First Night Monterey

First Night Monterey, Monterey County's premier New Year's Eve Celebration Of The Arts is in its 30th year, and the event on New Year's Eve 2022 promises to be the best one yet! This year's theme celebrates 30 years of First Night Monterey, and we are inviting visual and performing artists to submit their applications to be part of a family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration ringing in 2023.

Join us for the Twilight Procession as we enjoy the lights, the magic, and the joy of First Night into the New Year! It's a Mardi-Gras-style walking parade that begins at Portola Plaza and moves down Alvarado Street to Pearl Street, featuring bands, dance groups, large-scale movable sculptures, puppets, and costumed people. Successful elements include height, sound, lights and glow-in-the-dark materials. The Twilight Procession also serves as the finale for Kids' Night Out.

https://www.firstnightmonterey.org