Join us for our annual Fourth of July Celebration, hosted by the Waterfront and Parks and Recreation Departments! If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate this Independence Day, there’ll be no better place than Santa Barbara's waterfront. Looking for the best things to do in Santa Barbara with kids this 4th of July? We've rounded up all the family-friendly celebrations happening around town – from old-fashioned fun at Goleta Valley Historical Society to cutting-edge drone light shows at Dos Pueblos High School. 7/4: Santa Ynez Rotary Annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Show . Choose from a variety of food, beer, and spirit vendors with items for purchase in the food court, shop from local merchant vendors, live music, a Kids Zone with face painting, mechanical rides, and bounce houses (at an additional cost) with fireworks at 9pm. The City of Santa Barbara will host its annual Fourth of July Celebration provided by the City’s Waterfront and Parks and Recreation Departments. The yearly tradition will transform Santa Barbara’s waterfront for a full day of family-friendly activities on Tuesday, July 4. The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional firework displays, such as the Fourth of July Celebration on the waterfront. There’s no better place to enjoy a full day of festivities, including free live music and dance performances on the beach. The celebration culminates with a 20-minute fireworks display around 9:00 p.m. Fourth of July Cookout July 4, 2025 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. EVENT LOCATION: Kimpton Canary Hotel. WEBSITE: https 500 E. Montecito Street Santa Barbara, A full slate of festive, fun, and family-friendly activities is planned throughout the day, including free live music and dance performances on the beach, hosted by the PARC Foundation! The Santa Barbara County Fire Department issued a fire safety advisory for Independence Day weekend on June 30, 2025. Fireworks are illegal in certain parts of the county. The Fire Department also issued safety tips to help residents avoid fire risks over the weekend. Santa Barbara County Urges Compliance with Fireworks Ban The City of Santa Barbara celebrates the Fourth of July with a big bang! What can be better than summertime beachfront festivities with lots of food, music, and fun activities? The annual Fourth of July Celebration, hosted by the Santa Barbara Waterfront and Parks and Recreation departments, will bring a day of family-friendly activities to the waterfront on Thursday The City of Santa Barbara has announced the return of the annual Fourth of July Celebration. Hosted by the City’s Waterfront and Parks and Recreation Departments, the yearly tradition will transform Santa Barbara’s waterfront for a full day of family-friendly activities. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A large sand berm is being built up on the Santa Barbara West Beach section where the 4th of July fireworks show will be held. The annual show will draw over 20,000 people The City of Santa Barbara has announced the return of the annual Fourth of July Celebration. Hosted by the City’s Waterfront and Parks and Recreation Departments, the yearly tradition will transform Santa Barbara’s waterfront for a full day of family-friendly activities on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.).) — As fireworks light up the skies this Independence Day, Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) is reminding the public that shelters will remain open for regular business hours throughout the holiday weekend, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday, July 1 through Sunday, July 6 2025. This year's Fourth of July community celebrations stretch from Santa Maria to Carpinteria with concerts, picnics, fireworks, parades and a drone show Join us for our annual Fourth of July Celebration, hosted by the Waterfront and Parks and Recreation Departments! If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate this Independence Day, there’ll be no better place than Santa Barbara's waterfront. Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Ynez Valley, CA — [June 30, 2025] — SYV Fruit & Vegetable Rescue, also known as Veggie Rescue, is excited to announce its participation in this year’s Fourth of July Parade in Solvang. A longstanding hunger relief Fourth of July Celebration Friday, July 4, 2025 Noon to 9:30 p.m. West Beach (99 W. Cabrillo Blvd.) Event Info | Add Event to Your Calendar Fireworks are illegal in the City of Santa Barbara Due to Santa Barbara County’s drought-prone area, the use of unauthorized fireworks poses a significant risk of brush fires. Topping off the Juy 4 gala will be a 20-minute fireworks display around 9 p.m. at West Beach. (Courtesy photo) The annual Fourth of July celebration, hosted by Santa Barbara’s Waterfront and Santa Barbara 4th of July festivities are held at the waterfront and Stearns Wharf from 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., including food vendors, arts and crafts, local musicians, and more.
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