Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival

Name: Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival
Start: 2026-07-25
End: 2026-07-25
Location: Long Beach

The Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival celebrated its 30th anniversary on July 25, 2026, at Marine Stadium in Belmont Shores. Recognized as one of California's largest dragon boat competitions, the event hosted over 100 teams alongside a vibrant program of traditional Chinese art, acrobats, and martial arts performances.

Date: Jul 25, 2026
Location: Long Beach
Lunar date: Âm lịch

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Event summary

Highlights

30th anniversary milestone with over 100 competing teams
Traditional Chinese art demonstrations and acrobatic performances
Diverse racing divisions including cancer survivors and youth teams
Live entertainment featuring martial arts and varied musical genres

The Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival is a prominent cultural and athletic gathering held annually at Marine Stadium. The 2026 event marked three decades of the festival, drawing hundreds of attendees to the waterfront to watch more than 100 teams compete. Participants represent a wide range of categories, from high school students to all-female cancer survivor teams, with many traveling from across California and the United States to participate.

Beyond the competitive racing, which is rooted in ancient Chinese rituals dating back over 2,000 years, the festival offers extensive cultural programming. The 30th-anniversary celebration included demonstrations of traditional Chinese arts, acrobatic displays, and performances featuring hip-hop, traditional dance, and martial arts. Visitors also had access to various food vendors and craft booths throughout the day. The event is currently organized by the Southern California Dragon Boat Club and has been hosted in Long Beach since 1996.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Marine Stadium; www.ocregister.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Long Beach

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