Important Updates

Important Updates

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to CTC 2026.

CTC REGISTRATION AND PACKAGE PICK-UP SCHEDULE

To help ease the crowding at Cruise Central, CTC is implementing changes to pre-registration package pick up.

2026 Pre-registered package pickup and Onsite Registration will be as follows:

 

REGISTRATION PICK UP  

Monday, Oct. 5,   11 a.m - 5 p.m.           Last names A - K only.

Tuesday, Oct. 6,   9 a.m. - 5 p.m.            Last names L - Z only.

Wednesday, Oct. 6 - Friday, Oct. 9,   9 a.m. - 5 p.m

Saturday, Oct. 10,   9 a.m. - 5 p.m

Sunday, Oct. 11,   9 a.m. - Noon

 

2026 ONSITE REGISTRATION  

Monday, Oct. 5,   11 a.m - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, - Friday, Oct. 9,   9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10,   9 a.m. - Noon

 

2027 REGISTRATION

Thursday, Oct. 8,   Noon - 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 9 - Saturday, Oct. 10,   9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 11,   8 a.m. - Noon

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Your confirmation card is all you need to be in the Parade on Monday evening or to Auto Cross Monday - Wednesday.  Pre-registered participants MUST be in their Cruisin' vehicle to park in Cruise Central.  Those driving their non-registered or late model vehicles MUST park in Spectator Parking.  Please be kind to our volunteers!  They work hard for your pleasure.

 

LONG BEACH PARADE IN FULL SWING

The City of  Long Beach, and the kick-off parade will return to full strength on Monday, October 5.  Throws, such as stuffed animals, beads and the like are authorized again!  Please, no candy or gum.  As a reminder, the parade is open to registered vehicles only.  Line-up is at Long Beach High School.  The gates open at 1 p.m. with the parade beginning at 5:30 p.m.

 

 

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