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. The fireworks show is held at West Beach at 9 p.m., is approximately 20-minutes long, and is choreographed to patriotic music. Santa Barbara Waterfront Festivities & Fireworks Show Santa Barbara’s Fourth of July celebration will take place along the waterfront and Stearns Wharf from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. We recommend grabbing a spot on the beach or the grassy area with friends and family for picnics and activities all day long. The celebration will be capped off with a stunning, 20 minute professional fireworks show at 9 PM. Prime Time Band Concert at the Courthouse As the curtains close on another Independence Day celebration, the memories of the spectacular July 4th fireworks in Santa Barbara linger on, etched in the hearts of all who witnessed the dazzling display of lights and colors. Credit: Courtesy The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional fireworks 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. Enjoy a full day of live music at the West Beach Bandstand, sponsored by the PARC Foundation, before a 20-minute fireworks display presented by Garden State Fireworks and sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department. 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. It wouldn’t be Fourth of July in Santa Barbara without watching the annual fireworks display by the sea. Each year, the City of Santa Barbara regales locals and visitors alike with an epic night time firework performance along the waterfront, accompanied by a series of festive events to celebrate Independence Day at Stearns Wharf, including a historical cannon firing, face painting, live Fireworks will launch from West Beach starting at approximately 9 p.m. The show will be simulcast on local radio station KjEE (92.9 FM) and live-streamed on KEYT.com. The City thanks KjEE and KEYT for their longtime support of this community tradition. Stay tuned for the schedule of events! Celebrate Independence Day in style on the Canary Rooftop! Join them for an unforgettable evening under the stars as Executive Chef John Vasquez brings the bold, soulful flavors of his Southern heritage to the rooftop. Tickets include rooftop access to the exclusive celebration, a delectable BBQ tasting experience, complimentary cider tasting, a live DJ set by the one and only SANTA BARBARA, CA – June 17, 2025. 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. You may have seen him at Fiesta. You may have seen him at Fields of Funk. Or on a sunset-lit evening at Canary Hotel or a sold-out stage floor at Velvet Jones. Santa Barbara local Brayell’s music doesn’t easily fit into a box. It’s just intuitive. He blends charisma with rap, layers emotion The Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club is hosting its annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Show at Old Mission Santa Inès in Solvang. This year will include merchants, food vendors, live 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. 4th of July Fireworks on West Beach (July 4, 2025) The 20-minute fireworks show on the waterfront is the most popular Fourth of July event in Santa Barabara. The fireworks show, which starts at 9 pm, is choreographed to classic hits and patriotic music. 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 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 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. 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. The festivities will be capped off with a bang during a 20-minute fireworks display, presented by Garden State Fireworks and sponsored by the City’s Waterfront Department. Fireworks will launch from West Beach starting at approximately 9:00 p.m. The show will be simulcast on local radio station KjEE (92.9 FM) and live-streamed on KEYT.com.
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