Monterey Park's 111th Birthday Celebration  

"Happy Birthday Monterey Park Play Days Carnival"

  • Thursday–Sunday, May 6–9, 2027
  • Barnes Park, 350 S. McPherrin Ave., Monterey Park.
  • Admission - Free 
  • Pets - Dogs are allowed in the park. Must be led by a leash of six feet in length or less. 

Held in conjunction with the Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Thursday, May 6 from 5–10 p.m.

Birthday Celebration Carnival

Four days of thrilling rides. live entertainment, food, and games at Barnes Park.  

  • Thursday, May 6, 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
  • Friday, May 7, 5:00 to 11:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 8, 1:00 to 11:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 9, 1:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Carnival Ride Specials

Please go to the following link for: Pre-sale Tickets 

* All-You-Can-Ride Wristbands 

* Opening Night Discount Wristband - 

*  Friday *  Saturday *  Sunday 

* Pre-Sale Wristbands: Sales end at 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 7
(Purchase Pre-Sale Wristbands) +$2 Transcation fee

Entertainment

  • Thursday, May 6, 5:00 - 10:00 pm (Tribute to Cinco de Mayo + The Farmers' Market) 
    • 5:30 pm - Mariachi Orgullo Jalisciense
    • 7:00 pm -TBA
  • Friday, May 7, 5:00 - 11:00 pm
    • 7:00 pm - TBA
  • Saturday, May 8 1:00 - 11:00 pm 
    • 5:00 pm - TBA
    • 7:00 pm - TBA
  • Sunday, May 9, 1:00 - 10:00 pm (AAPI Heritage Month Celebration)
    • 1:00 pm - TBA
    • 1:30 pm - TBA
    • 2:00 pm - TBA
    • 4:00 pm TBA

Food Trucks and Food Vendors

Fluff Ice, Patty Meets Bun, and Wood Fire Pies

COMMUNITY / VENDOR BOOTH
If you would like to have a Community or Vendor Booth, please obtain your application (Apply for a Booth)

Sponsors and Raffle Donors

This event is possible due to the work of dedicated volunteers and the generous support of the community. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or would like to donate a raffle prize (Become a Sponsor or Donate) or  please contact the Recreation Department at 626-307-1388. or mail the completed event sponsorship form to:

City of Monterey Park
Attn: Recreation - Play Days
320 W. Newmark Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754-2896

(Become a Sponsor or Donate) to download the event sponsorship form.

For more information please contact the Recreation and Community Services department at 626-307-1388 or events@montereypark.ca.gov.

Play Days - Save the Date 2027