Summer Solstice Celebration: 52nd Anniversary

The 52nd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration kicks off the summer season with a vibrant explosion of creative energy, June 19-21 at Alameda Park. This year’s theme is WAVE!
 
The Summer Solstice Parade and Festival is one of the largest art events in Santa Barbara County. Spectators can expect to see vibrant displays of artwork, costumes, performances and more. The festival will begin on Friday at 4 pm, with a special concert event with delicious foods and merchants until 9 pm. The excitement will continue on Saturday at noon as the Annual Solstice Parade begins on the corner of Santa Barbara Street and Ortega and will proceed to Alameda Park, where the festivities will last all afternoon long until 8 pm. Sunday visitors come back to experience Reggae Sunday in the Park with festivities running through 7 pm.