Fourth of July Celebration to Bring Full Day of Festivities to Santa Barbara’s Waterfront

The City of Santa Barbara has announced the return of the annual Fourth of July Celebration. Hosted by the City’s Waterfront and Parks and Recreation Departments, the yearly tradition will transform Santa Barbara’s waterfront for a full day of family-friendly activities on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Enjoy live music and dance performances at the West Beach Bandstand Beach, sponsored by the PARC Foundation, starting at noon. Closures of State Street, from Gutierrez Street to Cabrillo Boulevard, and Cabrillo Boulevard from Castillo Street to Calle Cesar Chavez, will allow crowds to take the celebration to the streets starting at 6 p.m. 

West Beach
The day will conclude with a 20-minute fireworks display at approximately 9:00 p.m., presented by Garden State Fireworks and sponsored by the City’s Waterfront Department. Longtime community event media partners KjEE (92.9 FM) will simulcast the soundtrack, and the show will be livestreamed on KEYT.com.

Fourth of July Celebration Schedule: (subject to change)
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Rockshop Academy
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Peer Pressure
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – The Red Piano
3:30 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. – Evan Blix
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. – The Other Woman
5:00 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. – Legacy FM
5:30 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. – La Boheme Dancers
6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. – East Valley Road 
7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. – False Puppet
7:50 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. – Petty, Set, Go
9:00 p.m. – 9:20 p.m. – Fireworks! 

Cabrillo Boulevard Sidewalk at West Beach
Enjoy a special street fair with festive food vendors from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., sponsored by the PARC Foundation. This year’s vendors include Timbers Roadhouse, Tinkers Hot Dogs, Lidos Philly Cheese Steaks, G Brothers Kettle Corn, Elubia’s Kitchen, and Chiltepin Mexican Grill. 

July 5th Beach Cleanup Volunteer Opportunity
On July 5, the City will partner with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper to host beach cleanups at nearby beaches to ensure any litter left over from the holiday does not make its way to the ocean. Cleanups will take place at Leadbetter Beach and East Beach from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Gloves and buckets will be provided for all volunteers. Community members who would like to help with cleanup efforts can register here.

More information about the Fourth of July Celebration, including parking and road closures, can be found at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/July4