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)