The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is turning up the excitement on race day with the addition of the Mornings CARnival, a vibrant Sunday, April 19 attraction produced and operated by Morning Car Club that will bring an extra dose of style, creativity and automotive enthusiasm to Southern California’s biggest race weekend.
Set against the backdrop of the fast-paced action and festival atmosphere of the Acura Grand Prix, Mornings CARnival will feature a full paddock with a curated lineup of vehicles selected to reflect quality, design, and overall presence. Each vehicle is reviewed and approved to ensure a cohesive and elevated display, contributing to a visually impactful and well-balanced show environment.
Founded in 2021 in Frogtown, Los Angeles and already known for building a strong following through its energetic gatherings, Mornings is a curated automotive platform rooted in coffee culture and community. Emerging from early gatherings at Mornings Coffee along the LA River, the brand has evolved into a tastemaker within the automotive space – blending design, lifestyle, and a refined selection of vehicles. Known for its intentional approach and elevated atmosphere, Mornings produces experiences that move beyond the traditional car meet, shaping a new standard for how automotive culture is presented and experienced.
“Mornings has always been about curating an experience – not just a car meet,” said Aldo Lihiang, who organizes Mornings events. “Being part of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach allows us to bring that vision to a larger stage, with a carefully selected lineup that represents the best of automotive culture and community.”
Expanding beyond Los Angeles, Mornings has also intersected with the art and cultural space, including a collaboration during Art Basel Miami with Paris Brosnan and Larry Warsh’s CART Department, further cementing its position at the intersection of automotive, art, and contemporary culture.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the all-new Mornings CARnival to Sunday at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach,” said Grand Prix Association of Long Beach General Manager Jim Liaw. “This is exactly the kind of high-energy, enthusiast-driven experience that complements our event so well. Mornings has built something truly special within the automotive community, and their CARnival will add even more excitement, personality and fan engagement to an already action-packed weekend.”
The addition of the Mornings CARnival further expands the Acura Grand Prix’s unique blend of world-class racing and lifestyle entertainment, giving fans yet another reason to arrive early, stay all day and soak in everything race weekend has to offer.
The 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will be headlined by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. In addition, the weekend will include the Super Drift Challenge under the lights on Friday and Saturday nights, plus doubleheader action from Robby Gordon’s SPEED Energy Stadium Super Trucks, Porsche Carrera Cup North America and the Historic Sports Car Challenge, featuring muscle cars that competed on road and street courses from the 1970s through 1991.
Ticket prices range from $56 for a Friday General Admission ticket to $221 for a three- day ticket that includes Sat./Sun. reserved seating in grandstand upper levels. Pre-paid parking packages are also available, along with handicapped seating, NTT INDYCAR SERIES Paddock passes, Super Photo tickets and a wide variety of hospitality packages. As always. children 12 years and under will be admitted free with a ticketed adult, although they will need a Junior ticket to sit in the grandstands.
Fans can select and pay for their 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach seats, parking and paddock passes online at gplb.com. Ticket orders can also be placed by calling the toll-free ticket hotline, (888) 827-7333.
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