The high-flying stunts of Thunder Thursday, one of several events leading up to the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend, will have a new location this year, officials announced Monday.

The free event, taking place April 6, will be held for the first time at The Pike Outlets on Shoreline Drive, west of Pine Avenue. It was previously held on Pine Avenue near Broadway in downtown Long Beach, and hosted by Downtown Long Beach Associates.

The new location for 17th annual event, always held on the eve of the first day of Grand Prix, will provide more room, activities and exhibits for fans to enjoy, Jim Michaelian, president and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, said in a prepared statement.

Thunder Thursday begins at 6:30 p.m. and features freestyle motocross demonstrations from Metal Mulisha, motorcycle stunts from Tony Carbajal and Verizon IndyCar Series pit stop competitions. Live music and DJs, a car show on Bay Street and a beer garden are also planned.

Fans can also get autographs from professional drivers competing at the Grand Prix, see the debut of the 2017 Miss Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach winners and have a chance to win prizes and special offers from The Pike Outlets.

The Pike opened in 2003, but struggled to draw and retain retailers and shoppers. Roughly three years ago, DDR Corp., the Ohio-based company that operates The Pike, attracted Restoration Hardware in hopes of turning around the troubled development.

More than a year ago the outlets underwent a $65 million overhaul and expansion to make the center more cohesive and pedestrian-friendly, among other changes. It now includes retailers such as Nike, H&M, Columbia Sportswear and Cotton On, among others.

Morgan Erickson, property manager for the outlets, said in a written statement that they are “thrilled” to host the event at the newly-renovated site.

Parking for Thunder Thursday at The Pike Outlets will be available in the structure at Shoreline Drive and Chestnut Avenue.

The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach will take place April 7-9. For more information, visit gplb.com.