Twilight on the Pier (Twilight Concert Series) (Wednesdays, July–August (typically 6 weeks mid-summer)). Free outdoor concert series on the Santa Monica Pier, first held in 1984–1985. Now known as Twilight on the Pier, the series features live music every Wednesday evening on the Pier stage.
Santa Monica 4th of July Parade (July 4). Annual Independence Day parade along Main Street, Santa Monica.
Montana Avenue Art Walk (September (annual, typically late September)). Annual pedestrian arts event on Montana Avenue featuring 150+ artists, live music, and community programming.