Summer Concert, Memorial Day Ceremony: 5 Things Ahead This Week In LB

LONG BEACH, CA — Long Beach is warming up, bringing new and exciting opportunities for residents to get outside and enjoy all the city has to offer.

The week ahead is a busy one for Long Beach residents, here are five things to look out for:

1. After years of planning and construction, the Wrigley Greenbelt is officially open for the community to enjoy the new enhancements. Situated in the Wrigley Neighborhood along the 710 freeway, the greenbelt includes a one-mile walking trail, new picnic tables, a sustainable design with native plants, a new irrigation system and dry stream beds to improve stormwater runoff. For more information about the construction process and any updates, visit the city's webpage.
2. This week's city council meeting will have Long Beach council members establish a reward of no less than $25,000 for any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects involved in the shooting death of 12-year-old Eric Gregory Brown III on May 9. The city has rallied together since the boy's death, with city officials calling for an end to gun violence.
3. To kick off the summer season, the Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Department will host a free concert at El Dorado Park on Friday, May 26. Ultimate 80s party dance band FlashPants will play classics from Devo, Bon Jovi, Eurythmics, The Beastie Boys and more. Along with the concert, there will be activities for the whole family. The event starts at 5 p.m. with the concert running from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
4. For those who like to support local farmers and enjoy fresh produce, this week's farmer's markets are on Tuesday at Bixby Park, Wednesday at Marine Stadium, Thursday in Bixby Knolls, Friday in Downtown Long Beach, Saturday at Bixby Park and Sunday at the Long Beach Marina. For more information, visit the Long Beach Fresh website.
5. Rounding out the week, Long Beach's Office of Veterans Support invites the community to honor veterans on Sunday with a new Memorial Day celebration in Downtown. The "Honoring Our Heroes- A Sunset Ceremony" will be a free event with flyovers, a navy band, historical displays, an information fair and a brief program. Festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m. at Shoreline Aquatic Park. For more information, visit the city's website.

Have a good week Long Beach!