Free Green Port Fest

By David Ball

It’s open house at the Port of Long Beach. Have you ever wondered how your keyboard got to California? Learn about logistics in the funnest way possible, by experiencing a day filled with interactive exhibits and displays at the Green Port Fest this Saturday.

Here’s a list of activities (Note: Some rides require tickets which are FREE; can be obtained at the festival entrance or ticket kiosks):

-Union Pacific’s rail simulator for a virtual train ride you won’t forget
-Mobile Department Operations Center showcases Port incident and emergency response tactics
-Green Port environmental projects display area to see the variety of wildlife that lives in our harbor
-Check out giant “top picks,” “yard hostlers” and other heavy equipment that move cargo
-See demonstrations of remote-control submersibles in action!
-Children can visit the bounce house, slide, an arts and crafts activity center
-Children can visit the Aquarium of the Pacific’s touch tank
-Live music by Blue Steel
-Port Bike Tours depart from the Green Port Fest Bike Valet at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
-45-minute boat tours. Boats depart every 15 minutes
-Climb aboard a double-decker Metrolink train to see one of our cargo terminals in action

FREE

Saturday October 2, 2010 ~ 10:AM to 3PM

The Port of Long Beach is located at the south end of the Interstate 710 (Long Beach) Freeway.
The address for the Port Administration Building is 925 Harbor Plaza, Long Beach, CA 90802
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