National Night Out, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, promotes community-police partnerships and community safety. This annual event is held on the first Tuesday in August in most states. 

On August 6 and 9, the world will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Shinsho-Mugen Daiko will take part in the event and send a message to the world that such an incident will never happen again, honoring those who suffered.

This is the first time the Abalone Festival has been held in Monterey. Monterey is rich in abalone culture and conservation efforts. The festival will feature lectures, documentary films, live performances, cultural demonstrations, and historical walking tours. Spend a day in Monterey, immersed in information and cultural events celebrating abalone.

https://www.montereywharf.com/event/monterey-abalone-festival/787.html

Obon is an annual celebration to honor the spirits of ancestors. During this time, ancestors return to visit their descendants, and families gather to pay respect. People visit family graves and come together to share delicious meals and family stories. The main event is the colorful dancing, which the whole community gathers for and joins in. Shinsho Mugen Daiko will take part in this traditional event with our drumming.

Monterey's annual 4th of July Parade is a must-attend celebration that draws approximately 15,000 people to line the streets in and around Old Monterey. It's one of a series of events that turns Downtown Monterey into an all-day celebration of country and community.

https://www.oldmonterey.org/album/2024-4th-july-parade-downtown-monterey

This FREE event celebrates Asian American culture, music, and dance. Many local Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders will participate.

We are participating in the annual Sea Otter Classic, the most significant cycling and outdoor sports festival on the Monterey Peninsula. Many professional and amateur athletes participate in this event.

Commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. The Monterey County branch of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) invites the public to gather to honor those who suffered and still suffer from the 1945 bombings by the United States on the people of Japan. 

Run Rudolph Run is a great way to raise awareness of and help defeat arthritis. Bring friends and family together to kick off the season of giving, decked out in holiday attire!