“Without a doubt, the Summer Solstice parade is the most artistically creative and outrageous event in Santa Barbara, and one of the most fun.”
– Santa Barbara Family Life

“Every June, Santa Barbara celebrates summer with a spectacle that invites you to check your adulthood at the door.”
- Sunset Magazine

“draws throngs with a PG-13 rated type of Mardi Gras madness.”
– SkyWest Magazine

“Ancient people have ritualized the height of summer in creative ways for eons:…in modern day Santa Barbara, the people do (Summer) Solstice.”
– Santa Barbara News-Press

“The day is a triumph of collaboration as well as creativity.”
– Sunset Magazine

“ Summer Solstice Celebration and Parade encompasses a lavish procession, music festival, arts and crafts and much more. It also ushers in a season of celebration as diverse as Santa Barbara’s heritage”
– Fabulous Festivals Feature - SkyWest Magazine