PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine’s (PRM) 2022 summer season will conclude with a concert at Marine Stadium (5255 Paoli Way) featuring the “Under Cover” band on Friday, Aug. 26. The summer send-off event will begin at 5 p.m. with a Kid’s Activity Zone, followed by the concert from 6 to 8 p.m. with the sounds of pop, funk, soul, rock, Top 40, Latin and more. 

“As we lead up to the first day of school in Long Beach, we are inviting everyone out to dance, connect with neighbors and enjoy a great summer evening in the park,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. 

“Summer activities from our Parks department kicked off and are closing out at the beautiful Conductor Larry Curtis Concert Park. I encourage everyone to come out and enjoy an evening of live music and fun,” said Third District Councilwoman Suzie Price.

“This concert caps off a great summer of family fun,” said PRM Director Brent Dennis. “From free family events at Be SAFE recreation programs to Movies in the Park and performances from the Long Beach Municipal Band, Long Beach Community Band and ensembles at El Dorado Nature Center, it has been a memorable three months.”

Details about all of PRM’s summer entertainment and recreation programming is available on their website. For more information, call 562.570.3150 or visit lbparks.org.

About the City of Long Beach
Home to approximately 480,000 people, the multiple award-winning and innovative City of Long Beach offers all the world-class amenities of a large metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods nestled together along the California coast. As a full-service charter city, Long Beach is home to the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, several museums and theaters, a highly-rated school district, Long Beach Airport, the Port of Long Beach, as well as many award-winning City departments such as Health, Parks, Recreation and Marine, Development Services and more. The City also has a highly-respected university and city college, two historic ranchos, five hospitals, five golf courses, 169 parks, miles of beaches, marinas, bike paths, and a Bike Share program.

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About Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Department (PRM) is recognized for excellence in management practices and programs, having received the National Parks and Recreation Association Gold Medal Award four times. PRM provides leisure programs and services to residents and visitors, which improve quality of life in Long Beach. PRM maintains 169 parks with 26 community centers, 320 acres of open space, and 6.1 miles of beaches; implements the City's Open Space Plan, provides recreational opportunities to meet diverse community needs, maintains public marinas, and provides for public safety and the humane treatment of animals.

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