It's an annual 4th of July tradition that helps make Independence Day in Monterey not just a celebration, but an all around community affair. Right after the 4th of July Parade ends, the music and dancing begins.
This year the City of Monterey's Big 4th of July Celebration and Backyard Food Fest featured these fantastic bands: The Pfeffers, Carnaval, Wild at Heart, and Foreverland. The Pfeffers and Wild at Heart are a couple of popular local party bands. Carnaval, a San Francisco based Santana tribute band led off the main stretch of afternoon entertainment as the second act. Foreverland, also based in San Francisco, closed out the day with highly energetic performances of Michael Jackson hits.
Besides music and dancing, there were food trucks, kids entertainment, games, and community info tables.
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