Long Beach—The Perfect Urban Waterfront Playground
 ong Beach is a unique mix of urban sophistication with the atmosphere of a beach resort. The 5th largest city in California, Long Beach is home to the Queen Mary and Aquarium of the Pacific offering big city adventure with the visitor friendly charm of a small town.
Centrally located in Southern California, Long Beach is rich in history and diversity from its sandy white beaches to eclectic neighborhoods. Experience the best of dining, shopping, culture and entertainment all within an easily accessible, compact area situated alongside a picturesque harbor on the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Enjoy all that Long Beach has to offer!
| Schedule of Events for Thursday, February 23, 2006 |
| 12:00 Noon |
The Queen Mary 2, the world’s largest and most elegant ocean liner of today, will sail into the Port of Long Beach through Queen’s Gate, the same entrance used by the RMS Queen Mary when she arrived in Long Beach in 1967.
Led by Long Beach fireboats shooting fountains of seawater high into the air from their water cannons, and escorted by a flotilla of smaller ships, yachts and boats of all types, the Queen Mary 2 will maneuver as close to the Queen Mary’s stern as water depth will allow (approximately 1/3 mile from the Queen Mary)
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| 12:30 p.m. |
The two great Queens will greet each other for this historic first meeting with a “whistle salute” using their 2,000 pound, 7-foot long signaling horns that will be heard for 10 miles. The Queen Mary 2 will remain in place for approximately one hour.
A squadron of 5 from Skytypers, Inc. will print a series of three 5-mile long, 1,200 foot high welcome messages 10,000 feet above the two Queen Marys. At the sounding of the whistles, a spectacular aerial display will be performed by 21st Century Skydiving, highlighting the occasion. |
1:30 p.m. |
Queen Mary 2 will bid Bon Voyage” to Long Beach and the Queen Mary as she continues on her cruise to Mexico. |
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*All times subject to change |
Best Viewing Sites For The Queen Mary & Queen Mary 2
“A Royal Rendezvous” |
| Bixby Park |
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130 Cherry Ave
(at Ocean Blvd) |
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directions |
| Bluff Park |
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Ocean Blvd, between
Redondo & Lindero |
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Junipero
Beach |
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Beach from 15th Street to
39th Place
Access is Junipero Ave @ Ocean Blvd |
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Shoreline
Aquatic Park |
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200 Aquarium Way
(located behind
Aquarium of the Pacific)
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directions
Parking
Information |
Shoreline
Village* |
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429 Shoreline Village Dr
Best viewing from mole road
that stretches into harbor |
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directions
Parking
Information |
The
Queen Mary |
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1126 Queens Hwy
(at end of 710 Fwy) |
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directions
Parking information |
| * This location will feature complimentary “Royal Rendezvous” Event Flags (while supplies last, limited to supply on hand), as well as booths sponsored by KBIG 104 FM and The Long Beach Press-Telegram Newspaper |
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