Halloween Bash was a Long Beach smash

Posted Friday, October 31, 2025 12:12 pm

The Zimmermans, Michael Zimmerman, 3, left, Amanda and, Austin, 4, were trick or treating at the Halloween Bash.

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Yvonne Santana of Angel Flower Creations showed off her handmade jewelry and mixed media pieces.

Never to early to star working as Lee Pierre Louis, 1, “helped” dad and mom, Marc Pierre-Louis and Marcela Pierre Louis of Heda Healing at the Bash.

Charley Sinden of CMO Greens showed off his knack for growing flowers.

Vienna Zeligman, 2, and Susan Shabesch, both from Long Beach, at the spooky season party.

By Jeff Bessen

Long Beach’s celebration of Halloween got under way with the annual Halloween Bash in Kennedy Plaza on Oct. 25.

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., children could Trick or Treat around the plaza. At 11 a.m. there was a costume parade and a dance party.

There was live music by the Valentides and handcrafted art by local artists.

Arts In The Plaza is Long Beach’s Weekly Arts Festival, which includes handcrafted art and live music. The season runs from Memorial Day weekend through Halloween.

Arts In The Plaza is the place to shop to items to fit any occasion, unique gifts for yourself or family and friends. This is the essence of shopping locally and supporting small businesses. Find creations in diverse mediums such as accessories, clothing, drawing, glass, home décor, jewelry, mixed media, painting, and photography.

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