The Fourth of July 2017 in Santa Barbara

It’s happening here! The City of Santa Barbara’s traditional Fourth of July beachfront celebration is back again and ready to build upon the fabulous events in years past!

Join us at the beautiful Santa Barbara waterfront along West Beach on Independence Day for an afternoon and evening of food, music, fireworks, and fun for all ages.

What’s Happening

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

12PM to 9PM

Festivities at the Santa Barbara waterfront and Stearns Wharf (11AM – 9PM), including favorite food vendors, and a music variety show featuring local musicians hosted by John Palminteri, as well as local shops, face painting, and live band, Tequila Mockingbird, on the wharf. End the day with fireworks and music at West Beach, plus the return of the radio simulcast, courtesy of 92.9 KjEE.

New this year – extended festivities! Bands begin performing on Stearns Wharf at 11AM and on West Beach at noon!

Check back as the event nears to get the list of live performances throughout the day.

Be Part of the SBFourth Community

Follow us on social media to stay up on the latest information (even on the day of!) and share your experiences. There will even be contests with prizes!

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Camping, Parking, and Alternative Transportation

CAMPING:
Please remember, there is NO camping along the beach (per S.B. Municipal Code 15.16.085). If you do decide to block off a spot the evening prior, you are NOT allowed to physically stay on site. Please be courtesy and respectful during the event, and that includes when you find your spot for the day.

PARKING:
Waterfront parking lots will be open on the Fourth of July, with Stearns Wharf closing to vehicular traffic from 3PM – 9:30PM. Find a map of the beachfront lots here.

BICYCLE PARKING:
Riding a bike is a great way to attend the festivities! The City provides additional bike racks during the event. Find a map of the bike rack locations here.

MTD:
Use local buses and downtown and waterfront shuttles to make transportation easy. The holiday schedule is below, but you can also check their website for the most up-to-date information:
http://www.sbmtd.gov/

9 – 10AM	Downtown Shuttle runs approximately every 30 minutes. Other MTD Services will run on Sunday schedule.
1 – 3PM	Downtown Shuttle will break for Spirit of ’76 Parade. Waterfront Shuttle runs approximately every 15 minutes. Other MTD Services will run on normal Sunday schedule.
3 – 11PM	Downtown Shuttle runs approximately every 10 minutes through 9PM. When lower State Street is closed to traffic: MTD shuttles will turn around via Gutierrez, Chapala, & Haley Streets. No service at the Dolphin Fountain. No Waterfront Shuttle service after lower State Street is closed at 6PM After the fireworks display, the following late buses will depart the Transit Center at 1020 Chapala Street: 9:00PM – Line 1 to Westside 10:20 /10:35PM / 10:50PM – Line 11 to Goleta, Isla Vista, and Camino Real Marketplace via State and Hollister 10:50PM – Line 20 to Carpinteria 11PM – Line 24X to UCSB and Camino Real Marketplace

Other Fourth of July Festivities – Most Current Information Available to City of S.B.

Stearns Wharf Merchants Association Live Music and Fun

Enjoy live Music beginning at 12:00 p.m. and hang out and enjoy the festivities until the City’s fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. where visitors will have one of the best views in Santa Barbara. While waiting for the fireworks show to begin, the wharf offers many attractions including live music by Tequila Mockingbird and others along with face painting; ice cream, sherbet, candy, popcorn, fudge, and cotton candy; jewelry, hats, leather goods, art, crafts, gifts, toys, shells, mineral, and fossils; wine tasting; bait and tackle along with fishing gear rentals; palm reading; fresh fish, shellfish, steaks, prime rib, fish and chips, burgers, cocktails, exotic tropical drinks, and more! You can even enjoy a child-friendly water taxi ride and interactive Sea Center museum. There’s something for everyone!

These Colors Don’t Run

The 4th Annual “These Colors Don’t Run” event will take place at the Veterans’ Memorial Building on Sunday, July 2nd (12 p.m. – 7 p.m.) featuring live music, military car show, an art show, silent auction, and pinup show. Event benefits Santa Barbara volunteer-run veteran groups. For all the details visit www.thesecolorsdontrunsb.com.

4th of July Art Show

Visit the Old Mission Santa Barbara (2201 Laguna Street) for a special 4th of July Art Show and view 80 incredible artisans for one of the largest and longest running art shows in California! Grab a bite to eat and enjoy the sights and sounds of this long running art show. Free parking and admission! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

4th of July Parade

The 54th Annual 4th of July Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. at Micheltorena Street, proceeding down State Street to Old Town Santa Barbara, concluding at Cota Street. Over 175 agencies will parade to a patriotic theme for the community to enjoy. This event is coordinated by the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation. Contact www.pcvf.org or (805) 259-4394 for more information.

4th of July Sunken Gardens Concert

Another community favorite is the free Annual July 4th Concert held at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens starting at 5:00 p.m. The 4th of July Concert will feature American song favorites performed by the West Coast Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Christopher Story VI and Dr. Michael Shasberger. More information may be found at cieloperformingarts.org.