MONTEREY COUNTY 4TH OF JULY EVENTS

Celebrate July 4th where California was first born! Check our 4th of July events happening in Monterey County.

REMINDERS REGARDING FIREWORKS IN MONTEREY COUNTY

• Only Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed in the following cities of Monterey County: Marina, Seaside, Salinas, Soledad, Gonzales and King City
• Illegal fireworks use can be reported to the City of Monterey Police Station at (831) 646-3914
• Celebrate Responsibly - The Monterey Fire Department reminds everyone that fireworks of any kind, including “safe and sane” fireworks, are prohibited in the City of Monterey and carry a significant fine of $1000. If you celebrate in a small group at the park, or other public location, please do not leave behind any refuse.
• Who needs fireworks when you have a west coast sunset? Revel in the days last rays at some local favorite places to watch the sunset in Monterey County.

EVENTS

• MONTEREY FIREFIGHTERS CHARITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST (MONTEREY)

7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Colton Hall Lawn | $15 per Person

Reservations required. All proceeds benefit MY Museum

• 4TH OF JULY ON THE WHARF (MONTEREY)

9 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Old Fishermanʻs Wharf | FREE

Old Fisherman’s Wharf will be festively decorated for 4^th of July for fun photo ops as well as dining at ocean view restaurants, shopping along the wharf, and marine life viewing with whale watching, fishing, sailing and glass bottom boat trips.

• OLD MONTEREY FOURTH OF JULY PARADE (MONTEREY)

10:00 a.m. | Alvarado Street & Calle Principal | FREE

Monterey’s Annual Fourth of July Parade returns for the first time in two years! Enjoy festive floats, patriotic displays, costumes and live music.

• BIG 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND BACKYARD FOOD FEST (MONTEREY)

10:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Colton Hall Lawn | FREE

Hosted by the City of Monterey. Music, food & fun for the whole family! Bring your own lunch or purchase from a variety of food vendors.

• PACIFIC GROVE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION (PACIFIC GROVE)

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Jewell Park | FREE

Enjoy live music, kids activities, and receive a free t-shirt!

• MONTEREY COUNTY POPS! (CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA)

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Devendorf Park | FREE

Enjoy various patriotic and Americana favorites at the Carmel-by-the-Sea Annual 4th of July Celebration. Monterey County Pops! concert begins at 2:00 PM.

• SEASIDEʻS RED, WHITE AND BLUE FESTIVAL(SEASIDE)

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | City Hall Lawn | FREE

Enjoy live music, food, games, free hot dogs for kids and more! Featuring Featuring Coco Montoya with special guests Rosewood and John"Broadway" Tucker Revue.

• SALINASʻ 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION (SALINAS)

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Central Park | FREE

This five-hour celebration will include vendors, food trucks, and music culminating with a “Safe & Sane” fireworks display on the City Basketball Court.

• 4TH OF JULY GLAMPING WEEKEND AT THE CAMP (CARMEL VALLEY)

June 30, 2023 - July 4, 2023

Deluxe Glamping Weekend features overnight accommodations in one of our Cabins (sleeps 4), Breakfast, self-guided and hosted activities!  Self-guided activities include exploring our 115 acres, swimming, tennis and lawn games.  Hosted activities include archery lesson, tie dying, yoga and paint class. Reserve your cabin stay now!