Everyone celebrates Thanksgiving differently. Some gather at a relative or friend's home for a feast. Some go out to eat and let others do all the cooking and cleaning. And some, well...some just run! From the annual turkey trot, to singing away your calories, here are some fun events to participate in this Thanksgiving:
9th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K/10K Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 24, 2011 - 7, 8, 9, or 10 a.m.
Packet Pick-Up is Wednesday, November 23 from 2-7:45 p.m. (or 30 minutes before your race)
Belmont Plaza Pool, 4000 E. Olympic Plaza in Long Beach
Parking is free with a $1 donation to Community Action Team, the non-profit hosting the trot
Beachfront parking provided with any canned food donation
For more information, visit www.turkeytrot.us
Thanksgiving Lunch at Aquarium of the Pacific
Thursday, November 24, 2011 - 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way in Long Beach
For more information, visit www.aquariumofpacific.org, or call (562) 590-3100
Thanksgiving at Paradise Piano Bar
Thursday, November 24, 2011 - Open at 3 p.m., Food served from 4-8 p.m.
After dinner, enjoy karaoke with Carolyn Sweets from 9:30 p.m.-Close
Paradise Piano Bar, 1800 E. Broadway in Long Beach
For more information, visit www.paradisepianobar.com, or call (562) 590-8773
Regardless of how you spend your Thanksgiving, we hope you take some time to be thankful for all that you have!
