2025 King City Ciclovía is October 19 in Downtown King City!

The City of King is pleased to invite everyone to the 3rd annual King City Ciclovía event on Sunday, October 19 from 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Broadway Street in the downtown area from First Street to San Lorenzo Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic for walkers, cyclists, runners and other non-motorized transportation. It is part of the City of King’s overall Blue Zones Project efforts. It will also feature activities, entertainment, free Blue Zones approved food items, bicycle raffle prizes, and information on community and social services – all items designed to support health, happiness and overall well-being.

35 community and social service agencies will be participating in the event providing information on services, giveaway items, and assistance. Some of the scheduled activities include a bike rodeo, kids’ games, inflatable obstacle courses, bike repair, and a history walking tour. The first 500 families will also receive a free food bag compliments of the Food Bank for Monterey County.

The entertainment schedule on the Downtown Plaza Stage is as follows:

12:00 pm Paradise Road

1:00 pm Welcome and Announcements

1:15 pm Kent Robinson

2:30 pm Herencia Humilde

3:30 pm Raffle

The City of King would like to express its appreciation to their generous sponsors who have made this event possible, including the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, King City Community Power, Mechanics Bank, Rio Farms, Mee Memorial Healthcare System, Pilot Energy, Ecology Action, King City Veterinary Clinic, Vertis, 3CE and A&G Pumping.

The Blue Zones Project is a well-being initiative to help everyone live longer and better. Don’t miss out!

Anyone with questions may contact King City City Hall at 831-385-3281.

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