Tuesday evening, 788 seniors graduated from Millikan High School during a joyous ceremony at Veterans Stadium.

Over last week and this week, the Long Beach Unified School District will award diplomas to about 5,065 students at 16 ceremonies.

To mark this pivotal occasion for thousands of our local youth, the Long Beach Post is photographing as many of the graduations as we can. You can see all the galleries here.

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Graduates and their teachers before the Millikan High School commencement ceremony in Long Beach, Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Elisa Hodgson gives her speech at Millikan High School’s commencement ceremony with 788 graduates in Long Beach, Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Olivia Lopez, left and other graduates celebrate after the Millikan High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Graduates toss their caps into the air after the Millikan High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Mikayla Metran sheds a tear as she hugs a teacher after the Millikan High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Damien Amozoc and Katheryne Van Ryn find a moment for themselves before lining up for the Millikan High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Levi Diniakos talks on his phone before the start of the Millikan High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Arianna Orozco fixes the graduation gown of Victor Manzano. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Left to right: Taylor Dixon, Isaac Garcia, Arianna Orozco and Victor Manzano before the Millikan High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Olivia Lopez, right leads the graduates onto the field for the Millikan High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Shakira Osborne waves to family as she and other graduates march into Veterens Stadium. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Mya Delaney holds her cap as the wind picks up. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Victor Acosta signals a heart to his family as he and other graduates march into the Millikan High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Midler Jones waves to family. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Tasia Gemme hugs her mother as she and other graduates march into the Millikan High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Olivia Lopez stands for the National Anthem during the Millikan High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Mahayla Whitfield sings with the high school vocal group Vocal Point. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Amaya Durkins gets excited after receiving her diploma at the Millikan High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Andrea Cruz gets hugs from her students after they received their diplomas. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Nick Poirier, left and Jose Lalisan come down the stage ramp arm in arm after receiving their diplomas at the Millikan High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
A graduate expresses herself after receiving her diploma at the Millikan High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Alexa Palencia hugs her fellow graduate after the Millikan High School commencement ceremony with 788 graduates in Long Beach, Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.