Local officials and residents joined together for the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce tree lighting and Menorah lighting ceremony. Janet Cohen, left, Paul Leone, Larry Benowitz, Mark Tannenbaum, Michael Kerr, Father Robert Brennan, Rabbi Bennet Hermann, Warren Vegh, Fran Adelson, Michael Fagen, Janet Slavin, and Len Torres.
Fire Chief Rich Corbett turned out for the tree-lighting with the kids.
Scott Kemins with Hailey & Casey (almost 3) at the menorah lighting.
The Christmas nativity scene at Kennedy Plaza.
Rabbi Eli Goodman and Bernie Neumark light the Menorah during the Bach Jewish Center Menorah lighting at Kennedy Plaza.
Long Beach hosted its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 13 at Kennedy Plaza, where trees were adorned with white lights, and sweets and drinks were provided to children and adults who turned out for the bright and beautiful event. The People’s Church Choir sang Christmas carols in celebration of the holiday season which can be seen across the community through holiday decorations and designs.
On Monday, the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce held its festive tree lighting and Menorah lighting ceremony at Edwards Boulevard and Park Avenue in recognition of Christmas and Hanukkah. The following day, on Tuesday, the Bach Jewish Center hosted its Kennedy Plaza Menorah lighting with music and food. Members of the center joined city officials for a joyous celebration, with live music and dancing, and children from the center sang Hanukkah songs with those in attendance.
