2025 "WILD WORLD"
SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
JUNE 20 - 22
Collaborate. Create. Build Community & Connection with US
MANY WAYS TO PARTICIPATE:
BE IN THE PARADE!
Solstice is People-Powered, People-Created, Street Art in Motion. The Solstice Workshop is where the magic begins open for 2 months in May-June. REGISTER HERE
The Workshop will open the first week of May. Opening Reception May 17, Hours Wed-Fri. 3-8 pm, Sat-Sun, noon to 6 pm.
MUSIC SHOWCASE & ACTIVATIONS
Three days of non-stop entertainment on two stages: the Main Stage and the Community Stage. If you are a band, dancer, musician, busker, performance artist, juggler, mime, aerialist.
Festival hours are Friday, June 20th 4-9 pm,
Saturday, June 21st 12-8 pm, and Sunday, June 22nd 12-6 pm
Children's Festival: Sat-Sun. 12 pm to 6 pm
FESTIVAL VENDORS
Artists, artisans, local businesses and non-profits sell and share your wares and ideas! Each year approximately 50,000 attendees enjoy 3 days of free music & art, tasty food, wine & beer. Apply HERE
Again this year, there will be the Alameda Park West Zone (main stage/gazebo side), and on the East Side, Saturday and Sunday only-- the Children's Zone, Arts & Culture Zone, and a new interactive Play Zone.
MEMBERSHIP
As a member, you will receive some special Solstice "intangibles" -- connection, community, knowing you are part of building a stronger foundation for art and culture in our world. In addition, you will receive Parade and Workshop Registrations based upon the level of your membership, a special insiders newsletter.
Get your 2024 T -SHIRT and POSTER!
This year's winning art from our Poster Art Contest, Stephanie Ingoldsby with her "Resplentent Dirigible" will appear on the 2024 t-shirt. . T-shirts will be available at SB Earth Day and online soon! Check back soon for more information and link to ordering online! You can still get the 2023 T-shirt here
MEDIA Team - Internships
Be part of capturing the visual and oral history of the Santa Barbara Solstice Celebration. Photographers and media can request a media pass. for the Parade Day.
If you would like to join our media team, please contact Penny Little at solstice@solsticeparade.com
We are documenting our workshop, artists, and guest stories and telling the How's and Why's of Solstice, under the direction of Ian Kellet, documentary instructor at UCSB Film Studies.
VIDEO and PHOTO GALLERY
Images from the colorful and fun 2023 celebration, filmed by Board Member Ron Burd. You can also check out some more past Solstice Parades on his YouTube Channel.
Check out some of the fabulous photos from more Solstice Photographers
JUNIOR ARTIST PROGRAM
The Michael Gonzales Junior Artist (ages 13-21) Mentorship Program began in 2002 to honor the first Solstice Junior Artist, Jethro Davis. Young artists are selected to work directly with Solstice Artists-in-Residence in the creation of ensembles, floats, masks and costumes for the Solstice Parade. Contact the office or email to apply: solstice@solsticeparade.com
EVENTS & GATHERINGS
Year-round, Solstice produces events to bring the community together through the arts, to fundraise, make connections in our community, provide opportunities for artists, artisans, businesses to showcase their talent, service and their wares. Local businesses, like Pascucci, LoDo Studios, Legacy Arts Santa Barbara, Wyldeworks, Anchor Rose, and others, have collaborated with us