Thunder Thursday revs up fans for Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend
Downtown Long Beach was taken over by hundreds of people during Thunder Thursday, the annual community event that helps kick off Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend.
The free, family-friendly event took place on Thursday evening, April 10, with crowds gathered at the Pike Outlets to enjoy motorsports demonstrations, live music and food.
Fans stroll past race cars on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Dylan Hayer, 2, takes in the action from the grandstand at Thunder Thursday on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
A youngster rides past race cars on display at Thunder Thursday on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
The Hayer family from Torrance watch the action at Thunder Thursday on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Race fans fill the grandstands for a pit crew contest at Thunder Thursday on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Race fans fill the grandstands for a pit crew contest at Thunder Thursday on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Race fans fill the grandstands for a pit crew contest at Thunder Thursday on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
GT Series drivers CJ Moses, right, and Jason Bell sign posters for fans at Thunder Thursday on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds of spectators get close up views of race cars and meet drivers on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds of spectators get close up views of race cars and meet drivers on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds of spectators get close up views of race cars and meet drivers on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds of spectators get close up views of race cars and meet drivers on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds of spectators get close up views of race cars and meet drivers on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds of spectators get close up views of race cars and meet drivers on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds of spectators get close up views of race cars and meet drivers on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds of spectators get close up views of race cars and meet drivers on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds of spectators get close up views of race cars and meet drivers on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds of spectators get close up views of race cars and meet drivers on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds of spectators get close up views of race cars and meet drivers on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds of spectators get close up views of race cars and meet drivers on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds of spectators get close up views of race cars and meet drivers on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans interact with racing series drivers and get autographs at Thunder Thursday on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Fans interact with racing series drivers and get autographs at Thunder Thursday on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Dylan Hayer, 2, takes in the spectacle from the grandstand at Thunder Thursday on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Year-old Angel Disario attends his first Thunder Thursday on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
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Fans stroll past race cars on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Thunder Thursday featured an NTT IndyCar Series pit stop competition along Shoreline Drive, freestyle motocross demonstrations, a classic car show at the Paseo, and meet-and-greets with pro drivers and pit crews. Emerald Street Band and Manuel The Band also put on a show for visitors as they enjoyed multiple food vendors, a beer garden and other activities.
The event gave Long Beach residents and visitors a glimpse of what’s to come during the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The Grand Prix will begin on Friday, April 11, and run until Sunday, April 13.
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