APTOS: Aptos 4th of July Celebration
"World's Shortest Parade". Pancake breakfast 7:30-10am, parade at 10am, live music, games, arts & crafts 11am-4pm.
Soquel Dr. & State Park Dr.
Aptos Village
Time: 7am - 4:30pm
Phone: 831.688.1467
aptoschamber.com
BIG SUR:
Esalen's 4th of July 50th Anniversary Party
It has been a half-century of hippies, spiritual gurus, and hot springs at Esalen in Big Sur and they want to celebrate. On the day of commemorating our nation's independence, Esalen is putting on an all day event featuring three bands (Samba'Da, Pimps of Joytime, and Dehli2Dublin) in a venue just steps from an ocean cliff. There is food, beer, and wine for purchase and vendors are selling their clothing, jewelry, and other wares fit for flower-children of all generations. A Stretch and Yoga Movement class will be available from Hannah, and a hula-hooper, Jocelyn Gordon, will lead a Hoop Jam. Ticket price includes full use of the property, including the coveted hot spring baths.
Address:Esalen, 55000 Highway 1, Big Sur.
Time: 1-8p
Price: Big Sur locals get in for $45, and all others for $65 (children 12 and under are free). [GS]
Phone: 667-3000
Web: www.esalen.org@
CARMEL Independence Day Celebration
Please join us for an old-fashioned, family style celebration in Devendorf Park. Pack a lunch, bring along a blanket.chair, the festivities begin at 12:00pm. Entertainment by Cheeky Spanks; Mayor Jason Burnett will welcome the crowd at 12:00PM, the the fun and games begin! Food will be provided by local service clubs and groups, such as: Carmel Chamber of Commerce, Carmel Heritage, Carmel Host Lions, Carmel Residents Association, Carmel Woman's Club, Mission Trail Lions, YES for Carmel, and more!
July 4th "Red White and Blues in the Forest"
Date: 7/4/2012
Time: 6:30 PM TO 9:30 PM
Outdoor Forest Theater
Santa Rita and Mt View Ave
Carmel, CA 93921
Phone: 831-626-1681
Event Description: The Forest Theater Guild presents "Red White and Blues in the Forest" A celebration of the music of the American Blues performed by "Red Beans and Rice" who will give us the music of American Blues on our day of Independence. BBQ dinner with corn on the Cob, Beans, Potatoe Salad and wine and beer. Come grove to the mellow sounds of our own original music form founded in American culture and enjoy the beauty of the outdoor theater. Come join us after enjoying the city of Carmel Celebration at Devendorf park and settle into a musical delight of music performed on stage. Tickets are a donation of $10 to benefit "Guitars Not Guns" and the Forest Theater Guild. Buy your tickets on the Web at www.foresttheaterguild.org Parking available at the theater or on the surrounding streets of the theater at Santa Rita and Mt. View Streets off of Ocean AVenue in downtown Carmel. Walking distance from the Park and Ocean Ave. Come join us for a night of Blues!
FELTON
'50's Family July 4th Fest at Roaring Camp Railroads
Phone: 831.335.4484
www.roaringcamp.com
1950s-style sock hop, dance and hula hoop contests, sack races, balloon toss, BBQ & live musical entertainment. FREE
Date: July 04, 2012
Time: 9am - 5pm
GILROY
4th of July Community Fireworks Display in the City of Gilroy. The City of Gilroy will once again sponsor the community wide Fireworks Display on July 4, 2012. The Fireworks start at approximately 9:30 p.m. Spectators will enjoy about 400 fireworks and the show will last about 20 minutes. The location of the fireworks launch is Gilroy High School, 750 W. Tenth Street, Gilroy. Plan to arrive early for a good seat. If you have any questions about this special event, call 408-846-0460.
GONZALES
Jul 4 - Independence Day - Celebration at Central Park
HOLLISTER
Fourth of July Kiddie Parade & Fireworks
Hollister's Annual Kiddie Parade will be held at 10am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 beginning at Veteran's Memorial Park and ending at Marguerite Maze Middle School. Children of all ages are welcome to participate: walk, ride, roller skate or roller blade. The annual community fireworks display will take place on July 4th at dusk at the field adjacent to Marguerite Maze Middle School.@
King City 4th of July Parade
Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Time: 8:30-10:30am
Location: Intersection of 3rd Street and Lynn Street, King City CA
Come join the King City Community for their Annual 4th of July Parade as they celebrate our nations independence!
4th of July In the Park and Car Show
11am-4pm
San Lorenzo County Park
1160 Broadway
King City, CA 93930
MONTEREY
4th of July Celebration http://www.monterey.org/july4th/en-us/july4thcelebration.aspx @
Pacific Grove City 4th of July BBQ
July 04, 2012
Type: Special Events
Location: Caledonia Park
Come celebrate the 4th of July with the city of Pacific Grove for a BBQ and entertainment in Caledonia Park. Join the Chamber of Commerce and celebrate the 4th with an old-fashioned, down-home BBQ in Caledonia Park (behind the Post Office). Great food, live entertainment and a chance to enjoy a patriotic celebration.
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SANTA CRUZ
Firecracker Race
Harvey West Park
Phone: 831.459.8090
SantaCruzFirecracker10k.org
The most scenic course in Santa Cruz, the race starts & finishes in Harvey West park, tours Pogonip. Kids 1K, 5K & 10K routes.
Date: July 04, 2012
Time: Registration 7am, Kids 1K starts 8am, 5K and 10K 8:30am
Livestock Lowdown
Corner of Cedar and Lincoln Streets
Phone: 831.454.0566
santacruzfarmersmarket.org
BBQ demonstration and tasting with local butcher Chris LaVeque of El Salchichero and chef Brad Briske. Do it yourself small livestock care with Fogline Farm.
Date: July 04, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Old-Fashioned Independence Day
Wilder Ranch State Park, Two miles north on Hwy. 1
Phone: 831.426.0505
thatsmypark.org
Watch the parade at noon, followed by flag raising, live old-time music, crafts, ice cream making, games. FREE
Time: 11am - 4pm
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SCOTTS VALLEY
4th of July Fireworks Celebration.
Scotts Valley Community Center & Skypark
Phone: 831.438.3251
scottsvalleychamber.com
Enjoy a parade, live music, bounce houses for kids and delicious food. Admission $8Time: Gates open 3pm, Fireworks at 9:15pm
SEASIDE
4th of July Parade.
The City of Seaside & the Seaside Parade of Champions proudly invites the community to experience this year's 4th of July Parade on Sunday, July 4, 2010.
This Seaside tradition features the San Benito High School Band, Monterey Bay Pipe Band and Jacob the 45 foot Whale. Other parade participants include local youth groups, clowns, military drill units, Color Guard units, classic cars and the floating Tropical Fish.
The parade begins at 12 p.m. at the corner of W. Broadway Blvd. and S. Fremont Blvd. and travels to the corner of Fremont Blvd. and Harcourt Ave.
For more information, please call 831-899-6805. @
SOLEDAD
Soledad's 16th Annual Independence Day Celebration
From noon to 9pm, in the Soledad Little League Park, the Soledad Fourth of July Committee is putting on its 4th of July celebration starting with the Star Spangled Children's Parade at the Main Street School, wending up North Street, ending at Soledad Little League Park, followed by the presentation of colors and National Anthem. Bounce houses, face-painting, live music by old school R&B, rock and Latin rhythm band Nu Horizon, a talent show, strolling clowns, kids and adult games, three-legged races, pie eating contests and international food booths. There will be DJ music, Cub Scout pine wood derby and Show 'n' Shine car club. The fireworks-one of only two cities in the county that are doing it-begin at dusk (between 8:30-9pm). [WR]
Noon-9pm. Soledad Little League Park, 710 North St., Soledad. Free. 223-5000, 223-5014. http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/events/2012/jul/04/46518/
SPRECKELS
Time: All day
Location: Spreckels Park, Spreckels, CA
About: 10k run and Spreckels Fire Co. Exhibition among other festivities.@
WATSONVILLE:
Spirit of Watsonville Parade and Festival
Celebrate Independence Day & Watsonville's 161st Birthday with a festival and parade in Downtown. The home town parade hits Main Street at 2pm. Specific details for this event haven't been confirmed yet, so keep checking back for updates as the event draws closer!
