"Happy Birthday Monterey Park Play Days Carnival"

• Thursday–Sunday, May 7–10, 2026
• Barnes Park, 350 S. McPherrin Ave., Monterey Park.

Held in conjunction with the Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Thursday, May 7 from 5–10 p.m.

Birthday Celebration Carnival

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

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

Entertainment

• Thursday, May 07, 5:00 - 10:00 pm (Tribute to Cinco de Mayo + The Farmers' Market) 
  
  • 5:30 pm - Mariachi Orgullo Jalisciense
  • 7:00 pm - Sangre Nueva
    
• Friday, May 9, 5:00 - 11:00 pm
  • 7:00 pm - Fast Times
• Saturday, May 10, 1:00 - 11:00 pm 
  • 7:00 pm - Rock Show
• Sunday, May 11, 1:00 - 10:00 pm (AAPI Heritage Month Celebration)
  • 4:00 pm The King of 88

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.