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Beach Pride Events

Beach Pride Events is the event and entertainment programming arm of Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) and the University Student Union (USU). Beach Pride Events is charged with producing a recurring schedule of quality programs in the USU, the campus and local community, in conjunction with ASI; such as concerts, guest lectures, films, comedy shows, multicultural, educational, civic engagement, and special events specifically targeted to enhance the college experience for the students of Long Beach State University. Beach Pride Events will also produce traditional campus-wide events such as: Week of Welcome, Smorgasport, ASI Big Event, and An Evening With.

Programs we Bring to you

Beach Pride Events operates as a student council and maintains a high standard of quality events aimed at enhancing the collegiate experience of all students on campus. The council is comprised of students from across campus who work hard to develop, plan and execute a large variety of events.
  • Speed Friending
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • ASI Beach Bash
  • An Evening With
  • Smorgasport
  • Finals Week
  • Speed Dating
  • Week of Welcome
  • Movies on the House
  • Poet's Lounge
  • Astronomy Night
  • Karaoke Night
  • Culture Fest
  • DIY Craft Series
  • Noontime Events
  • Murder Mystery
  • ...and many more events!

Beach Bash

Experience the thrill as ASI’s biggest event of the year takes center stage

Smorgasport

Smorgasport is a free, on-campus carnival exclusively for Long Beach State University students, featuring rides, games, food trucks, live entertainment, and interactive activities like laser tag, silent disco, and henna art.

An Evening With

Join us for an evening with a culturally significant figure

Week of Welcome

Every semester, WoW helps students make connections, join clubs and organizations, learn about university resources and so much more.

Upcoming BPE Events and Activities

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Beach Pride Staff

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Full-time Staff

Marvin Flores Headshot
Marvin Flores
Assistant Director, Programs/Archivist

Pronouns: he/him/el

April Castro Headshot
April Marie Castro
Beach Pride Events Manager

Pronouns: she/her

Anthony Gong
Anthony Gong
Beach Pride Events Coordinator

Pronouns: he/him/his