“So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania! Let freedom ring from the snow capped Rockies of Colorado! Let freedom ring from the curvaceous peaks of California! But not only that; let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia! Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee! Let freedom ring from every hill and every molehill of Mississippi. From every mountainside, let freedom ring.” — Martin Luther King Jr, in his Dream Speech

Some ideas to celebrate:

1.  Rotary Clubs of Goleta Fireworks Festival is taking place on Saturday. July 4th. Complete with family activities, rock climbing, food trucks, and more. Free for children under 12 and $8 for adults, all proceeds benefit local charities.
2. Enjoy the Patriotic 4th of July Concert held at the Sunken Gardens of the historic Santa Barbara Courthouse, starts at 5pm, admission is free
3. After the concert, walk to Stearns Wharf for a spectacular fireworks show

Happy Independence Day!

For more 4th of July events and information, visit the Santa Barbara Independent’s Event Calendar.