FAQ
Q: Is LBLGP Inc. apart of the Center?
A: No, we are not affiliated with the Long Beach Gay and Lesbian Center. The Center can be reached at:
CenterLB.org
Center Hours: M-F 9am-9pm, Sat. by Appt only.
Community Help Desk: (562) 434-4455
Q: Are there any discounts for admission?
Children 12 and under accompanied by paying adult are admitted free; please note there is a curfew of 5:30 pm for children 12 and under.
Active military personal with valid Military ID may be admitted free upon request at the gate.
Seniors 60 years or over with valid ID may be admitted free upon request at the gate.
Volunteers who work a minimum of 4 hours for the LBLGP (not to be confused with a vendor at the festival or parade) may request free entrance into the festival. See volunteers for further details.
No refunds after admission is paid shall be honored. Guests must request optional admission discount upon entry.
Q: How much is the entrance fee?
A: Entrance to the festival is $20. (Each Day) Children under age 12 are FREE but must be accompanied by an adult. Seniors over 60 get in free! Advance online ticketing is available and is strongly recommended in order to avoid long ticket lines at the gate. No children under age 12 allowed on festival site after 5:30pm.
Q: Where are the entrance for the festival?
A: There are three entrances to the festival, MAIN GATE (on Shoreline Drive south of Ocean) PINE GATE (On Shoreline Drive & Shoreline Village) LINDEN GATE ( From the Convention Center parking lot.)
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Q: Where does the parade start?
A: Parade steps-off is at 10:30am on Ocean & Temple Ave. Parade proceeds west along Ocean Blvd. to conclude at Alamitos Blvd. near the Festival grounds. Parade Volunteers are always welcome, and are asked to report to the Volunteer Check-In at Ocean & Coronado.
Q: What can I bring into festival?
A: For everyone's safety, these conditions will be stricly enforced by Festival Security & Staff:
NO video cameras will be allowed on the festival grounds.
NO distribution of pamphlets, fliers, handbills, etc., will be allowed on festival grounds.
NO roving solicitation of any kind.
NO outside beverage containers allowed into the festival grounds.
NO PETS. Neither EXOTIC nor DOMESTIC animals will be allowed on the festival grounds. Service animals (with authentication documents) will be the only exception.
NO folding chairs, bikes, skates or rollerblades.
Q: I'm almost 21 can I buy beer?
A: NO, we strictly enforce a ZERO-TOLERANCE policy of underage consumption of alcohol. Any guest under the age of 21 found consuming alcohol will immediately be evicted from the festival.
