Monterey is proudly celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States with our annual 4th of July Parade, and your business can become a sponsor with a 2026 tax-exempt donation .

Sponsorship levels range from $250 to $20,000. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business and engage with the 20,000 people who are anticipated to attend the parade this year. Download the Parade Sponsorship Form to learn more.

Please note: Checks must be received before May 31 to guarantee the organization will be named in print and advertising materials.

Join Monterey's 4th of July Parade! The Old Monterey Business Association is now accepting applications to participate in the 2026 4th of July Parade . Together as a community, we'll bring entertainment, excitement, and a whole lot of fun to Monterey on Independence Day. Entry deadline is Friday, May 29.

Entries are required to be entertaining, creative, and exciting. We welcome bands, floats, drill teams, dance groups, equestrians, comical groups, etc.. Get creative and think outside the box!

The Osio Arts Foundation is working to reopen Downtown Monterey's Osio Theater and they're seeking a culinary partner for the in-house cafe - an independent cafe, coffee roaster, baker, and/or chef-operator interested in creating a welcoming space for artists, audiences, and the neighborhood.

Interested? Email Brant Wilkinson by March 27 with a short description of your brand, cuisine, and experience.

Monterey Hostel , a nonprofit lodging provider located at 778 Hawthorne Street, is seeking help from local volunteers in our garden or with building a Little Free Library. Discover opportunities and how to contact the hostel here .

The OMBA is still accepting applications to march in the 2026 4th of July Parade ! We welcome bands, floats, drill teams, dance groups, equestrians, comical groups, etc. Get creative and think outside the box! It's gonna be fun. Entry deadline is Friday, May 29.

Take one part pop-up marketplace, neighborhood social, and small business mixer and you'll get the first Lighthouse District Meet and Greet Open House.

It was our first time doing this and we couldn't be happier at how well it went on February 26. Thank you to everyone from the New Monterey neighborhood and business community who came out to join us! Learn more and see photos.

The Alliance on Aging has volunteer tax counselors that can prepare 2025 Federal and California income tax returns at no cost for low income taxpayers ages 60 and over.

Assistance is by appointment only, Tue & Wed, 2/3-4/14, at Scholze Park Community Center, 280 Dickman Avenue. More info.

Bobalicious and Bites now hosts birthday parties for all ages! We have karaoke, a big screen TV, board games, wi-fi, plenty of space for kids to play, lots of handcrafted boba drinks made to order, and select ice cream and ice cream shakes.

Come have fun and celebrate your special day with us at 474 Tyler Street. Rates are reasonable - email the owner, Klair , or call 831-666-7030.

Monterey Hostel is proud to announce we are now a year-round drop off site for the Food Bank for Monterey County !

Neighbors can bring canned and dry goods to the hostel at 778 Hawthorne Street any day between 9am and 8pm to support local families in need.