A beloved Santa Barbara holiday tradition is returning to State Street for the first time since 2019! The Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade is back, bringing an evening of festive sights, sounds and holiday cheer to the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara.
For generations, the Holiday Parade has drawn thousands of spectators to State Street to celebrate the start of the season. This year’s long-awaited return will feature marching bands and drumlines, performance groups and troupes, illuminated walking ensembles, seasonal characters and more making their way through downtown.
Find a spot along the mile-long parade route, which begins at Sola Street and continues down State Street to Cota Street, and welcome back one of Santa Barbara’s favorite holiday traditions.