Monterey Park celebrates 109th birthday with annual carnival

| Photo courtesy of City of Monterey Park / Facebook

The City of Monterey Park is celebrating its 109th birthday from Thursday to Sunday at Barnes Park, located at 350 S. McPherrin Ave. “Happy Birthday Monterey Park, Play Days Carnival” will feature four days of carnival rides, live music, dance performances, games, food and various vendors.

The carnival will open Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 1 to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 10 p.m. Food vendors will include Fluff Ice, Patty Meets Bun, and Wood Fire Pies.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/2az6s3ey to purchase pre-sale carnival ride tickets.

Entertainment Schedule

  • Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. (Tribute to Cinco de Mayo + The Farmers’ Market) 
    • 5:30 p.m. – Mariachi 
    • 7 p.m. – Cold Duck
  • Friday, 5 to 11 p.m.
    • 5 p.m. – Gregory Ozment- Musician 
    • 7 p.m. – Shock Proof – (90s rock)
  • Saturday, 1 to 11 p.m. 
    • 4:30 p.m. – Indomination 
    • 6 p.m. – Identity Theft (IDT) – (80s band)
  • Sunday, 1 to 10 p.m. (AAPI Heritage Month Celebration)
    • 1 p.m. – Saxophone Soloist
    • 1:30 pm – Langley Center Dance Group 
    • 2 p.m. – Taiko Drums
    • 2:30 pm – Ynez Elementary Lion Dance
    • 3 p.m. – Taiko Project
    • 3:45 p.m. – YG Dance Studio

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