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.

Enjoy live music and dance performances at the West Beach Bandstand 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 6:00 p.m.

Fourth of July Celebration 
Friday, July 4, 2025
Noon to 9:30 p.m.
West Beach (99 W. Cabrillo Blvd.)
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Road Closures 7/4/25:

• Cabrillo Boulevard - Closed to vehicle traffic at 6:00 p.m. from Castillo Street to Calle Cesar Chavez
• State Street - Closed to vehicle traffic at 6:00 p.m. from Gutierrez Street to Cabrillo Boulevard
• Stearns Wharf - Closed to vehicle traffic at 3:30 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)

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Goodlanders
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Peer Pressure
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. – The Three Combroneros
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. – Walking Coco
5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. – The Other Woman
6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. – Ladyfinger
7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. – East Valley Rd
8:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. – False Puppet
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 Tink’s Old Fashioned Hot Dogs, Lidos Philly Cheese Steaks, Timbers Roadhouse, G Brothers Kettle Corn, Elubia’s Kitchen, and The Deli Doctor.

For more event information, including parking and road closures, visit Fourth of July Celebration (SantaBarbaraCA.gov/July4).

For more information about the Parks and Recreation Community Foundation, visit PARC Foundation.

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, West Beach, and East Beach. Gloves and buckets will be provided for all volunteers.

July 5th Beach Cleanup 
Saturday, July 5, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Register to help with the cleanup
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