to Honor Victims of Traffic Violence on May 20
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Community members, advocates, families, and local leaders will gather at Trolley Park at 2nd and Redondo on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM for the Ride of Silence, a worldwide memorial event honoring the lives lost and forever changed by traffic violence in Long Beach and beyond.
The gathering will provide a space for remembrance, reflection, and solidarity while calling attention to the urgent need for safer streets for everyone — including people walking, biking, using mobility devices, and driving.
The event will feature remarks from community advocates and loved ones impacted by traffic violence, along with a memorial ceremony recognizing victims whose lives were cut short on local streets. Attendees are encouraged to bring flowers, candles, photos, or messages of remembrance.
Afterward, pedestrians and cyclists will walk and ride westbound on 2nd St to Bixby Park and from there head to Bluff Park overlooking the ocean.
“The violence is systemic, the culture is apathetic, and our environment is deadly,” Kurt Canfield, one of the organizers, said. “We need this to change. We’re fighting for visibility, respect, and our right to exist.”
The Ride of Silence is open to the public and free to attend.
Event Details
What: Ride of Silence / Walk of Silence
When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 — 5:00 PM
Where: Trolley Park, 2nd & Redondo
Cost: Free and open to the public
About the Organizers
Car-Lite Long Beach is a grassroots community-based organization that advocates for safer streets and alternative modes of transportation. Our vision is to see a Long Beach with zero deaths due to traffic violence and equitable alternatives to driving.
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