Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival

Sat Jul 26, 2025
9:00am to 6:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Marine Stadium
562.579.3215
5225 East Paoli Way, Long Beach, CA, 90803
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Dragon boats—long, sleek, and powered by many rowers with oars—are raced competitively in events like the Asian Games. Families can see their beauty and majesty, and watch the power and vigor of the athletic oarsmen at the Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival. A schedule of races will be found on the website as the event approaches.

Dragon boat competitions are also held each year in China and elsewhere to honor the life and death of ancient poet Qu Yuan (340-278 BC). The boats are typically made of teak and adorned with dragon heads and tails. 

Additional activities include Chinese traditional art demonstrations, Chinese Acrobats, traditional dance, hip hop, music and martial arts performances.

Please note that this year's festival is one day only.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.