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CSULB to celebrate 75th anniversary with live music, food, beer and more

The three bands — Mariachi los Tiburones de CSULB, Higher Ed and Knyght Ryder — all have ties to the university.

Brandon Richardson

Sep 18, 2024 — 4 min read

A person walks past the Walter Pyramid at Cal State Long Beach Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Photo by Brandon Richardson.

Students have been receiving their higher education at Cal State Long Beach, originally known as Los Angeles-Orange County State College, since it opened on Sept. 28, 1949. Exactly 75 years later, the university will celebrate its diamond jubilee with live music, food, beer and more.

The 75th anniversary kickoff concert is set to take place Saturday, Sept. 28 from 3 to 8 p.m. on the north lawn of the Walter Pyramid. The free family-friendly event will feature food trucks, a beer garden, a kid zone and more. Parking is also free.

Live entertainment will be provided by three bands, each with ties to the university: Mariachi los Tiburones de CSULB, Higher Ed and Knyght Ryder.

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