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Monrovia Annual Holiday Parade

Spectators line the streets of Old Town Monrovia to watch the holiday procession. The parade marches northward along Myrtle Avenue, stretching from Walnut Avenue to Palm Avenue.

What to Expect

Festive community parade traveling north along Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Old Town Monrovia

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

City of Monrovia

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and local parade spectators

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Myrtle Avenue
Monrovia, CA
91016

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: The parade begins at 7:00 p.m.
  • Parking: Mid-block parking lots may remain open for merchants and patrons where appropriate. Parking will be available on streets with mid-block closures.

Tips & Advice

  • Drive in on Foothill, Huntington, Ivy or Primrose, since those stay open while Myrtle and the nearby avenues are barricaded for the evening.
  • Look for parking on Walnut, Olive, Colorado, Lemon or Lime between Ivy and Primrose, where through traffic is blocked but parking stays open.
  • Find your spot along Myrtle Avenue between Walnut and Palm avenues, where the parade heads north through Old Town.
  • Dress warmly for standing outside at an evening parade, since you'll be waiting along the curb on Myrtle Avenue after dark.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which way does the parade travel?

It heads north on Myrtle Avenue, from Walnut Avenue to Palm Avenue in Old Town.

Which streets are closed?

For the evening, barricades fully close Myrtle Avenue from Huntington Drive to Foothill Boulevard. Maple, Chestnut and Palm avenues are also closed between Ivy and Primrose avenues.

Where can I park?

Walnut, Olive, Colorado, Lemon and Lime avenues between Ivy and Primrose are closed to through traffic but still have parking. Where appropriate, the mid-block parking lots stay open for merchants and patrons.

Which roads stay open for driving?

Foothill Boulevard, Huntington Drive, Ivy Avenue and Primrose Avenue stay open to through traffic.

How can my group be in the parade?

Contact Tiffany Peterson at tpeterson@monroviaca.gov or (626) 256-8233.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team