are here for you—with everything from traditional meals to coffee, donuts, and holiday