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Solstice Parade State Street
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51st Annual Summer Solstice Celebration

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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.

As in past years, attendees can enjoy a stellar musical lineup featuring various genres, from folk and reggae to pop, soul, rock, metal, and progressive electronica. This year, there will be performances on three stages, the Alameda Main Stage and the Santa Barbara Bowl CommUnity Stage in the FUNtopia and the DJ Stage. Sunday is KJEE's Solstice Sunday ROOTS Reggae on the Main Stage!

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. 

Chairs and blankets can go out along the parade route after 6:00 pm on Friday, June 20, but no earlier. Keep all chairs and blankets on the sidewalks, not in the street.

The FUNTopia Zone and an expanded Kids Zone—open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. in Alameda East—featuring interactive activities for the whole family. 

Festival Kick-Off Party
Friday, June 20, 2025
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Alameda Park (1400 Santa Barbara St.)
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Solstice Parade
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Festival Saturday
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Alameda Park (1400 Santa Barbara St.)
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Reggae Sunday
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Noon to 7:00 p.m. 
Alameda Park (1400 Santa Barbara St.)
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Ortega Street and Santa Barbara Street, including the surrounding staging area, will be closed to vehicles from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa Barbara Street, between Ortega and Sola Streets, will close at 10 a.m. Garden Street and Anacapa Street, between De la Guerra and Sola Streets, will close at 11 a.m. Santa Barbara Street(nine blocks), from Sola to Micheltorena Street, will be inaccessible to vehicles during this time. East-west cross traffic in this area will be diverted to either Anacapa Street or Garden St

Parade Road Closures

  • Ortega Street and Santa Barbara Street, including the surrounding staging area, will be closed to vehicles from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Santa Barbara Street, between Ortega and Sola Streets, will close at 10 a.m.
  • Garden Street and Anacapa Street, between De la Guerra and Sola Streets, will close at 11 a.m.
  • Santa Barbara Street, spanning nine blocks from Sola to Micheltorena Street, will be inaccessible to vehicles during this time. East-west cross traffic in this area will be diverted to either Anacapa Street or Garden Street until the event concludes.

View the Parade Route and Road Closure Google Map

Parking
Temporary no parking along the parade route (Santa Barbara Street and other adjoining cross streets) will be enforced. Vehicles parked within the no parking zone during the posted no parking times could be issued a citation and/or towed. No Parking signs have been posted on the impacted streets.

Street parking is available on side streets and residential areas, not along the parade route. Do not double-park or park in driveways, on neutral grounds (medians), or in front of water hydrants, or your car may get towed and/or you may receive a fine.​

Additional accessible parking for vehicles displaying a Disabled Person Parking Placard will be available on the Alice Keck Memorial Garden side of the 200 block of Micheltorena St. on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accessible Parking Information
The City of Santa Barbara has reserved on-street parking along the West bound lane of Mitcheltorena St., between Garden St. and Santa Barbara St., to increase accessible parking options adjacent to Alameda Park. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vehicles are advised to approach this parking area from Garden Street.

In the following map, the section of Mitcheltorena St. marked in blue will be temporarily reserved for vehicles displaying a Disabled Parking Placard or license plate. 

Red line represents street closure. Blue line represents parking reserved for vehicles with disabled placards or plates. Green arrows show accessible paths of travel from the reserved parking area into Alameda Park.

Safety
Expect traffic delays in this area during that time. Instruct your children to go to a police officer if they become lost. If you or someone in your group needs non-life-threatening medical attention, go to the medical tent near the center of the park. There will be a large MEDICAL sign on the tent. In an emergency, call 9-1-1, Non-Emergency Dispatch (police) at 805-882-8900.

“If You See Something, Say Something!” Report suspicious activities and packages to parade monitors in Lime Green Solstice T-Shirts or police along the parade route.

For more event information, visit Solstice: What to know before you go.

Solstice 2025 Poster. FESTIVAL June 20 - 22, 2025 Alameda Park FRIDAY: 4:00 - 9:00PM SATURDAY: 12:00 - 8:00PM SUNDAY: 12:00 - 7:00PM