Beach Streets was back in Long Beach Saturday afternoon as residents enjoyed 2.5 miles of car-free road between Downtown and Wrigley on Pacific Ave.

The event included three festival hubs, each featuring a variety of activities and entertainment.

“I love how this event really gets the community involved. At the end of the day, no one is wanting to leave,” said Karen Magy, who was painting faces at the Willow Street stop.

Whether people were riding a bike, roller skating, walking or using another creative mode of transportation, there was a lot to see on Pacific Ave.

Paisajes de Mexico Ballet Folklorico performed in front of the North Gate Market, where people could rest and grab some tacos.

Long Beach has now had several of these Beach Street events and the community has shown up in droves.

“I think they are fun. It’s a great idea to bring people into a neighborhood that they may not have rode through before,” said attendee Michelle Gerdes.