Champion eater Joey Chestnut is returning to the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest after being banned last year. “This event means the world to me. It’s a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life,” he said in an X post Monday.

The time has come once again - Monrovia’s annual Hot Dog Eating Contest! On June 21, members of the community will make their way to Monrovia Elementary School to watch or compete in all the excitement.