Thousands of music enthusiasts walked along Anaheim Street in Long Beach and stopped at different venues to catch a free show played by local musicians and bands. Many look forward to this event every summer, well known by locals as the Happy Sundays Fest.

Happy Sundays Fest is a multi-venue festival in Long Beach’s Zaferia Business District that gives a stage to established and emerging local artists. The weekend event also promotes local businesses and strives to build community in the local music scene.

Founders of the music festival, Julia Kugel Montoya and Scott Montoya, were excited about this year’s turnout this past weekend, Aug. 23 and 24. While prices to host a large, free event like this continue to increase, the Montoyas hope to continue providing a space for the community to

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