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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, and walkways, as needed in connection with the 2023 Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival, between August 3, 2023 and August 7, 2023. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to authorize the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, and walkways in connection with the 2023 Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival per the proposed schedule. Closures will begin on August 3, 2023 and extend through August 7, 2023. These closures are only enacted as needed for construction or event activity.
Between August 5, 2023 and August 7, 2023, the 40th Annual Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival will be held in Long Beach. This event will attract over 30,000 people to the City of Long Beach (City) and receive national attention and media coverage. To allow for the staging of this event, a Resolution has been prepared, which provides for the temporary closure of a portion of Shoreline Drive between Ocean Boulevard and Shoreline Village Drive. This area will be used as part of the venue for the festival, which will also be held on the Marina Green and at Rainbow Lagoon Park. Additional space is required for the safety of event attendees due to projected attendance figures.
Access to the Shoreline Marina and Shoreline Village will be via Shoreline Village Drive. Directional signage will be provided to clearly direct traffic to these areas. Fire, Long Beach Utilities, Police, Public Works, Financial Management, Development Services, Health and Human Services, and Parks, Recreation and Marine Departments, as well as Long Beach Transit, have reviewed the proposed schedule.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Arturo D. Sanchez on July 13, 2023 and by Budget Operations and Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on July 17, 2023.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council approval is requested on August 1, 2023, to expedite the execution of the Reso...
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