Events

The Old Gray Mare 100+ year old fire truck was featured in the Rose Parade by Honda® to commemorate the 250th birthday of Monterey! Watch LIVE on New Year's Day.

See more photos from the day.

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February 6 - 9, Thu - Sun MINI GOLF FUNDRAISER at the Monterey Conference Center - Come to the Conference Center to play a pop up mini golf course with holes created by local businesses and organizations. This fun event is great for all ages and is a fundraiser for all Monterey 250 events. Don't miss it and tell your friends! 

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May 29, Friday ART GALA - The fancy Gala in celebration of Monterey 250 will kick off the birthday week at the Intercontinental Clement Monterey. Music, food, drinks, entertainment.

More to come soon!

Early Summer PUBLIC ART UNVEILING - A 15-foot abalone sculpture to commemorate Monterey 250 historic milestone will be unveiled at San Carlos Beach park. Design and created by Cara Byrd, John Mason, and Lance Boen.

Thanks to our major sponsors for this project, the Cannery Row Company, and the Cannery Row Business Association.

Jun 3, Wed THE OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY!
Monterey 250 Mosaic Community Celebration 1 – 4 pm San Carlos Beach/Park
Director/Playwright - Harriet Lynn - Being that it is Monterey’s 250th birthday the City of Monterey is celebrating on June 3, 2020 actual Founding Day: June 3, 1770) with a community celebration inspired by the 1984 ceramic tile mural by artist Guillermo Wagner Granizo. This pictorial mosaic depicts much of the area’s history, people and events and installed on the outside rear wall of the Monterey Conference Center.

This community program is to acknowledge and pay tribute to others before us whose contributions come from deep within the area’s past (prior to 1770) to its present day and glimpsing into the future.  With an outdoor program from 1:00 – 2:30 pm performing groups and individuals from different backgrounds and cultures will entertain and enlighten.  A storyteller (“Count of Monterey”) weaves a narrative throughout the program illustrating Monterey’s unique historic past, present and future. Post-performance, 2:30 to 4 pm.

Evening - Birthday Party on Colton Hall Lawn - 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Music, Food trucks, Entertainment, Activities! 
The City's official Birthday Party will be held at Colton Hall Lawn with a fun evening of food, live music, and of course birthday cake! Be sure to stop by as we celebrate our City's 250th birthday!

Jul 4, Sat INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE & BIG LITTLE BACKYARD BARBECUE - This wonderful community event speaks for itself, but watch for more details coming in spring.

Fall 2020 Block Party on Alvarado Street - Come break bread with your neighbors as we celebrate Monterey's anniversary year with a block party. All ages are welcome. Food, drink and live entertainment will be provided. Don't miss out on this exciting event. 

Ticket sales and additional details available soon!