It's time to plan a fun day for the 4th of July holiday! You'll find plenty of great local events to choose from in this list. For more information on each event, click the link at the end. All events are on Tuesday, July 4.
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM • 47th Annual Spreckels 4th of July Celebration
The Spreckels Memorial District is proud to present the 47th annual Spreckels 4th of July Celebration 2017. The Youth 1K Run (start/finish line on 3rd St) begins at 9:00 AM. The 10K and 5K Runs (start/finish line on 3rd St) begin at 9:00 AM. The 4th of July Parade begins at noon. There will be crafts and food booths until 4 PM.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM • City of Monterey 4th of July Parade
The Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA), Union Bank, and the City of Monterey are proud to sponsor the Monterey 4th of July Parade. Thousands of people will watch the star-spangled excitement of creative floats, specialty units, musical units and guest celebrities. This patriotic Independence Day parade is expected to take approximately one hour to pass along a route through downtown Monterey.
11:00 AM - 3:00 • City of 4th of July BBQ
Join the Chamber of Commerce and celebrate the 4th with an old-fashioned, down-home BBQ in Caledonia Park (behind the Post Office). Great food, live entertainment, and a chance to enjoy a patriotic celebration. The hours are from 11:00am - 3:00pm.
11:00 AM to 4:30 PM • City of Monterey's Party on the Lawn
The admission-free Big Little Backyard Bar-B-Que and Entertainment Extravaganza will be held on the historic grounds of Colton Hall on Pacific Street from 11:00 AM until 4:30 PM. Featured bands include Operation Rock (11:00 a.m.), Mustache Harbor (12:00 p.m.), Undercover (1:30 p.m.) and Foreverland (3:00 p.m.). Children's entertainment includes free carnival booths and games, face painting, balloon artists and jump houses. Lots of great food provided by non-profit food vendors will be on sale all day.
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM • Carmel's 15th Annual 4th of July Celebration
The Independence Day Celebration will be held from 12 - 4 p.m. at Devendorf Park. There will be entertainment, food, and games.
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM • Soledad 4th of July Parade & Celebration
Fun activities with DJ, live band, non-profit food organizations, plus a children's parade. Please pass the word that there will be no fireworks show or laser light show this year.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM • Monterey County Pops 4th of July Free Concert
The Monterey County Pops will perform an evening of patriotic and Americana music at the Golden State Theatre. Doors open for this free concert at 6:00 PM.