Monterey's independence day 2023 celebration - enjoy photos!
Photos courtesy of Old Monterey Business Association: Pancake Breakfast , Parade , Lawn Party
Photos from the Pancake Breakfast and Parade, courtesy of Shannon Liebrock - on Instagram at @liebrockphotography1
Photos from the Pancake Breakfast, Parade, and Lawn Party, courtesy of the City of Monterey (choose Tiles option to view thumbnails)
Photo: Mayor and City Council with Police and Fire Chiefs

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See https://oldmonterey.org/monterey-4th-july for more information.

Latest update - both Colton Hall Museum and the Presidio of Monterey Museum will be open from 10am to 4pm.

Monterey Firefighters Charity Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station #11 - 7:30am - 10:30am
Join us at the Monterey Firefighters Charity Pancake Breakfast benefiting MY Museum on July 4, 7:30am-10:30am! There will be activities for the kids, music, a chance to meet your local firefighters, and a hearty breakfast featuring coffee, pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, and all the fixings. Tickets are $15 per person - reservations required.

Monterey's annual 4th of July Parade in Old Monterey District - 10am
Monterey's annual 4th of July Parade is a must-attend celebration that draws approximately 15,000 people of all ages to line the streets in and around Old Monterey. We invite you to join us and revel in the festive floats, patriotic displays, entertaining costumes, and musical bands. The parade begins at 10am sharp.

City of Monterey's Big 4th of July Celebration and Backyard Food Fest on Colton Hall Lawn - 10:45am - 5pm
The City of Monterey's Big 4th of July Celebration and Backyard Food Fest will be held on the historic grounds of Colton Hall, 10:45am-5pm. Featuring live music and food for sale, this is free event!
 
July 4th Living History Day in the Memory Garden at Pacific House - 11am - 3pm
Monterey State Historic Park Association presents July 4th Living History Day in the Memory Garden, located behind Pacific House Museum at Custom House Plaza. The whole family can enjoy historic demonstrations and participate in 19th century games, rope-making, leather stamping, and cooking, 11am-3pm.

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See photos from 2022:
Pancake Breakfast: oldmonterey.org/album/2022-4th-july-pancake-breakfast-fire-station-11
Parade: oldmonterey.org/album/2022-4th-july-parade-downtown-monterey
Lawn Party: oldmonterey.org/album/2022-big-4th-july-celebration-backyard-food-fest