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Monterey 4th of July Celebration

Monterey 4th of July Celebration

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Downtown Monterey

Alvarado Street
Monterey, CA 93940

Event Info

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Monterey's 4th of July Parade 2025 is not to be missed and starts at 10am at the corner of Alvarado and Pearl streets. Come and join us to enjoy the festive floats, patriotic displays, entertaining costumes, and musical bands.

A variety of delicious food options will be available for purchase or you can bring a picnic lunch. Join us at this fun-filled, alcohol-free event!

Parade Route

The parade will start at the corner of Alvarado Street and Pearl Street. It will go down Alvarado Street and turn left onto Del Monte Ave and then take an immediate left onto Calle Principal. It will continue on Calle Principal until Jefferson Street, and end there.


The City of Monterey’s Celebrations & Food Fest then follows from 11am until 4:30pm at Colton Hall Lawn at Pacific St.

Featured Bands:

  • 10:45am: The Pfeffers
  • 12pm: Carnaval!
  • 1:30pm: Wild at Heart
  • 3pm: Forverland

A variety of delicious food options will be available to purchase or you can bring a picnic lunch.

Note: This is an alcohol-free event. Dogs are prohibited except for guide and service dogs.