Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 at 12:00pm
The 51st Summer Solstice Celebration will take place June 20th - 22nd in beautiful Santa Barbara, California.
Parade
Saturday June 21st, at 12pm noon, the Parade will begin at the intersection of Santa Barbara and Ortega Street. The parade will travel up Santa Barbara Street ending at Summer Solstice Festival at Alameda park on Sola Street.
The Summer Solstice Celebration is excited to have you involved in this year's celebration! This year's parade is on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The parade begins at noon at Santa Barbara & E Ortega St in Santa Barbara, CA. All parade and workshop participants must register and pay associated fees.
Child/Teen (7-17) Parade Only Registration: $15
Adult Parade Only Registration: $20
Child/Teen (12-17) Workshop & Parade Registration: $30
Adult Workshop & Parade Registration: $50
This year's theme is WILD WORLD. Participants are encouraged to align their costumes, floats, and ensembles with the theme however they may interpret it. No written words, symbols, or logos are allowed in the parade. The parade is people-powered: motorized vehicles (except wheelchairs) are not permitted.
Solstice Calendar of Events
2025 Theme: WILD WORLD
SOLSTICE PARADE:
Saturday, June 21st
Parade begins 12:00PM at Ortega/Santa Barbara Street and continues to Alameda Park
FESTIVAL at ALAMEDA PARK:
Saturday in the Park | June 21st
12:00 - 8:00PM
