Labor Day 2024

Here's what will be closed on Labor Day in Long Beach

Street sweeping is among the city services that will not be operating during the Sept. 2 holiday.

Jason Ruiz

Aug 26, 2024 — 1 min read

The city of Long Beach has long been plagued with an arduous hiring process. Photo by Brandon Richardson.

With Labor Day weekend approaching, the city of Long Beach announced Monday what city services will be open and closed and open during the Sept. 2 holiday.

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