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The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach has tabled the Fiesta Friday concert when the race returns in September, but event officials announced that Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil will headline the Saturday night concert on Sept. 25.

The road race, which typically happens in April, was canceled in 2020 and delayed to September this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Fiesta Friday show has traditionally featured Latin bands. The Friday concert will not happen this year because they could not find a sponsor for the event, according to Chris Esslinger, director of communications for the  Grand Prix. However, it is expected to return in 2022.

In the past, acts such as El Tri, Fobia, Belanova, Maltina Vecindad and Ozomatli have headlined the Friday show.

Neil, who was raised in nearby Compton, is performing in Long Beach as part of his “The Legacy Continues Tour,” which features classic Motley Crue hits as well as songs from his solo albums. He previously performed at the Grand Prix in 2015. Since the Crue’s “Kickstart My Heart” has been used in countless racing montages and commercials, it’s safe to bet that one will be on the setlist.

The Saturday show will take place at approximately 5:30 p.m. on the plaza in front of the Long Beach Performing Arts Center adjacent to the Long Beach Convention Center and is free to Saturday race ticket holders. Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Esslinger said the event will follow city COVID-19 protocols for the Saturday concert, which as of now means there are no masks required since it’s outdoors and capacity can remain the same as in previous year at about 5,000 people.

Long Beach Grand Prix weekend will run Sept. 24-26. For tickets, visit gplb.com.

This post first appeared on ocregister.com

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