Christmas carnivals in Monrovia.
A Christmas carnival is a carnival dressed for December: booths striped in red and white or green and white, warm string lights over the midway, candy-cane trim on the games, a balloon arch at the gate and a photo station for Santa and Mrs. Claus. Christmas carnivals in Monrovia suit neighborhood groups, churches, school parent organizations and community committees that want one gathering for the whole season, and Carnival Fun Experts supplies the midway from setup to teardown.
Monrovia sits against the San Gabriel foothills, and its public sites reflect that: Library Park, Recreation Park, Rotary Park, Julian D. Fisher Park and Monrovia Canyon Park are all places a group could ask the city about. Schools in Monrovia Unified School District can host a carnival on campus before the break. Each host confirms space, dates and any limits with the city or the district before the booking is final.
Carnival Fun Experts builds the carnival to fit the footprint the host secures, from a short loop of booths to a full row.
A Christmas carnival in the foothills of Monrovia.
At the entrance a balloon arch in red and white carries candy canes, peppermint balloons and gingerbread figures. Beyond it the striped booths line up, each one running a carnival game in candy-cane trim with prizes on the counter. String lights cross the booth line, and because the sun sets early in December, an event that starts in the afternoon can finish under the lights. A flat lawn takes a long row, and a smaller park clearing can take a loop.
Food comes from the seven concessions Carnival Fun Experts runs: cotton candy, popcorn, churros, nachos, pretzels, caramel apples and snow cones. The snow globe inflatable gives families a walk-in photo prop with nothing falling inside, and snow-flocked trim on the props gives the set a white finish. The Santa station is set apart from the games so the picture line has its own room. Families can take photos on phones, or the host can add the photographer Carnival Fun Experts offers.
What's typically included.
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Holiday booth row.
Red-and-white and green-and-white striped booths in a number set by the expected crowd, with warm string lights above them.
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Games and prizes.
Carnival games with candy-cane skins, such as ring toss and bean toss, with prizes at the counters.
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Entrance arch.
A balloon arch of candy canes, peppermint and gingerbread to mark the gate or frame the Santa set.
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Seven food stations.
Cotton candy, popcorn, churros, nachos, pretzels, caramel apples and snow cones, staffed by Carnival Fun Experts attendants.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus.
A photo-op station where families use phones or the photographer Carnival Fun Experts offers.
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Snow globe and flocked props.
A walk-in inflatable photo prop, with a static snow-flocked finish on trim and props.
Typical timeline for Christmas carnivals in Monrovia.
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Start with a date
Share a target day, a rough crowd and the site idea with Carnival Fun Experts, and say whether Santa is wanted.
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Get the site cleared
The host works with the city, school district or church. Carnival Fun Experts provides the certificate of insurance or the paperwork a permit asks for.
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Approve the quote
Booths, concessions and décor are priced. A 50% deposit holds the day.
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Carnival day
The crew builds the midway, runs each booth and food station through the window, and strikes the site.
Specifics for Monrovia.
- Park sites: Library Park, Recreation Park, Rotary Park, Julian D. Fisher Park and Monrovia Canyon Park are sites to raise with the city. The host confirms space, dates and any equipment rules.
- School campuses: A campus in Monrovia Unified School District approves its own date and area.
- Cost ranges: Neighborhood and HOA events fall between $4,000 and $10,000. Company parties run $10,000 to $25,000. Multi-department events run $25,000 to $40,000 or more. Churches can begin from about $2,000.
- Smallest event: A small custom event starts near $1,500.
- Evening light: String lights keep a late afternoon event bright. Any heating is the host's to arrange.
- Host handles: Tables and chairs, tents beyond the booths, drinks and permits.
Monrovia, CA.
ZIPs: 91016 · 91017
Carnival Fun Experts delivers Christmas carnivals throughout Monrovia and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. Pin shows the city center; we cover every ZIP listed above.
Common questions.
Which Monrovia groups book a Christmas carnival?
Any group that holds a gathering in the season: a neighborhood association, a church, a school parent group or a city committee. The format scales from a modest custom event to a full multi-department celebration.
Can the carnival be held at a park?
A park like Library Park or Recreation Park can host an event when the city confirms the date and space. The host asks the city and Carnival Fun Experts supplies the paperwork a permit asks for.
Is Santa part of the event?
Carnival Fun Experts provides Santa and Mrs. Claus for the photo station, booked with the event.
How early does it get dark in December?
Early. String lights over the booth line suit an evening start, and the host confirms the closing time of the site.
What does the carnival cost at the low end?
A small custom event begins around $1,500, and church events can start from about $2,000.
Who brings seating?
The host or the venue. Carnival Fun Experts brings its own booths, games, food stations and décor.
About this guide.
This local guide to christmas carnivals in Monrovia was compiled by Carnival Fun Experts, the Los Angeles County operation of My Little Carnival, producers of holiday events, school carnivals, and family productions across Southern California.
Helpful local references: City of Monrovia Community Services · Monrovia Unified School District
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