Festivals in El Monte, California

Muertos on Main

Type: Cultural festival
Location: Main Street between Santa Anita Ave and Tyler Ave
Month: October
Description: Celebration of Dia de los Muertos with altars, music, food, and activities.


Dr. Seuss Day

Type: Children’s festival
Location: Lambert Park and Mt. View Park
Month: February
Description: Activities inspired by Dr. Seuss books for children and families.


Children’s Day

Type: Children’s festival
Location: Various parks or community centers
Month: April or May
Description: Activities and celebrations for children.


Holiday House

Type: Holiday festival
Location: Community center or park
Month: December
Description: Christmas-themed activities and celebrations.


Eggstravaganza

Type: Easter festival
Location: Park or community center
Month: April
Description: Easter egg hunts and activities for families.


Fourth of July Celebration

Type: Patriotic festival
Location: Park or downtown area
Month: July
Description: Fireworks, parades, and patriotic activities.


New Year’s Eve Celebration

Type: New Year’s festival
Location: Downtown or community center
Month: December
Description: Countdown to the new year with music and festivities.


El Monte Farmers Market

Type: Farmers market festival
Location: Main Street between Santa Anita Ave and Tyler Ave
Month: March-October
Description: Fresh produce, food vendors, and live music, held Thursdays.


Rockin Wednesdays

Type: Music festival
Location: Park or community center
Month: Summer months
Description: Live music concerts every Wednesday in summer.


Memorial Day Ceremony

Type: Commemorative event
Location: Cemetery or park
Month: May
Description: Ceremony to honor veterans.


Veterans’ Day Ceremony

Type: Commemorative event
Location: Park or community center
Month: November
Description: Ceremony to honor veterans.


Arbor Day Event

Type: Environmental festival
Location: Park or tree-lined area
Month: April or May
Description: Celebration of trees and planting new ones.


Earth Day Event

Type: Environmental festival
Location: Park or community center
Month: April
Description: Activities promoting environmental awareness.


Pride Month Event

Type: Cultural festival
Location: Downtown or park
Month: June
Description: Celebration of the LGBT community.


Black History Month Event

Type: Cultural festival
Location: Community center or library
Month: February
Description: Celebration of African American history and culture.


Women’s History Month Event

Type: Cultural festival
Location: Community center or library
Month: March
Description: Celebration of women’s contributions to history.