PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA - Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine’s (PRM) El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St., will welcome the community to their 2021 Summer Concert Series beginning Thursday, July 8, 2021. The annual event, which was temporarily paused last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is a favorite among residents and their families.

“We're excited to welcome the community back to our annual Summer Concert Series,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “This is a great way for folks to come out for some fun with the family and enjoy live music with neighbors and friends.”

The El Dorado Nature Center outdoor concerts will open for picnicking at 6:30 p.m. with live music from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

• July 8 - Corday (classic rock)
• July 22 - The Salty Suites (acoustic and instrumental) 
• August 5 - Big City Hillbillies (dance and swing)
• August 19 - Steel Parade (island and calypso)
• September 2 - Sligo Rags (Celtic, jazz and Bluegrass)
• September 16 - JP McDermott & Western Bop (rockabilly)

Attendees are encouraged to bring low chairs or blankets and a picnic dinner. The concerts are available at no cost, but a $5 donation to the Friends of El Dorado Nature Center is encouraged. 

Facial coverings are not required for Summer Concert Series attendees, regardless of vaccination status, per California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidance and the City’s Health Order. 

For more information about the El Dorado Nature Center’s 2021 Summer Concert Series, call 562.570.1745. Additional information about the various other PRM summer recreation programs is available by calling 562.570.3150 or by visiting longbeach.gov/park.

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