| The Pacific Coastal city of Long Beach, California has | | | | The 10th annual Ho'olaule'a Tiki Beach Festival will |
| long since been known as an international city. The | | | | takes place every August on the beach from sunrise |
| city is home to one of the largest shipping ports in | | | | to sunset. The festival hosts a number of activities |
| the world bringing with it a large influx of people from | | | | including "Night of Fire" torch lighting, fire walk, fire |
| around the world. Many cultural groups exist within | | | | knife dance, Crazy Al Evans' Tiki Museum and island |
| the city limits of Long Beach, which is why it earned | | | | music. The festival has a Taste of Aloha Food Court |
| its nickname, "The International City." Long Beach | | | | where you can try island style fare and Island Market |
| prides itself on its unique blend of inhabitants by | | | | Place and Cultural Center when you can purchase |
| celebrating all the different nationalities and cultures | | | | traditional island arts and crafts. On the Sunday |
| that exist within the city. Throughout the year | | | | morning a Hula praise & worship service will be held. |
| residents and visitors can participate in any number | | | | Greek Festival |
| of cultural festivals. Here are just some of the | | | | For more than 60 years the Assumption of the |
| festivals that are held in Long Beach: | | | | Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Long |
| Queen Mary Scottish Festival | | | | Beach has celebrated Greek Festival on Labor Day |
| The Queen Mary Scottish festival is a celebration of | | | | weekend. The festival boasts a number activities for |
| the Scottish heritage. The festival will take place in | | | | the whole family including carnival rides and games, |
| February each year on The Queen Mary, which is | | | | church tours, Greek dancing lessons, dance |
| one of the most famous ships ever built on the River | | | | performances, live music and a variety of Greek |
| Clyde and a testament to the great craftsmanship of | | | | foods and desserts to try. The festival is open daily |
| the Scottish people. The cultural celebration will include | | | | from noon to 9 p.m. Entrance into the festival |
| the music of Scottish bagpipes and drums, several | | | | requires a small donation to the church and parking is |
| highland dancing competitions, whiskey tastings and | | | | free. |
| more. | | | | Brazilian Street Carnaval |
| SoCal Italian Festival | | | | The annual Brazilian Street Carnaval take place in |
| The 2010 SoCal Italian Festival take place each May, | | | | September in the promenade amphitheater and |
| at the Seaport Marina Hotel within the inner gardens | | | | features a colorful parade of costumed participants, |
| and pool area. The festival aims to keep the "taste | | | | dance performances, live music and the traditional |
| of Italy" alive within the SoCal area with a variety of | | | | foods and drinks of Brazil. The inhabitants of Long |
| vendors including Lucci's Gelato & Italian Ice, Unico | | | | Beach, California are a diverse group of people who |
| Los Angeles Pizza and Mediterranean Marble, just to | | | | embrace their heritage and invite others to |
| name a few. A portion of the SoCal Italian Festivals | | | | experience a bit of their culture through a host annual |
| proceeds will benefit the Long Beach Friends of | | | | festivals. These cultural festivals are a great way to |
| Animals. | | | | spend a weekend while getting to know your |
| Ho'olaule'a Tiki Beach Festival | | | | neighbors. |
