Santa Barbara Summer Solstice was back in a big way for 2026! The 52nd Anniversary! The theme was “Wave”, which inspired a wide range of meanings and creations! Plenty of ocean themed ensembles. Water, surfers, pirates, sea creatures. But also hand waving and trippy wave patterns and sound waves and music.
As usual I was one of the official Solstice photographers as well as being a performer in the parade. This means that I can only capture the first half of the parade before I need to get ready to perform.
Here are my videos! Here are my many photos, arranged in different folders…