Here’s what’s happening, and when, during the 2024 Grand Prix of Long Beach

It’s hard to be bored at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Some might say it’s impossible.

And it’s obvious why once you know everything the three-day event has to offer.

There’s the multiple races, practice runs and qualifying for motorsports enthusiasts. There’s a lifestyle expo for those who want to check out the latest automobile-related products. There’s plenty of options to eat, drink and even dance for those who want to live it up. There’s even a kids zone for families.

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And there’s so much more.

So yeah, you’ll have no shortage of entertainment options.

To help you make sense of it all, below is a schedule of Grand Prix events.

Thursday, April 18

11 a.m.-noon: Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame Ceremony, on South Pine Avenue in front of the Convention Center.
6:00-10 p.m.: Thunder Thursday at The Pike Outlets.

Friday, April 19

7:30 a.m.: Gates open.
7:45-8:15 a.m.: GT America practice No. 1.
9-10 a.m.: IMSA practice No. 1.
10:15-10:35 a.m.: Historic IndyCar practice No. 1.
11:30 a.m.-noon: GT America practice No. 2
12:15-12:35 p.m.: Stadium Super Trucks practice No. 1.
12:50-2:20 p.m.: IMSA practice No. 2.
2:50-4:05 p.m.: IndyCar Series practice No. 1.
4:25-4:40 p.m.: GT America qualifying.
5-5:50 p.m.: IMSA qualifying.
5-6 p.m.: IndyCar Series all drivers autograph session
6:30-8:30 p.m.: Super Drift Challenge No. 1.
6:30-8 p.m.: Fiesta Friday, featuring Ape Drums, at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center plaza.
8:30 p.m.: Gates close.