The 22nd Annual Shore Car Show and a 9/11 Parade

This a true American weekend. You can whistle at shiny coupes, eat butter-drenched Maine lobster, wish a local business happy birthday, celebrate the traditions of our Latin American community, and fly a big American flag on the back of your Harley.   

Our goal is to make the Get Out planner as reliable as possible, but keep in mind, some events change at the last minute. We advise calling ahead just in case.

When/Where: 5 p.m.-11 p.m. this Friday, noon-11 p.m. this Saturday and noon-10 p.m. this Sunday at Rainbow Lagoon, 400 E. Shoreline Dr., Long Beach

Why Go: The Original Lobster Festival is a musical lobster feast. Not that the lobsters are the ones performing. Enjoy live salsa, R&B, motown, '70s, 80s and dance plus crazy amounts of fresh Maine Lobsters steamed in the World’s Largest Cooker and prepared by Bristol Farms master chefs. There will also be a big food court, children’s area, dance floor, two stages and beach bars, too.

Pricing: Multiple admission packages are available, see the website for more details (and discounts!).

When/Where: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. this Saturday at

Why Go: This spa is celebrating its first birthday by inviting both new and loyal clients to a party complete with appetizers, drinks, a raffle, giveaways and special discounts on products. Sanctuary Spa provides personalized facials, body treatments, and massages that "nourish, heal and balance." Therapists utilize products with pure plant extracts.

Pricing: Free

When/Where: 3-9 p.m. this Saturday along the Pine Avenue parade route and at City Place Shopping Center near Fourth Street and the Promenade in Long Beach 

Why Go: This festival will feature an anticipated 1,000 parade participants, a dozen live performances and more than 40 vendor booths, all celebrating Latin American culture. The parade starts at Pine and Sixth at 3 p.m. and will make its way to the Festival location at City Place Shopping Center. The vendor area will feature handmade clothing and original artwork, interactive opportunities, health and wellness information and authentic Latin American cuisine.  Live music and dance performances will take place throughout the day on two stages and a children’s activity area will feature a variety of activities to keep the kids entertained.

Pricing: Free

When/Where: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. this Sunday along the 14-block stretch of East Second Street from Bayshore Avenue to Livingston Avenue

Why Go: Up to 700 classic cars will be on display at this community favorite car show including some of the first automobiles ever made, classic roadsters, coupes, sedans, convertibles, muscle cars, sports cars, hot rods and low riders from the twenties throught the mid-seventies. Many cars are one-of-a-kind, limited editions or customized. You can also browse local shops, shop vendor booths and enjoy the sunshine. Special 9/11 tributes are planned as well. 

Pricing: Free admission, $25-75 to register a vehicle in the show

When/Where: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. this Sunday, ride starts at Cook's Corner and 9/11 Tribute Concert and fireworks show takes place at

Why Go: As a tribute to our nation's fallen, those who ride motorcycles can join in on a patriotic, two-and-a-half hour ride through Orange and Los Angeles counties to Long Beach (with no red lights). Non-riders are welcome to meet the four-mile procession as it arrives at the Alamitos Bay Landing where a solemn 9/11 ceremony will take place. Following the ceremony will be a free concert, a special military flyover and a fantastic fireworks show. Please see the website for key times and a full itinerary.

Pricing: There are several donation packages available for both riders and non-riders. All packages include admission to the day's events as well as commemorative gear. Donations from the day will benefit the Remember 9/11 Ride Fund which in turn benefits local charities.

This is also the weekend for in the East Village Art District if you are interested. 

Did we miss anything? Please share your best ideas for this weekend in the comment box below.