City of Monterey | 4th of July Celebration

The City of Monterey's 4th of July
Flag Raising Ceremony, Parade & Lawn Party
will continue as planned on
Sat., July 4, 2009
at 10:00 a.m. sharp!
See flyer for details

A video message from:
Fire Chief Sam Mazza
Police Chief Tim Shelby
July 4th, 2009 - City News Video

Fourth of July Celebration Hotline: 646.3996

July 4th Fireworks Display Cancelled
UPDATE: Feb. 17, 2009 - The Monterey City Council voted unanimously to cancel the 4th of July fireworks display for 2009 due to budget constraints and public safety concerns.

Deadline for parade entries has passed.
Parade applications are no longer being accepted.

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News Release | Event Flyer

MEDIA ADVISORY: NO Fireworks Display in Monterey - Big Fines for Fireworks | $1000 Fine
Monterey Hikes Fireworks Fine

Schedule: (Tune your radio to 1610 AM)
     Flag Raising and Kick-off Parade
     Lawn Party
     Fireworks Display - Cancelled

Fireworks illegal in the City
(Fines starting at $1,000)

4th of July rules and regulations

Volunteers make it happen!
Help with the festivities!
Help with beach cleanup July 5th!

Photos from past events

Help support this event

Tips for a fun and safe 4th of July

Visitor information

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Monterey's July 4th Celebration 2008

Monterey's July 4th Celebration 2007

Schedule of events:
10 a.m.	Flag Raising Ceremony along Alvarado Street
10:15 a.m.	Kick-Off Parade begins at Alvarado and Polk streets continues up Del Monte Avenue and down Calle Principal in Downtown Monterey
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Lawn Party - Backyard Bar-B-Cue at Colton Hall Lawn The Independence Celebration day includes live music, entertainment, carnival games, food booths, and endless fun for all ages!
Street Closures:
from 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. – Webster, Cass, Polk, Hartnell, Sargent Court and Dormody Court will be closed for parade set-up and staging from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. – Alvarado St., Del Monte Ave. and Calle Principal streets will be closed for the parade from 6:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. – Pacific St. will be closed for the lawn party all day – The parking lot by Monterey Bay Kayaks/Monterey Bay Park will be closed all day for the Monterey Police and Fire Departments. Additional closures due to Moto GP Races at Laguna Seca Raceway: "Race Nights on the Row" - from 2 p.m. to midnight, July 4th - Cannery Row between Drake and David; Hoffman, Prescott and David streets between Cannery Row and Wave St.
The fireworks show has been cancelled and personal fireworks are illegal.
Help cleanup the beach on the 5th of July! 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Tips for a fun and safe 4th of July:
1.	Follow ALL signs and detours.
2.	Animals prohibited at all events (except guide/service dogs).
3.	Fireworks of any type are prohibited in the City of Monterey. Possession, display or discharge is a misdemeanor punishable by fines starting at $1,000.
Click on any of the links for scheduling and location information or call the 4th of July Hotline at 646.3996. For traffic and parking updates, residents and visitors should tune the radio to 1610 AM.

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