The 51st annual Summer Solstice, themed Wild World, is an extraordinary celebration of the arts, community, and the year’s longest day. Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, the festival runs from June 20 to 22 and offers an array of musical performances, diverse food, and merchant vendors. Immerse yourself in Santa Barbara’s creative spirit, enjoy the diverse musical acts, and celebrate the solstice in style.
The festival is free and open to the public. It features a full musical lineup and various food and merchant vendors on all three days. A beer and wine garden will be open to those 21 and over, with IDs checked at the entrance and strict security enforced.
The Solstice Parade on June 21 travels from Santa Barbara Street to Ortega Street to Sola Street and ends at Alameda Park at the Solstice Festival. Floats will be displayed on Sola Street until 3 p.m. The festivities continue until 8 p.m…