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Santa Barbara Holiday Parade

Friday, December 4th

begins at 6 pm

this is a fun parade because the local school

bands are on parade!

The 63^rd Annual Downtown Santa Barbara

Holiday Parade - World A' Glow

Presented by Consumer Fire Products, Inc.

Friday, December 4^th, 2015 at 6:30 PM

The parade begins at 6:30 pm at State Street and Sola Street and concludes at Cota Street.

For more information, please call 805-962-2098 ext. 800.

PARADE HISTORY

In the early 1950s, a tradition began to decorate State Street with 40-foot tall Douglas fir Christmas trees during the holidays. These trees actually lined the center divider lines of what used to be a four lane street. Sponsored then by the Retail Merchants Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Parks and Recreation Department, the trees were officially dedicated and lit during the Children’s Christmas Parade by the Christmas Fairy. The Children’s Christmas Parade is now known as the Annual Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade and is held annually, one week after Thanksgiving.

The parade, now in its 63^rd year, has since evolved into Santa Barbara’s only nighttime street parade. After 31 years of Saturday morning debuts, the parade returned to the Friday evening tradition in 1998. This year’s tradition takes place on Friday, December 4^th and officially welcomes the holiday season downtown!

SANTA MEET & GREET: Friday, December 4^th

More than 50,000 spectators are expected to line downtown Santa Barbara on Friday evening, December 4^th, to cheer on a colossal contingent of high-stepping marching bands, fabulous holiday floats, spectacular performance groups, local personalities, and of course, the most anticipated appearance of the evening...the annual arrival of Santa Claus, dispensing holiday cheer from atop his festive sleigh.

Santa Claus will be waiting to meet you at Paseo Nuevo Center Court from 4:00-5:30 pm.

PRINCE AND FAIRY

Congratulations to our Holiday Prince, Christian Johnson and our Parade Fairy, Mikayla Bohn! Their winning artwork ensured them a spot in the Parade as the official lighters of the Christmas Tree, kicking off the Downtown Santa Barbara holiday season! (Below: winning drawings by Holiday Fairy Mikayla Bohn and Parade Prince Christian Johnson).

       

PARADE GRAND MARSHAL
Following directly behind the Prince and Fairy (and presumably offering tree-lighting advice) is the 2016 Holiday Parade Grand Marshal: R2-D2. An American cultural and film icon from Star Wars fame, R2-D2 is included in “The Smithsonian’s History of America in 101 Objects,” and has been inducted in the Robot Hall of Fame. His appearance marks the first time a droid from a galaxy far, far away has served as a parade Grand Marshal. Members of the world champion Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy team, armed with light sabers, have been recruited to serve as Storm Trooper guards for R2-D2’s float.

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Boo at the Santa Barbara Zoo this weekend!

Goblins and ghouls, princesses with jewels, ninjas, and spooky sea creatures are ALL welcome at the Tri-Counties’ most popular Halloween event. New this year: mad scientist’s experiment area and conservation-themed activities. Candy and dance party still included!

Friday, October 23 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Sunday, October 25 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. TICKETS $15/Adults, $14/SB Zoo Members $10/Children (2-12), $9/SB Zoo Members Parking is $6/vehicle, free for SB Zoo Members. Rain or shine. For kids 2-12 (must be accompanied by adult). Buy Tickets

500 Niños Drive  •  Just off Cabrillo Blvd. at East Beach  •  (805) 962-5339  •  sbzoo.org

CALM's Antique and Decorative Arts and Vintage Show, October 16, 17 and 18

Earl Warren Showgrounds

October

16, 17 and 18, 2015

Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
At the Earl Warren Showgrounds

3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA

Furniture & Decorative Accessories • Porcelain, Bronzes & Glassware • Silver and Silver Matching • Paintings, Prints & Maps • Fine & Costume Jewelry • Americana & Ethnic Items • Games & Advertising • Scientific and Technological Instruments • Industrial Items  • Vintage Clothing and Accessories • Garden & Patio • American Folk Art •  Rugs & Tapestries and much more!

Admission $6 Admission at the door ($5 Adults, 1 or more, with this ad) $5 Senior (62+) / Child (Under 12 Free) (One time purchase applies to all 3 days) FREE Parking • Info 805-898-9715

for more information:  805 898-9715

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