entertainment

Come to Downtown Old Monterey for the annual 4th of July Parade , beginning Thursday at 10am sharp, and cheer on members of the Lighthouse District!

Led by the On The Beach Surf Shop vehicle, expect to see the owners of Escape Room 831 , American Burger, and The Break Room marching together in the parade. All are members of the New Monterey Business Association which supports the many small, locally-owned businesses along Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Recycled Records presents an in-store performance on Friday, July 5 by Townsend's Solitaire , an awesome chamber-folk band from Seattle. They're now on tour celebrating a limited vinyl release of their debut LP, Glad To Be Alive .

Doors open at 7pm, music begins at 7:30pm. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.