Long Beach Launched Westside Night Market
The new monthly event at Admiral Kidd Park aims to boost the local economy and celebrate neighborhood identity.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Cultural
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Long Beach officials have inaugurated the monthly Westside Night Market at Admiral Kidd Park. This new community gathering showcases food vendors, handmade goods, and local performances.
Why it matters
The market functions as a community-building tool designed to activate the local economy and strengthen the distinct cultural identity of West Long Beach.
The inaugural event held in September 2026 featured performances by Mariachi Alma Juvenil and the Cabrillo High School band. The market is supported by a 10-year investment plan known as the Westside Promise Initiative.
The players
Roberto Uranga
He serves as the Vice Mayor of Long Beach and contributed funding to the new market initiative.
Janice Hahn
She is a Los Angeles County Supervisor who helped organize the market through her office.
Port of Long Beach
This major maritime hub provided financial backing for the Westside Night Market.
Westside Long Beach Business Alliance
This local trade group acts as a primary organizer for the market events.
Mariachi Alma Juvenil
This youth musical group performed at the inaugural market event.
The details
Organized by city departments, the Westside Long Beach Business Alliance, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, the market features a variety of community booths and goods. Funding for the initiative was provided by Vice Mayor Roberto Uranga, the Port of Long Beach, and the Long Beach Container Terminal.
Timeline
September 2026: The inaugural Westside Night Market was held at Admiral Kidd Park.
October 16, 2026: The second Westside Night Market is scheduled to take place from 5 to 8 p.m.
November 20, 2026: The third Westside Night Market is scheduled to take place from 5 to 8 p.m.
Industry Dynamics
This market event aligns with the goals of the Westside Promise Initiative, a 10-year community investment plan. By integrating local vendor participation into a structured city program, Long Beach is formalizing the role of neighborhood-level commerce in its economic development strategy.
Residents can attend the recurring markets on the third Friday of October and November between 5 and 8 p.m. Interested vendors can apply to participate in future events by submitting an interest form online.
The takeaway
The Westside Night Market provides a new regular venue for community connection and local entrepreneurship. Residents are encouraged to check the event schedule to plan their visits to the monthly gatherings at Admiral Kidd Park.
Further reading
For more information on local arts and neighborhood events, visit the Long Beach Cultural section.
More information
Interested vendors can submit a request through the Westside Night Market interest form.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Press Telegram.
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